Ernie Clark. Hilperton Division, Wiltshire Council.

Out of Hours 'service'.

'From 1 April 2010 the Out of Hours service will be provided by Wiltshire Medical Services, which is run by local GPs. The service will be run from all existing sites, plus a number of additional sites, to improve access for patients.

A communications campaign for patients is currently being developed, which will be launched in the weeks leading up to 1 April. NHS Wiltshire has no further comment to make but is keen to stop any further speculation about cuts in services. -ENDS-'

At least NHS Wiltshire has finally made a public announcement. Assuming that the press release is correct, it means that the rumours about the decimation of the service were unfounded. When push comes to shove, let's hope that NHS Wiltshire isn't pulling the wool over our eyes via thier press department.