Statement: GRH Sports and Social Club
Dr Sally Pearson, Director of Clinical Strategy for the Trust, said: “I can confirm that the Trust has asked the Sports and Social Club at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital to vacate its premises by March 27. We know that the club is highly thought of among its members and understand their disappointment at this decision.
“For many months we have offered support and advice to club organisers with the aim of finding a way forward to enable them to continue providing their service, which is open to both staff and members of the public. We have offered to help them find a new venue and provide advice on running their business for the future. However, to date they have declined to take up this offer.
“It is important to remember that as a publicly-funded organisation we have a duty to maximise the potential of our capital assets to enable us to continue providing the best possible care for our patients. This is particularly true in the current financial climate.”