CROMER HOSPITAL

The Chief Executive of the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital Trust has informed Norman Lamb MP that the existing Cromer hospital site is still being considered as a serious option for the redevelopment of the hospital.  Norman Lamb, Liberal Democrat MP for North Norfolk, asked the Trust to update him on progress for the proposed redevelopment of Cromer Hospital.  In his letter to Mr Lamb, Chief Executive Paul Forden says, "We are still putting in considerable effort in trying to obtain ownership of the land necessary to rebuild the Cromer Hospital.  This is proving more difficult than we would wish but we do believe we are making real progress.  Should we not be able to obtain the land elsewhere in Cromer then we do of course have the option to rebuild Cromer on the existing site." 

Norman Lamb says, "We're now told that the existing site is re-emerging as a serious option for the redevelopment of Cromer Hospital.  The Hospital should set a deadline for the conclusion of the issue of siting for the new hospital so this vital project can get underway."  The existing site emerged as one of the favourites in the public consultation on the siting of the new hospital.

Note: Complete text of letter from Paul Forden, Chief Executive of Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital Trust, "We are still putting in considerable effort in trying to obtain ownership of the land necessary to rebuild the Cromer Hospital.  This is proving more difficult than we would wish but we do believe we are making real progress.   Should we not be able to obtain the land elsewhere in Cromer then we do of course have the option to rebuild Cromer on the existing site.  "I appreciate that everybody wants to see this to be completed as quickly as possible, but also believe that it is essential that the site chosen is the right one since the hospital needs to serve Cromer for probably the next 50 years.  "Please be assured that I am doing everything I can at the moment to expedite decisions and ensure that patients from North Norfolk have access to their new facility as quickly as possible."
"Yours sincerely, Paul Forden"

CATS PROTECTION

As it was quite cold this Spring and our Neutering Campaign was very successful we have not had too many kittens so far this year.  All those that we have had have been booked from our Waiting List.  If you are looking for a kitten and we cannot help we always recommend people to contact other charities to see what is available.  Kittens obtained from Charities have usually been checked by a vet and been treated for flees, worms and ear mites, if appropriate.  Some Charities will vaccinate the kittens and some will also blood test all cats and kittens that come into their care.  To cover the cost of the treatment they may have received, some may charge for the kittens too when they re-home them.  Although we do not charge for kittens, as our priority is to find them good homes, we do welcome donations to help us continue to care for all cats that come into our care.

Giving a home to kitten whose owner is known to you is another option.  However, we would never recommend you to contact people advertising kittens for sale on Notice Boards.   Buying a kitten in this way encourages unscrupulous people to allow their pet to have litter after litter of kittens to make money.  Generally speaking a vet will not have checked the kittens, which often have fleas and worms.  The poor mother cat is also put at risk of being infected with life-threatening diseases such as FIV and FELV when mating.  We hope the new Animal Welfare Bill will offer these cats more protection.

If you are looking for a cat, call Stephanie on 01692 535858.  Alternatively you can visit www.northwalsham.cats.org.uk for a description and photographs of the cats before giving her a call on the above number.