Lewisham A&E downgraded
An A&E department and maternity services at a major hospital will be downgraded, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt told MPs
An A&E department and maternity services at a major hospital will be downgraded, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt told MPs
Our reporter Paul Brand has been watching Jeremy Hunt's announcement on the future of Lewisham hospital with the campaigners who protested against the plans.
Campaigners laugh here as Hunt claims there was extensive public engagement over plans #Lewisham
'I am staggered how arrogant and stupid this government can be' - Vicky Penner, save Lewisham campaigner
Campaigners claim the government has 'committed suicide' and they will fight this all the way. They're not fooled by a 'confusing fudge'
The Government was accused of "breaking up" the NHS after announcing a downgrading of Lewisham A&E and maternity services
An A&E department and maternity services at a major hospital will be downgraded, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt told MPs.
The proposed closure of units at Lewisham Hospital is part of a radical plan to rescue a neighbouring NHS trust from bankruptcy.