Plans for the redeveloped Townlands Hospital, the community hospital for Henley-on-Thames, promised 18 beds, but the public is now being told by Oxford Health, the Oxfordshire service provider, that only 5 beds will be provided.
The Henley Standard is leading a campaign to restore the plans for 18 beds. At a recent public meeting 300 people turned up at a hall holding only 200 and many people were turned away.
Townlands hospital is managed by Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust but services (except minor injuries unit) are provided by Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.
On 11th July 2,500 people marched in protest against the changed plans.
The unavailability of beds at Townlands hospital could mean delayed discharges at Royal Berks Hospital.