My son has a diagnosis of schizophrenia and requires admission to the local
Psychiatric admission ward ( ward 24 Monklands District General Hospital )
I have recently found out that NHS Lanarkshire plan to close the ward, with patients relocated to Wishaw General Hospital. As a pensioner who lives in Cumbernauld, this would mean a 38 mile return trip in public transport to visit my son. I feel strongly that there should be a local mental health facility to provide care and treatment for patients, and consideration should be given to the impact this closure would have on patient's Family and carers.
"Mental health ward closure"
About: NHS Lanarkshire NHS Lanarkshire University Hospital Monklands / Mental Health University Hospital Monklands Mental Health ML6 0JS
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