I HAVE some little part in the double-barrelled scrap in Wyre Forest seeking to restore vitally important emergency services at Kidderminster's fine and acclaimed hospital while simultaneously reminding politicians both national and local of who put them where they are, and what for.

Thus it has been gratifying to read of the commonsense and democracy breaking out as the result of a similar campaign centred on Solihull's hospital.

It is heartening to read the pro A and E statements ascribed to the newly created Solihull Primary Health Care Trust together with the Birmingham Heartlands and Solihull NHS Trust, which suggests that current re-planning will "listen to the people" and work to maintain a cherished A and E Department in Solihull rather than taking it but eight miles away.

Well done campaigners, well done officers and politicians - particularly those big enough to listen to the people and subsequently alter original, flawed, plans.

Can we in Wyre Forest expect similar good sense from our newly created Wyre Forest Primary Care Trust, with chief executive, Peter Forrester, in concert with the recently appointed and seemingly approachable new chairman of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Trust, Michael O'Riordan?

Perhaps we should all write to these gentlemen, care of Kidderminster Hospital, to encourage them to touch base with Solihull thinking.

Can we also have the support of our Wyre Forest GPs and practices writing similarly to add their encouragement with their professional evidence, both medical and social, which must be pointing to the wisdom of bringing emergency services back here, rather then sending people 18 miles away.

DAVID PARRY

Acting Secretary

Health Concern

Northumberland Avenue

Kidderminster