Special report

Save Our Hospital

LOOK back on the battle to keep health services in the town ... read stories on the campaign, and read the hundreds of messages of support left by readers.

Commendation for our hospital campaigning

THE SUCCESSFUL Hands Off Our Hospital campaign has scooped a prestigious award from the Newspaper Society - the second within 12 months.

Hospital’s not under review

IT'S full steam ahead for Macclesfield Hospital after staff learnt they will NOT be included in the review of a decision to close maternity and children's wards.

Twelve jobs go at Hospital

TWELVE jobs will be lost at Macclesfield Hospital as a result of plans to relocate services.

Staff confident over standards

HEALTH bosses across the region are continuing talks regarding the service standards that Macclesfield Hospital is expected to meet.

Will review panel include hospital?

IT'S business as usual on the women and children's wards at Macclesfield Hospital as they wait to hear whether they will be included in the review of the Making It Better decision.

Hospital closure plan is reviewed

CONTROVERSIAL plans that included the proposed closure of the maternity and children's units at Macclesfield Hospital could be overturned by the Health Secretary.

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Hospital closure plan is reviewed New review of hospital decision is announced Time is on our side, says NHS chief executive Reprieve! Hospital services are safe - for now Decision makes a red letter day for little Lauren Shake up is now planned A ‘hands-off’ victory A Christmas cracker for hospital staff Trust chairman vows to go for gold to keep our vital services Two days to go until hospital’s fate is sealed Boss hopeful of saving our services All aboard the bus December 8 is deadline day Profound cuts across borough of Macclesfield Setting date for crucial moment The resounding message from all our petitioners is “keep your hands off” A milestone The fight’s not over ‘Hands Off Our Hospital’ is singled out for praise PCTs to decide on maternity and children’s services future Hands off birthday Campaigners feel the heat Fight to save our services is far from over says councillor Making it more complicated - responses are analysed £69m boost for Tameside could signal the end for our maternity ‘Blow after blow hits healthcare’ Ex-NHS chief blasts review delays New date a fob-off, says campaigner Why the delay? D-day delayed Go-ahead given for big transformation 'Save our Hospital' candidate standing in by-election Trust hits back at Peter Hayes’ fierce criticism Union hits out at pathology break-up Give us a ‘D’ please Responses go under analysis This service is Anna's lifeline It's a record: Public make their point Grieving mum begs to retain hospital Sir Nicholas sticks up for our services under threat An overwhelming response to potential closure Three days left to help save hospital Local health consultation proves a major letdown Further chance to hear doctors Ten days left to make sure your view counts 'People's views are really important' MP fears for mental health provision ‘I cry myself to sleep fearing end of hospital’ ‘Together we can do it’ Fresh boost for campaign Vote to keep children and baby services recognised by ECPCT Trust shows “delight” at public view An extra chance to make fears known We’re still here to care for you 'Some patients will die' Big push can help make the difference Left out of the loop Prams to the streets in protest! Former nurse raises fears of closure threat Keep on sending your support ‘Death knell’ is sounding Consultation extended Crusaders form ‘Health Alliance’ in bid to save children’s services Former midwifery chief defends ‘gem of a unit’ Shopping centre sign-in success Health supremo denies wanting to axe hospital Councillors set to canvass shoppers

Make sure your point is heard Council set up panel There’s still time to have your say on future plans Parents plead for hospital Baby boom at hospital as births rocket GP warns ‘we could end up with a cottage hospital’ Meeting in the hills over hospital review Make sure you have your say on future healthcare Consultation underway Councillor slams PCT Many happy returns! Making It Better – a correction Former midwife joins the fight to save maternity Let your voice be heard Forthcoming meetings not to be missed Now ambulance trusts could be merged Midwives are proud of first class service Readers urged to attend meeting 57,000 can’t be wrong Consultations launched on massive health review Cheers as A&E is saved Hospital A&E wins reprieve Now fight is on to save maternity and children’s units from closure Your vote counted Consultations are underway Decision day for hospital’s key services as 40,000 sign petition Three tiny miracles Date set for crucial meeting of trusts Ex-midwife boosts fight from Canada Sir Nicholas takes hospital fight to the top Labour vow to vigorously oppose cuts Campaigners stand defiant Sir Nicholas takes hospital fight to the top Labour vow to vigorously oppose cuts Campaigners stand defiant D-day for hospital as 31,000 sign our petition to protect key services Ageing population requires health rethink ‘Health shake up could endanger our daughter’s life’ warns mum Doctors accuse PCT of secrecy Children will die! Stand up and fight Mum pleads with hospital bosses to think again after baby is saved Osborne vows to fight on for hospital Mum ‘disgusted’ by plans to axe maternity Introduction Petition to save the hospital tops 20,000 MP urges ‘make yourself heard’ Council pledge to back campaign to retain vital services Care provision is dependent on A&E Councillors vote to oppose health cuts A&E saved our son’s life Global support as hospital campaign hits the internet Former health chief fears low morale could force hospital to shut completely Trust says it WILL listen to the public Online petition Health chief: We need your readers’ help making these difficult decisions I paid a fortune for taxi from Leighton Over 8,000 join our battle to safeguard hospital services Thousands join the battle for hospital Over 4,000 sign petition Mums take their protest to the streets Health services need to be 'modernised' Grandad: 'What would I have done when I fell off my ladder?' Alternatives will be a nightmare by public transport How you can back our campaign Thousands give campaign a flying start Review sparks cottage hospital fears in Macc Mum backs our fight after many hospital visits with daughter

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