ThursdayThe Beach - News for the East Coast
The James Paget Hospital needs to work on keeping patients informed.That's the conclusion of the latest national survey.
The Gorleston hospital was rated a poor in letting people know the details of
their treatment and operations.
But overall the Paget was seen to be doing well in most areas.
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The NHS in the east of England are looking at how to improve services in the
future
They want to improve everything from maternity and kids services.. to mental
health and long term conditions.
It's a massive programme and they want imput from the public
Dr Robert Winter is the health authorities director.
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A warning to parents on part of the east coast.
We've been talking to officials in Norfolk after a clampdown on truancy in
the Yarmouth area.
Last week police and the council teamed up to target children cutting class.
158 parents ended up with a knock on their door with warnings to get their
kids to school
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We won't let you turn your back on us.
That's the message from the Blyth Strategy Group who're holding a meeting
next month to change a decision of the Environment agency - who're
withdrawing funding for flood defences there.
Angry protesters want to ensure the government and Environment Agency realise
the huge impact failing to maintain defences will have.
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In Lowestoft the Bascule bridge has undergone it's first overnight closure of
the latest set
It'll be closed again tonight form 8 until tomorrow morning as repair work is
carried out
This week Waveney MP Bob Blizzard will meet with the Transport Minister to
discuss what's gone wrong with the work that should have been finished last
year.
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Britain's X-Files have been thrown open.
The Ministry of Defence has decided to reveal all about its UFO reports-
including sightings on the east coast
It follows a deluge of requests under the Freedom of Information Act.
Among reports are those about an alleged sighting in Rendlesham near
Aldeburgh- dubbed Britain's Roswell in the early 80's
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