Thursday, March 31, 2011

Andrew Rosindell leafleting - Can you help?

Andrew Rosindell will be leafleting tomorrow, Friday 1st April at Romford market where it meets North Street at 1pm to promote the 8th April events. A Recorder photographer will be there so a good turn out would be helpful.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Lee Scott statement on Full Review Decision

Ilford North Member of Parliament Lee Scott has welcomed the announcement by Rt Hon Andrew Lansley, the Secretary of State for Health that there is to be a full review of the proposals under the "health for northeast London" report that would see key services lost at King George Hospital.

Commenting Lee said 'I welcome the announcement by the Secretary of State as it gives us the opportunity to press forward with our campaign to defend A&E and maternity services at KGH.' He continued 'With growing patient demand in the area we have a very strong case for retaining key services at KGH.

Monday, March 21, 2011

Robert Walpole of Jakes speaks out for King Georges

Robert of Jakes, near Seven Kings Station, speaks out for King Georges, business owners who see large amounts of people are very helpful in spreading the word about the need to support the April 8 protests. Got a video to put on the blog? Let me know at andy.walker@talk21.com

Friday, March 18, 2011

IRP press release on KGH full review

IRP Press Release below, thanks to Lee Scott and Mike Gapes for drawing to my attention.

IRP

www.irpanel.org.uk

Press release

18 March 2011



IRP to undertake independent health review in north east London



The IRP, the independent expert on NHS service change, is launching a review to consider whether the proposed changes to local health services in north east London will enable the provision of safe, sustainable and accessible services for the local population.



In February and March 2011 the IRP carried out an initial assessment regarding the Health for north east London proposals for changes to local health services. The Health Secretary, Rt Hon Andrew Lansley MP, accepted the IRP’s advice that a full review should be undertaken.



Dr Peter Barrett, Chair of the IRP, said: “Our focus throughout the review will be the patient and the quality of care. During the course of the review we will gather evidence locally and listen to all interested parties to ensure that the recommendations we make are in the best interests of local people.”



The review will start in April. During the course of the review the IRP will make a number of visits to north east London to see the NHS facilities and meet patients, clinicians and other staff. IRP members will also hold a series of meetings to hear directly from a range of interested parties, including local authority representatives and interest groups.



The IRP will make recommendations to the Health Secretary by 22 July 2011 in relation to the changes. The final decision on changes to services in the area will be made by the Health Secretary.



ENDS



For further information, contact the IRP press office on 020 7025 7530 or email IRPpressoffice@grayling.com



Notes to editors

The IRP’s review follows a referral to the Health Secretary from London Borough of Redbridge Health Scrutiny Committee; The Outer North East London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee; London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council
The full name of the IRP is the Independent Reconfiguration Panel
The IRP was set up in 2003 to provide advice to the Secretary of State for Health on contested proposals for health service change in England
The Local Authority (Overview and Scrutiny Committees Health Scrutiny Functions) Regulations 2002 require NHS organisations to consult their Health Overview and Scrutiny Committees (OSCs) on any proposals for substantial changes to local health services. If a Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee is not satisfied that either a thorough consultation process has taken place or that the proposal meets the needs of the local community, it may refer the proposals to the Secretary of State for Health under regulation 4(7) of the Local Authority (Overview and Scrutiny Committee Health Scrutiny Functions) Regulations 2002
IRP panel members have wide ranging expertise in clinical healthcare, NHS management, public and patient involvement and handling and delivering successful changes in the NHS
Further information, including details of all panel members, is available from www.irpanel.org.uk

Full review granted and Romford canvas cancelled

A full review has been granted this is great news. The Romford Canvas has been cancelled due to Andrew being at the Commons for the Libya debate.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Leafleting Dates

Friday 18th March Andrew Rosindell will lead leafleting at Romford Market by North Street 2pm

Saturday 19th March Bob Archer will lead leafleting outside Ilford Town Hall 11 to 2pm

Contact 07956 263088 for more info

Meal Pictures


Pics from recent fundraising meal in Chadwell Heath. Thanks to everyone who came, especially Tania and Chris for donating stuff to raffle and Wes and Roger for speeches. Over £200 raised for leaflets, posters etc

Ilford Station Leafleting



Pictures from Ilford Station Canvass, Ilford Recorder story at http://www.ilfordrecorder.co.uk/news/news/future_of_redbridge_hospital_services_back_in_government_s_hands_1_828011

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Chris Cummins Speaks Out

Cllr Chris Cummins has his say for King George

Roger Evans speaks out

Sush's poster

One of Sush's posters going up yesterday. It would be great if anyone wanted to send me more pics of posters going up.

Sush Patel speaks out

John Cryer speaks out

Ken Livingstone speaks out for KGH and Queens

Ken has his say

Lee Scott Interview

Lee comments on latest news at 9 March

Mike Gapes Latest

Mike interviewed on 10 March

Recorder confirm for 9am 11 March Ilford Station

The Recorder will be sending a photographer to Ilford Station for 9am tomorrow morning, Mike Gapes, Lee Scott and Ian Bond will be there it would be great to have a good turn out from KGH supporters.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Another KGH poster

This one is also for April 8 but lists speakers and websites, just click Another KGH poster above

Queens Campaign Poster

This poster is for the 4pm meet outside Queens on April 8th

KGH Campaign Poster

Thanks to Sarah Connelly for producing Campaign poster for 8 April just click on KGH Campaign Poster to view, print and display in window.

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Events this week - can you help?

Monday 7 March - visit to IPR at 2pm on
Buckingham Palace Road
to hand in letters calling for closures to be referred for review. Led by Roger Evans and Chris Cummins. Phone 07956 263088 if you want to come. The Recorder has expressed an interest so a good turn out would be great.

Tuesday 8 March – Leafleting outside Newbury Park Station led by Mike Figg  07941 004 328

Wednesday 9 March – Posters in shops in Ilford in the morning – Andy 07956 263088

Thursday 10 March – Posters in shops in Romford in the morning – Andy 079565 263088

Friday 11 March – Leafleting at Ilford Station at 9am Led by Ian Bond, Lee Scott and Mike Gapes. I hope to get photo into Recorder, the more people in the photo the better.

If you want to lead a team please let me know on 07956 263088

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Canvass Dates

A big thanks to Gwen, Diana and Bob for helping out with the canvassing, please phone 07956 263088 if you have time between now and April 8th to lead a door to door session or look after a table outside a Town Hall

Tuesday 1 March 6pm Meet at Junction of Blythswood Road and Seven Kings High Road Gwen is leading this canvass

Wednesday 2 March 5.15 Outside Somerville Hall on Somerville Road: Diana 079234 58364 is leading this canvass

Thursday 3 March 10am Andy 07956 263088 will be outside Ilford Town Hall to put posters in shops in both Ilford and Romford

Sunday 6 March 2pm Andy 07956 263088 will be at Junction of South Road and Brentwood Road in Romford

Saturday 19th March 11am 2pm Bob Archer outside Ilford Town Hall