Special report

Hands off our hospital

THE ROCHDALE Observer launched a campaign to save maternity, childcare and accident and emergency services at the Infirmary from the axe. Politicians and members of the public signed up to our Hands Off Our Hospital campaign, fighting against the slashing of these vital services proposed by health chiefs, who want to concentrate specialist services in fewer and larger hospitals. Read all the latest campaign news here...

 

A&E fight ends with High Court torment

THE PARENTS of a severely disabled boy have lost in their bid to get the High Court on their side in the fight to keep accident and emergency services at Rochdale Infirmary.

Couple's Infirmary bid fails

A ROCHDALE couple have lost their fight to keep accident and emergency services at the Infirmary.

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Infirmary ward closure sparks new cash row

MORE beds are to be lost at Rochdale Infirmary, it has been announced - in the same week it emerged that the NHS in the North West underspent by £161M last year.

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Couple will get chance to save A and E services

IT LOOKED as if their fight was over, but there has been good news this week for one family who have been battling to save threatened accident and emergency services at Rochdale Infirmary.


 

MP hopeful of Infirmary future as independent review begins

A REVIEW which could be the last hope for services at Rochdale Infirmary is now underway.

Minister offers fresh hope in A and E fight

HEALTH secretary Patricia Hewitt has agreed to have a second look at plans to downgrade the accident and emergency unit at the Infirmary.


 

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Minister offers fresh hope in A and E fight Parents must wait on High Court bid New hope as Infirmary plan is put on hold ‘Is this a turning point?’ ask joyful campaigners Don’t leave our town stranded Hand on heart, can you say lives won’t be lost? Outcry fell on ‘closed minds’ – council leader Bosses: The reasons why The changes Keep up hospital fight to the end MPs joining forces to fight baby unit axe Solicitors kick off legal battle Rubber stamp meeting is postponed Has any other hospital had to suffer as much as Infirmary? It spells end for maternity services MP’s fury over £40M ‘plucked from the sky’ Time of change Party leaders unite in condemning verdict Health chiefs welcome moves Team insists jobs are safe despite the huge upheaval Will it be change for the better? Parents could take A&E fight to High Court Government appeal in bid to save A&E Increased risk fears for A and E Chance to air concerns at A&E closure Decision date is set for maternity A&E consultant: I am against planned cuts Grieving parents in legal fight for casualty ‘Only a matter of time before someone dies’ Politics forgotten in angry councillors’ united front Heartbroken family join in the battle Protesters step up fight against cuts Trust in call for more cash A&E cuts put lives at stake PCT boss Dawes feels ‘abused’ over public criticism Closure will force us away Politicians united Casualty axed by health bosses Campaign brings new hope for baby unit Put casualty decision on the spot, MP urges Staff facing wait over their future D-day looms for A and E department MP threatens to take health bosses to court Blood unit drains out of Infirmary Baby unit ‘to close in a month’ Moves afoot to check out health travel Maternity unit ‘could close by Christmas’ People power delays crucial hospital D-day Hospitals in struggle to beat MRSA Trust in £17M bid to help pay wage bill Trust has to find own dentist cash Councillors fear wishes of public have been ignored Union bosses call on health chiefs to save jobs Local health bosses back Infirmary cuts £1.5M cost is branded a 'waste' My Katie owes her life to the Infirmary England hero slams maternity closure plan Consultants: Why axe top-quality services? The battle finally hits Downing St Infirmary protesters take to the streets Campaigners take hospital fight right to Number 10 People power set to take to the streets
‘Ridiculous’ child health quiz is brought to book Last chance to have say Call to rally troops for hospital plan demo Another chance to have say Over 50s get poor deal I owe my daughter’s life to the Infirmary Ex-health boss slams plans Handle the changes with care Councillors ask: Why should we lose out? Public use drop-in to get the facts PCT under fire for seeking young view It’s vital strength of feeling wins Mums-to-be need birth centre on the doorstep Spokesman signs against cuts Trust chairman took the 'correct decision' Mums-to-be face travelling to give birth 'No more Mr Nice Guy' over battle for services Support from leading Lib Dem Struggle to save services is going into extra time Lives will be lost if hospital plans go ahead, fear Friends Midwives list seven options Figures that show services are vital Trust told that midwife-led units could be the answer Take a free ride all way to No 10 Pressure group’s demand for facts MP’s call to blitz Downing Street Staff ‘hijack’ fears raised Rotarians demand health chiefs re-think their Infirmary plans Hospital plan is crazy – Huhne Health bosses quit shock Think again, begs mum with two sets of twins Health bus team puts message across Hughes: Infirmary is worth fighting for Minister slams health boss in petition storm Chiefs’ new apology over petition mix-up Health bosses face public fury A slap in the face for all those who signed our petition Putting heart and soul into campaign GPs join fight to keep services local We do not want our services cut Miracle Mia is great survivor Miracle Mia is great survivor No hospital change is 'not an option' MPs are urged to join fight for Infirmary Boy’s rare illness battle Heart attack patient backs award-winner Cuts will lead to ghost town – consultant Paul gives staff special thanks Shoppers sign up to add weight to call of midwives Infirmary may lose out to boost cancer centre Hundreds flock to sign up to protect hospital services Valley people back our fight A&E axe will lead to travel torment The heavy price facing Whitworth Health chief backs axe plan Midwives spread the word Infirmary gets Kennedy vote Proud boast would die with closure Public signing up for battle Help us in new fight Sign the petition Fight on to save services