Heart unit axed
The children's heart surgery unit is to close. But campaigners say they will continue to fight to keep it open
The children's heart surgery unit is to close. But campaigners say they will continue to fight to keep it open
Staff at the Children's Heart Surgery Unit in Leeds and parents of children treated there hear the announcement that the unit will close.
In pictures: A tour of the Leeds heart unit today following the announcement about the future of heart surgery in the city.
Children's heart surgery will no longer continue in Leeds. It means those needing operations will have to travel elsewhere.
Heart unit campaigners had an early start this morning as they traveled with Calendar reporters from Leeds to London to hear the outcome.