Cancer Services Move 'Unlawful' ; Hospital Bosses Were Warned by Lawyers Before Taking Decision Transfer of Cancer Services 'Unlawful' Exclusive

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A DECISION to move specialist cancer services from Truro to Plymouth was taken despite legal advice that it was unlawful, the Western Morning News can reveal.

Last year, the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust was given a stark warning that proposed changes to services were so substantial that they warranted full public consultation with the people of Cornwall.

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Cancer Services Move 'Unlawful' ; Hospital Bosses Were Warned by Lawyers Before Taking Decision Transfer of Cancer Services 'Unlawful' Exclusive

However, the crucial advice was not published and, in the face of fierce public opposition, the go-ahead was given to transfer services for Upper Gastro-Intestinal (GI) cancers.

The trust says its actions are legal, but Health Secretary Andy Burnham will this morning be given a dossier ...

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