NEW services could be on offer at a New Forest hospital which dates back to the early 1900s.

Locals are being invited to discuss the future of Milford-on-Sea War Memorial Hospital at two drop-in meetings in the village.

The events will give people the chance to talk directly to staff from West Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) about the health services they use now and services for the coming years.

The NHS is currently reviewing the use of the hospital and its services and would like to hear the views of local people.

At present, the hospital is used for local clinics including leg ulcers, iTalk, rheumatology and Parkinson’s.

Alongside these services, the hospital's League of Friends organises a number of events and meetings throughout the year.

Julia Badham, chairman of Milford-on-Sea Hospital League of Friends, said: "I think it would be great if a lot of people come along and have their say about what they would like to see offered at the hospital.

"It is a building that a lot could be done with if the money is provided to do it, although there isn't a great deal of money available in the NHS at the moment which could be an issue."

The facility on Sea Road has not had any in-patient facilities for more than 10 years and the majority of health services are now provided by Lymington New Forest Hospital, which is just five miles away.

The present day hospital building opened in 1930 thanks in large part to generous locals who came together and donated £4,367.

The hospital serves as a memorial to the 267 local men who served in the First World War, of which 37 lost their lives.

Their names are all listed in the hall of the hospital.

The two drop-in meetings to discuss the future of the hospital are on Tuesday October 31 at Milford Community Centre between 1pm and 6pm, and Wednesday November 8 at All Saints Church Hall between 6pm and 8pm.

Rachael King, director of commissioning at West Hampshire CCG, said: “We want to make sure that the NHS is providing services that are modern, fit for purpose and meet the needs of the local community.

“As part of our review of Milford on Sea War Memorial Hospital, we would like to hear from local people about which health services they use and what the community may need in the future.”