David Ruffley MP has today encouraged local residents to attend a series of discussion groups organised by Suffolk West PCT as part of the 'Modernising Healthcare Services in West Suffolk Consultation'.

The discussion groups will be held across West Suffolk over the next two and a half weeks. They will be minuted and fed into the PCT's consultation which will enable the PCT's Board to make a decision on the proposals in January.

David said:

'I welcome the news that Suffolk West PCT are holding these discussion groups and encourage my constituents to attend.

'The NHS in Suffolk is going through its worst crisis in recent memory and these public meetings will enable local residents to pass their views direct to the PCT.

'Numbers at these events are strictly limited and anyone who wishes to attend should pre-register by phoning the Patient Advice and Liaison Service on 0800 3896819.'