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Caterham Hospice meeting hijacked by head office suits, says MP

UNDER THREAT: Caterham's hospice. Photo: CCRdb281108A03 by David Berman

Friday, December 19, 2008

An MP has told how a meeting to thrash out the concerns of staff at Caterham's closure-threatened hospice was hijacked by "top brass".

East Surrey MP Peter Ainsworth said he was denied the chance to hear hospice staff's fears and concerns last Friday - because senior...

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Coulsdon patients fear Caterham Hospice closure

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Concerns have been raised over the future of Coulsdon patients if plans to close Caterham's hospice get the go-ahead. The service run by Marie...

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MP hits out at charity over Caterham hospice closure

Friday, December 12, 2008

A MP has lambasted charity chiefs following a crisis meeting today over the proposed shutdown of Caterham's hospice. East Surrey MP Peter...

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Winter vomiting bug closes wards at East Surrey Hospital

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

East Surrey Hospital has closed two wards to incoming patients after 18 people have succumbed to the winter vomiting bug. Holmwood and Godstone...

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Caterham Hospice to close

FACING THE AXE: Caterham's hospice. Photo: CCRdb281108A03 by David Berman

Wednesday, December 03, 2008

Caterham's hospice is set to shut after 47 years at the heart of the town. Marie Curie Cancer Care's decision to shut the Harestone Drive site,...

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Exclusive: Miracle recovery of Croydon baby who died six times

PICTURE OF HEALTH: Little Navaeah Hoath CCRPM171108B01 Photograph by Paul Martyniuk

Sunday, November 23, 2008

A mother whose daughter "died" six times during the first year of her life says it is a miracle her daughter is still alive. Navaeah Hoath has...

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Revealed: Croydon's 200 cleanest restaurants

PRIDE OF CROYDON: Jon Page (left) and Lee Barker from V A Gibson Butcher

Friday, November 14, 2008

Serving up food under the scrutiny of Croydon Council's hygiene inspectors has proved a stumbling block for countless establishments. Last...

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Vomiting disease outbreak at Mayday puts pressure on A&E

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Four wards have closed at Mayday Hospital after an outbreak of the winter vomiting disease, norovirus. The closures are putting pressure on...

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Widow told to dump husband's used needles within reach of toddlers

GRIEVING: Sheila Lowson, with a picture of her husband Donald, who passed away last month. Pic no: ccrks041108c14 by Kevin Shaw.

Friday, November 07, 2008

A grieving widow was told to leave her late husband's used syringes on her doorstep and in easy reach of toddlers - because the council "only...

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Clean bill of health for Mayday Hospital

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Mayday hospital has been officially rated clean after a two-day surprise visit by inspectors. The Healthcare Commission said the hospital was...

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