If and when I need the accident and emergency unit of my hospital, I want it to be nearby. I don't want it to be miles away, I want it to be within reach in order to treat me quickly and efficiently. This is slowly but surely turning out not to be the case in the future if nothing is done NOW.
Just a few years ago we had SIX local accident and emergency units in the south-east London area. First of all we lost Orpington Hospital's, then we lost Bromley Hospital's (in fact we lost Bromley Hospital altogether) and now up to two more A&Es are under threat.
The most under threat is Queen Mary's, Sidcup, used by thousands of patients either side of the A20, followed - in no particular order - by Farnborough, Woolwich and Lewisham.
The debate has hardly begun but the sentiment is clear: We do not want to lose any more A&Es and we will not put up with any closures.
The battle has started. It is going to be a long, if not indefinite, battle to ensure that there is NO reduction or closing of hospital services.
Please give us your support. We're going to need it.
12 HOUR VIGIL on 20th September 2008. Over 400 signatures collected.
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