Moorlands MP, Karen Bradley, welcomed the news today that the NHS has decided to use the Leek Moorlands Hospital to treat people who would otherwise need to be in the Royal Stoke.
The University Hospitals of North Midlands (UHNM) Trust said that a significant number of beds are likely to be used during the coming weeks providing COVID-19 services, that would usually be provided at UHNM, but because of the expected increase in demand, will be cared for at Haywood Hospital, Harplands, Bradwell, Cheadle and Leek Hospitals. Other facilities may be brought on line if required.
Karen said:
"I am very pleased that the NHS will use the facilities at Leek to treat people affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. This vote of confidence in the facilities at Leek proves the long term future for the site."