Children's heart unit review
Plans to close three children's heart surgery units were suspended by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt today. Addressing the House of Commons he said the review was based on "flawed analysis"
Fresh hope for campaigners wanting to save children's heart unit
There is fresh hope tonight for campaigners opposed to the planned closure of the children's heart surgery unit at Glenfield Hospital in Leicester.
The Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has ordered a rethink after independent experts ruled that the original review process was "flawed".
It's a decision welcomed by families and their supporters. Our political correspondent Alison Mackenzie reports.
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Glenfield hospital campaigners celebrate court ruling
Campaigners fighting to keep children's heart surgery at Glenfield hospital in Leicester are celebrating a High Court ruling.
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MPs debate Glenfield's children's heart surgery closure
A House of Commons debate will take place today (22 October) to discuss the closure of Glenfield's children's heart surgery.
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Initial review of Glenfield Heart Unit move accepted
The Secretary of State for Health, Jeremy Hunt, has asked for an initial review of plans to relocate the Glenfield Heart Unit.