Wendy Rees, a Managing Director from the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, responds to criticisms raised about Rowan Ward and the new model of care they wish to consult on.

In a statement to Shine Radio she says  they wish to be transparent about the proposals and encourage people to read them and comment  on their website.  They say there will be no job losses from the proposal to close the Ward. They are also in the process of arranging events and are  looking to hold a virtual gathering soon – saying, “ those who attended the drop-in the other day welcomed that offer”.
The webpage detailing the proposals in full and ways to share feedback: Increasing home-based rehabilitation :: Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust
Listen to Councillor Jamie Matthews' interview here: Councillor’s concerns over Rowan Ward changes and lack of consultation | Petersfield's Shine Radio
Listen to Wendy's interview with Shine Radio (July 2025) here: Full Consultation in a few weeks about changes at Petersfield Hospital | Petersfield's Shine Radio

Wendy Rees, a Managing Director from the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, responds to criticisms raised about Rowan Ward and the new model of care they wish to consult on.
In a statement to Shine Radio she says&nbsp; they wish to be transparent about the proposals and encourage people to read them and comment&nbsp; on their website. &nbsp;They say there will be no job losses from the proposal to close the Ward. They are also in the process of arranging events and are&nbsp; looking to hold a virtual gathering soon &ndash; saying, &ldquo; those who attended the drop-in the other day welcomed that offer&rdquo;.
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<li data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The webpage detailing the proposals in full and ways to share feedback:&nbsp;<a href="https://esp01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhiowhealthcare.nhs.uk%2Fabout-us%2Fimproving-our-services%2Fincreasing-home-based-rehabilitation&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C4802378f69c043f01f5c08ddf6a0b43a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638937892272863038%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=l%2FcwA0lgNc0XULqdKMeDQe9TMP0sfL%2FVb0mmZSksA4s%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="6">Increasing home-based rehabilitation :: Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust</a></li>
<li data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Listen to Councillor Jamie Matthews' interview here:&nbsp;<a href="https://shineradio.uk/2025/09/councillors-concerns-over-rowan-ward-changes-and-lack-of-consultation/">Councillor&rsquo;s concerns over Rowan Ward changes and lack of consultation | Petersfield's Shine Radio</a></li>
<li data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Listen to Wendy's interview with Shine Radio (July 2025) here: <a href="https://shineradio.uk/2025/07/full-consultation-in-four-to-six-weeks-about-changes-at-petersfield-hospital/">Full Consultation in a few weeks about changes at Petersfield Hospital | Petersfield's Shine Radio</a></li>
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