Public consultation draws to a close

08 October 2012

The Shaping a healthier future public consultation about changes to NHS services in North West London finishes today Monday 8 October.

Photo: A&E staff support the ‘Safe in our hands’ campaign

The Shaping a healthier future public consultation about changes to NHS services in North West London finishes today Monday 8 October.

Thank you to more than 11,000 people who have registered their support for keeping a full A&E service at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital by completing a ‘Safe in our hands’ postcard.

Patients, local residents and staff have all joined the campaign to ensure that Chelsea and Westminster retains its status as a ‘major hospital’ with a full A&E, Maternity Unit and other life-saving services during the Shaping a healthier future public consultation about changes to the NHS in North West London.

The postcards have been submitted to NHS North West London as evidence of public support for safeguarding services at Chelsea and Westminster.

More than 6,500 people have also signed a petition set up by elected representatives of patients, members of the public and staff on the Council of Governors.

NHS North West London is due to make a decision about changes to NHS services in early 2013.