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Fairfield decision: MPs' reaction

7:35am Thursday 30th August 2007

Bury North MP David Chaytor said he was pleased with the report, which would ensure that most local women could still have their babies in Bury.

Fairfield Hospital decision: what it will mean for you

7:35am Thursday 30th August 2007

CAMPAIGNERS have been left devastated after losing their final battle in the fight to save maternity and children's services in Bury.

Bury's maternity unit WILL be closed

12:31pm Friday 24th August 2007

FAIRFIELD General Hospital's maternity unit WILL be axed as part of a review of services in Greater Manchester, it was revealed today.

Protests over new health service cuts

6:29am Friday 2nd March 2007

MIDWIVES opposing controversial Making it Better plans to axe maternity services from Fairfield Hospital are taking to the streets this weekend in a protest against cuts to the NHS.

Delight as Fairfield proposals put on hold

8:27am Thursday 8th February 2007

PLANS to close Fairfield Hospital's maternity department and special care baby unit have been temporarily shelved after the health secretary ordered an independent inquiry.

Fight goes on to save baby unit services

11:26am Friday 12th January 2007

Bury's two MPs and council bosses met North West health chief Mike Farrah vowed to continue the fight against the closure of Fairfield Hospital's maternity department and special care unit.

Fairfield closure: Top level meeting

1:06pm Friday 29th December 2006

BURY Council's three party leaders and Bury North MP David Chaytor will be meeting with the top boss of NHS North West to discuss plans to close Fairfield Hospital's maternity department.

Health plan to invest £1m - in baby unit!

12:35pm Thursday 28th December 2006

FAIRFIELD Hospital's maternity department could have up to £1million invested to expand its services - despite health chiefs condemning it to closure.

Fairfield: What's staying - or going

10:43am Saturday 16th December 2006

THE future of Fairfield Hospital's maternity and children's services is set to change dramatically within the next five years. Here are the services that will stay - and those to be axed.