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Hands Off Our Hospital

THE Advertiser launched a petition to get Salfordians behind the campaign to keep maternity services in the city ... see the latest here. You can also go to Salford Council's campaign site at www.handsoffhope.info.

‘Fresh look’ at decision to cut maternity units

THE chair of an independent panel reviewing the decision to cut Salford's maternity services promised to take a fresh, unbiased look at the proposals as he visited Hope Hospital to see the staff in action.

Stand by your pledge says MP

AN MP is calling for the Government to stand by a pledge made by a former top minister to secure maternity services in Salford.

Hope for maternity services

THE fight to keep maternity services in Salford has been given fresh hope.

Hope springs eternal for future of baby units

FAMILIES joined hospital workers in a demonstration against plans to close Hope's maternity units.

Stand up and fight Hope-less decision

A UNION leader is calling on Salfordians to turn out to a demonstration against the closure of Hope Hospital maternity services.

Two good reasons why ‘Making It Better’ has made it worse

PREMATURE twins Daisy and Adam Hancock were born at Hope Hospital on the very day health chiefs confirmed the end of an era for the maternity unit.

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Two good reasons why ‘Making It Better’ has made it worse Hope campaign united our city ‘Appeal is an option’ Dalton: ‘Process was weighted against us’ Fresh Hope for troubled hospital Neonatal services are scattered far and wide ‘We are not giving up the fight for hospital’ Christie’s at Hope may help to soften the maternity blow Future of baby unit set to be revealed Punching above weight to save maternity unit Celebrating 40 years of Salfordians 'All we can do is hope it is enough' Q & A with Dr Emmerson Reds try to help Norfolk twins’ lives saved by Hope staff Service was key to baby Corey’s life Every little helps as knitters back campaign Keeping us in the picture about Hope Unit spreads its wings Hope maternity wins prestigious award Hope-ing to put you in picture over unit Is this the death of the birth centre? Geordie’s fight for life was thanks to hospital Hundreds rally to the cause of saving Hope There’s still time to have your say on the issue of maternity care ‘Your unit gave Hope to triplets’

Rally to support maternity unit Campaign gets global support ‘The help we had to repay’ Hands up if you want to rescue Hope Hundreds turn out for benefit Rival says Hope is too small to survive Merry slams ministers for threat to Hope Petition tops 20,000 and rally takes shape Charity night tickets Date has changed Charity night to help save maternity unit ‘Plan is arrogant and we should stop it’ Advertiser rallies the troops Hope saved our Harry Duncan drives message home Why change? Good question Mum and daughters saved by baby unit Samia signs up for our Hope petition Family hopes T.J. will be just fine Pair sign up to help Are you feeling better? Why Ryan is united behind our Hope campaign 3,000 sign up to petition Two reasons for Hope How you can give hope to hospital ‘To close maternity would be outrage’

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