JL
I recently spoke to an ex WO2 who,m as a run down before his retirement, had been the Amry liason to Selly oak. The problem is the doctors. In times of peace, doctors need to constantly practise to stay at the forefront of medicine, so it is impossible for the military to keep the top line doctors and nurses at any given military hospital - they kep leaving basically, and if they dont, when it comes to it, and they are needed, they aren't at the top of their game.
Don't get me wrong, its lamentable, but unavoidable. And, although it hurts me to say it, the new military wing being built onto Selly Oak is the best solution - because from who I have spoken to, the worst part o the Selly Oak is that the wards are mixed.
And in all fairness you're first post wasn't anything about that? Not having a go, just pointing it out.