SIR,

I note on the internet that Monmouthshire Local

Health

Board have extended the above consultation time on

proposed closure to 28th September, 2008.

I hope that this means good news. For a few months

we

have had no out of hours opening on weekends, or

Bank

Holidays, having to travel to Abergavenny for

emergency

prescriptions.

The extended trial is not necessary according to

many

local interested parties. Local people need to give

clear

examples as to why we need to keep our emergency

facilities local.

In the first consultancy phase many people did

express

their deep concerns. Thankfully, Boots the Chemist

have

temporarily, come to our aid.I believe most of our

community will support those who fight to retain

and

enhance local facilities

When are those who have influence, going to truly

represent local interests.? We need to keep our eye

on the

ball, otherwise it could be a case of first you see it

now

you don't.!

Please let David Kenny, at Community Health

Council,

Mamhilad and your councillors, who are accountable

to

you, know your feeling on this important issue.

Sylvia Gilbert

(Monmouth)