Hospital plans in spotlight

Over 9000 people have signed a petition calling for the A & E department at Trafford General Hospital to be saved. Petition organisers say it is the largest petition ever gathered in Trafford. NHS managers say the hospital's A&E department is too small to be cost-effective and want to close it.

Controversial plans to downgrade Trafford General Hospital's A&E department go out to consultation today.

It's proposed that it becomes an urgent care centre with shorter opening hours. Campaigners have attacked the plans. Health officials say changes have to be made.

Controversial plans to downgrade Trafford General Hospital's A&E department go out to consultation today.

It's proposed that it becomes an urgent care centre with shorter opening hours.

Controversial plans to downgrade Trafford General Hospital's accident and emergency unit go out to consultation today.

It's proposed that it becomes an urgent care centre with shorter opening hours.

Campaigners have attacked the plans. Health bosses say changes have to be made.