An NHS document has claimed the health service will not survive unless radical changes are made to the delivery of health – such as the controversial a&e closures proposed at Epsom and St Helier Hospitals.
11th, July 2013, 02:00pm
An accident and emergency department which could to take on thousands of patients if proposed closures at St Helier and Epsom hospitals go ahead saw a staggering increase of nearly 3,000 patients in the last year.
10th, July 2013, 01:00pm
As the NHS marks its 65th anniversary MP Tom Brake has spoken of the value of St Helier Hospital.
8th, July 2013, 01:30pm
Dedicated fundraisers have donated £23,800 worth of machinery to a maternity department threatened with closure.
20th, June 2013, 02:45pm
A controversial healthcare review aiming to axe A&E, maternity and children’s services at Epsom and St Helier hospitals has again been delayed based on concerns about its financial viability.
13th, June 2013, 11:22pm
Mums who daubed their pregnant bellies in protest against closures at St Helier hospital have recreated their famous photo with their babies.
10th, June 2013, 02:10pm
Exclusive: A 24-hour urgent care centre (UCC) proposed to replace St Helier's under-threat accident and emergency department could in reality open for only 12 hours a day, it has emerged.
23rd, May 2013, 03:00pm
Ruth Dombey, leader of Sutton Council, has renewed calls to abandon proposals to shut St Helier’s A&E, after NHS leaders warn A&E units are on a cliff edge.
22nd, May 2013, 02:00pm
Merton’s GPs have failed to block proposals to downgrade St Helier Hospital.
16th, May 2013, 02:10pm
A department at downgrade-threatened St Helier Hospital has been handed a £3,000 boost from three generous benefactors.
14th, May 2013, 06:30pm