RCN comment on children’s cardiac services

Published: 27 March 2013

The Royal College of Nursing has today responded to news that the High Court has ordered a decision about the closure of a child cardiac surgery unit in Leeds to be quashed.

Dr Peter Carter, RCN Chief Executive & General Secretary, said:“The Royal College of Nursing believes that children with complex heart problems will have the best results when they are supported with the best surgery, nursing and medical care available.  This may involve a smaller number of specialist units.

“Today’s ruling shows the importance of good consultation when such sensitive subjects are being discussed.

“We want to see this issue resolved as quickly as possible so that the specialist units can plan for the future, and the care of sick children is not left in jeopardy,” he added.