Gordon Birtwistle & Burnley Liberal Democrats

Archive for September 17th, 2009

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Coun Darren Reynolds, until recently a representative of the public on the Trust’s Council of Governors, said, “At a time like this thoughts turn immediately to the women involved and their families. It must be terrible for them to have to go through this, first being recalled, then being given the all-clear, only to discover in the end that they are affected by cancer.”

Coun Reynolds is calling for a full investigation into the mistakes to prevent the problem happening again.

He said, “There have been serious management failings at the Trust in the past and I do not know yet to what extent this might have contributed to the problem.

“I want to make sure that the situation is dealt with by the Trust to the complete satisfaction of those affected and of the wider public. I would be grateful if anyone who has direct experience of the situation were to get in touch. We have to make sure diagnosis is performed as carefully and accurately as is humanly possible every time, and I intend to make sure that the right action is taken.”

Coun Reynolds can be reached on 07973 174148 or dreynolds@burnley.gov.uk