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Addenbrooke's Hospital puts freeze on ice removal decision Addenbrooke's Hospital puts freeze on ice removal decision
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A hospital that stopped providing ice for patients' water jugs in a bid to save money has performed a U-turn.A hospital that stopped providing ice for patients' water jugs in a bid to save money has performed a U-turn.
Addenbrooke's has a deficit of about £1.2m per week and said the move would save almost £40,000 per year.Addenbrooke's has a deficit of about £1.2m per week and said the move would save almost £40,000 per year.
On Saturday it removed ice from all jugs but said it would be "freely available for clinical use only".On Saturday it removed ice from all jugs but said it would be "freely available for clinical use only".
After several complaints a spokesman said the decision was "suspended" and it is "undertaking a review".After several complaints a spokesman said the decision was "suspended" and it is "undertaking a review".
Michelle Lewis, of Saffron Walden, discovered the removal of the ice while visiting a friend on an oncology ward on Sunday.Michelle Lewis, of Saffron Walden, discovered the removal of the ice while visiting a friend on an oncology ward on Sunday.
'Horrified''Horrified'
She asked healthcare workers, a nurse and catering staff for ice but said she was "horrified" to be told none was available "because of budget cuts".She asked healthcare workers, a nurse and catering staff for ice but said she was "horrified" to be told none was available "because of budget cuts".
She said staff also told her she could not bring in her own ice "for health and safety reasons".She said staff also told her she could not bring in her own ice "for health and safety reasons".
However, on Tuesday, Mrs Lewis's friend told her ice had reappeared without anyone needing to ask for it. However, on Tuesday, Mrs Lewis's friend told her ice had reappeared without anyone needing to ask for it. She was told the staff and patients were "over the moon".
A spokesman said: "We have suspended the decision to remove ice from water jugs while we undertake a review. There will be clinical input into any decisions made." A hospital spokesman said: "We have suspended the decision to remove ice from water jugs while we undertake a review. There will be clinical input into any decisions made."