The NHS has dropped the bombshell that maternity services at either Royal Free Hospital or the Whittington are under threat of closure.
Because of NHS cuts and lower birth rates there will be a consultation on closing one of the maternity wards. The Green Party is launching a petition to save the services.
Local Green Councillors are encouraging residents to sign the petition and respond to the consultation. We know how valuable local maternity services are for our community. You can also respond to the NHS consultation too.
Green Councillor for Highbury Benali Hamdache said: “Terrible government cuts are driving this decision. For too long the NHS has been underfunded. But once one of these wards are closed, they’re gone forever. Demographic changes may well be temporary, but reduced services will be forever. Please sign our petition.”