Campaigners to rally over future of Minor Injuries Units in East Yorkshire

Campaigners worried about the future of local Minor Injuries Units (MIU) in East Yorkshire are planning to protest in Beverley today.

The rally has been organised by Graham Stuart, the Conservative MP for Beverley and Holderness, and is the third of its kind.

Hundreds of people have previously rallied over controversial plans to close at least three of East Yorkshire's Minor Injuries Units.

Today's protest takes place outside Beverley Community Hospital on Swinemoor Lane.

At the same time, activists from the local Labour party are expected to join the protest and highlight what they call 'the financial crisis in the NHS'. They will be joined by members from health union UNISON and Friends of Beverley Community Hospital.

Hull East MP Karl Turner is also expected to attend to show his support for the cause.