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Children's A&E department to move from Ormskirk to Southport

The move aims to improve safety and address staff shortages by consolidating services; 70% of current children’s A&E cases at Ormskirk could be treated outside hospital, NHS said.

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Health bosses want to combine adult and children's A&E services for Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals.

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NHS bosses make decision to move A&E despite 'clear opposition'

Overall more people preferred the Ormskirk option but those living near Southport and Formby preferred the Southport one

·Liverpool, United Kingdom
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Children's A&E department to move from Ormskirk to Southport Hospital

Children's accident and emergency services will be relocated from Ormskirk Hospital to Southport Hospital after a unanimous vote by NHS health…

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Children's A&E department to move from Ormskirk to Southport

Health bosses want to combine adult and children's A&E services for Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals.

·United Kingdom
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BBC News broke the news in United Kingdom on Friday, March 13, 2026.
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