Many visitors to this site have raised concerns about impact of government reforms on local services. We have received frequent stories of cuts and local hospital closures caused by trust deficits.

Staff morale is also a major concern to site users. NHS staff at all levels are reporting a lack of respect from non-medical staff. We are also hearing concerns from individuals who feel their job may be threatened if PCTs cease to be providers of health care.

We have also been asked about the security of this website, and we are looking into creating a secure connection for submissions on the website. We can however can confirm that all submissions are treated in confidence by the Liberal Democrats, and we will not use anyone’s name without their express permission.