Thousands at Whitehaven hospital meeting

Thousands discuss hospital cuts concerns

Thousands of people attended a public meeting to debate concerns about services and patient care in west Cumbria.

It comes as a new £90 million hospital is being built in Whitehaven

Around 4,000 people showed up for the meeting Credit: ITV Border

Thousands of people turned out for a public meeting about the future of West Cumberland Hospital.

They'll discuss the construction of Whitehaven's new hospital, which is due to be finished in December, with NHS bosses and MPs.

Our reporter Tim Backshall has been tweeting from the scene.

The meeting was held at Whitehaven Rugby League Club, to allow local people to have their say about the building of a new hospital.

Concerns about cuts to services have been raised Credit: ITV Border

Local campaigners are concerned the plans will lead to cuts to services.

Last updated Tue 30 Sep 2014