IT had to happen. The funding crisis hitting the National Health Service seems to have arrived in Warrington.

This week we are told that the hospital is on track to have debts topping £10million if action is not taken now.

But how will this affect patients?

Does it mean job cuts or service cuts? Or even both?

The news will cause concern and worries for employees - and it is a worrying time until November when the action plan is drawn up.