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Hydrotherapy Pool Closure Sparks Patient Outrage
28 Sep
Summary
- Hospital hydrotherapy pool closure angers patients.
- Land-based therapies replace pool treatments.
- Petition launched with over 2,300 signatures.
Patients have voiced strong dissatisfaction following the closure of King's Mill Hospital's hydrotherapy pool. Health officials have opted to cease operations at the facility, redirecting patients to land-based therapies instead. This decision is part of a broader strategy by Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to achieve significant savings.
The closure has prompted a strong public reaction, with thousands of local residents petitioning for the pool's reopening. The facility was vital for individuals like Steve Walmsley, who relies on the warm water for arthritis exercises that significantly improve his mobility. He noted the lack of alternative NHS hydrotherapy pools in the vicinity.
Walmsley initiated a petition to save the pool, which has garnered over 2,300 signatures. The emotional impact on patients is significant, with many describing their feelings as 'disgusted' and 'upset' by the loss of a service they deem essential for their well-being and physical therapy.
