Back in 2012, plans were proposed to downgrade Lewisham Hospital by closing its Accident and Emergency services and Maternity unit. The people of Lewisham and elsewhere, came together to protest the decision by signing petitions, marching and challenging the decision in court. In 2013 the High Court quashed Secretary of State for Health Jeremy Hunt’s decision to downgrade … [Read more...]
Get ready to save Lewisham Hospital again
Fearing that plans are being made, once again, to propose closing Lewisham Hospital and selling-off its site, the Save Lewisham Hospital Campaigners are on high alert. The release of the latest South East London healthcare strategy document has set of warning bells. The document uses arguments for reconfiguring NHS services in south east London that are very similar to those … [Read more...]
Government appeals Lewisham Hospital decision
Today the Government will appeal against a High Court ruling over a decision to cut services at Lewisham hospital. on 31 July the High Court today found that the Secretary of State for Health, Jeremy Hunt MP, had acted outside his powers and therefore unlawfully, in deciding to substantially cut services and close departments at Lewisham Hospital. Quashing Mr Hunt's … [Read more...]
The Save Lewisham Hospital Victory Dance – 27 September
Get your tickets for The Save Lewisham Hospital campaign Victory Dance. We won the first round but the fight goes on. This is you opportunity to celebrate Lewisham’s win and have a good time and help raise finds for round two to fight the governments appeal. The Spirit of Lewisham Victory Dance will be held at the Rivoli Ballroom on Friday 27 September, … [Read more...]
Victory for Lewisham Hospital – Jeremy Hunt acted unlawfully
It was good news for Lewisham Hospital campaigners today as the High Court quashed Jeremy Hunt’s decision to downgrade Lewisham Hospital saying that the Secretary of State for Health acted unlawfully. Below is the full report that comes from Leigh Day, the Law firm acting for the Lewisham Campaigners: The High Court today (31 July 2013) found that the Secretary of State … [Read more...]
Lewisham People’s Commission of Inquiry – 29 June
The Save Lewisham Hospital campaign is holding a Commission of Inquiry into government plans to downgrade Lewisham Hospital. A panel chaired by barrister Michael Mansfield QC including Baroness Warnock and award-winning Lewisham author and journalist Blake Morrison, will hear evidence that has been denied by Special Administrator Matthew Kershaw and Minister of State for … [Read more...]
Video: People’s Question Time – March 2013
Mayor Boris Johnson faced a committed crowd when he appeared at the Broadway Theater, Catford for People's Question Time. The people of Lewisham were committed to keeping the proposed closure of Lewisham Hospital firmly on the agenda. The topics on the agenda including Housing, Transport and safety. With almost every question asked, the subject came back to what would happen … [Read more...]
Jeremy Hunt given legal ultimatum on Lewisham Hospital
Lewisham Council delivered a letter launching legal action against Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt’s decision to press ahead with the downgrade of Lewisham Hospital’s maternity and emergency services. Mr Hunt has until February 22 to perform a U-turn on his announcement - or they will seek a judicial review of the decision. The letter states: “The Council’s firm view, on … [Read more...]
Video – Thousands joined the march to save Lewisham Hospital
Over 20,000 people marched on 26 January to protest the closures to Lewisham Hospital's Accident and Emergency services and Maternity unit. If you missed it, here's a video of the day. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7ntfNHZ2-k There were speeches, stalls, food and music. Even the sun shone although the park was very muddy from the previous week's snow. … [Read more...]
Demo Saturday 26 January – Save Lewisham Hospital
Don't forget join the campaign to save Lewisham Hospital. We need to march again on 26 January. Meet at Lewisham roundabout at 12 noon. Full details can be found on the Save Lewisham website. … [Read more...]