Changes

This week I have been on days and dare I say it there seems to have been an improvement to handover delays at our local acute hospitals. The one thing this helps is patients both once they get to hospital and also those out in the community. There can be many reasons for this, whatever the reason hopefully it will continue.
In the news is the latest development over the  junior doctors contract. I hope the positive talks lead to a solution. The final answer to this dispute will have far reaching effects across the whole of the NHS and ultimatley patient care.
This week saw a huge change in the weather from hot sunny days to torrential downpours across parts of the area, these caused hazardous driving conditions and localised flooding. Glad to say locally this did not lead to too many incidents
Locally the events season has started with the  Poole Boat Show this weekend proving popular.Next weekend sees the Bournemouth Rugby 7's festival and the following weekend Wheels in Bournemouth. throw in the bank holiday weekend events around the area and you could say summer has started.
For those of you who are local and read my outpourings one of the things that has been an ongoing issue for several months is the A338 road works. Love them or mostly hate them hopefully by the time you read this the contraflows will have been removed and two lanes in both directions, new smooth road surface, shiny road markings. Yippee!!!! Don't get too excited as the 40mph speed limit will remain in force for the next week. There will continue to be complete overnight closures to allow completion of work which can not be carried out with live traffic running and also some lane restrictions during the day. The road is due to open overnight on Friday 27th May. Those of you who are not local are thinking what is all the excitement about? Imagine the closure of the main route into and out of your largest town or city, think about the increased journey times, the diversions and inconvenience this would cause. That's why the locals will be excited and happy.
Looking forward to next weekend the weather forecasters are predicting good weather and also allegedly the hottest summer for 100 years. I think we have heard that before, hands up if you still have the barbecue you bought last year on the basis of the same promises!! The better weather will see more people out and about and on the roads. Please take time to look for other road users and share our roads safely.
 For those of you planning trips away have a great time and stay safe. For those of you who are working, thank you and stay safe.