NHS Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group’s Governing Body, meeting on Wednesday 20 September

Decision time in Dorchester - NHS Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group’s Governing Body will be meeting on Wednesday 20 September to make decisions following the recent Clinical Services Review public consultation.

BBC TV South Today carried an item, on the regional lunctime television news (1.30pm, 13 September), announcing some of the key decisions.

Major changes announced during a lengthy briefing - proposals and many details unveiled. Voting next Wednesday, 20th September.

More on BBC South Today at 6.30pm.

Opposition to cuts, Somerset Live

NHS CCG recommendations on Clinical Services Review could see services retained at Dorset County Hospital and staying in west Dorset, Dorset Echo

"Dorset County Hospital will remain as both an emergency and planned site with health bosses conceding a maternity and paediatrics unit should now remain for patients in the west of the county".

Health bosses press on with Poole Hospital A&E closure, BBC

"Health chiefs are pressing ahead with plans to shut Poole's A&E in favour of a major emergency hub at Bournemouth...The amended proposals give paediatric and maternity services at Dorchester a temporary reprieve".