The clerk attended a meeting of the All Hallows Steering Group on Thursday 27th February at the site of All Hallows Hospital. This was attended by the Managing Director of the Oakleaf Group who are the agency who will take over operation of the site as a neuro care clinic. Staff were already on site at the time of the meeting clearing through the contents of the hospital in readiness for major internal re-furbishment work to start on Monday 2nd March.

The managing director told us of her plans for the hospital and also took us on a tour of the building. She hopes it will be in operation by the summer. There will be 25 rooms to provide care for those requiring neuro care such as stroke victims and those who’ve suffered head injuries. Many of these will be en-suite. There are also likely to be 4 high dependency beds for those requiring ventilation.

The Oakleaf group, who operate nationwide, hope to provide local employment. There is also a possibility outpatient physiotherapy services may once again be provided in the future. The managing director is very keen that there should be close links with the local community, she sees this as essential to the success of the new care service.

Those of you who are interested in the future success of All Hallows (everybody!) may find further information will be given at the Broome Parish Council Meeting on Thursday 5th March – 7.30 p.m. village hall small meeting room, where it is on the agenda for discussion.