Lewisham A&E under threat
The Trust administrator claims the £204m debt will rise to £447m if proposed changes are not implemented.
From @simonharrisitv on Twitter:A&E in south east London will be provided by King's, Tommys, QE and Princess Royal. @londontonight
From @simonharrisitv on Twitter:University Hospital Lewisham is the biggest casualty of the shake-up - set to lose both A&E and maternity. @londontonight
From @simonharrisitv on Twitter:Draft recommendations have been published following the administration of South London Healthcare NHS Trust.
The administrator, Matthew Kershaw, has confirmed there will be job losses, as a result of the trust's spiralling debts.
Lewisham Hospital looks likely to lose its Accident and Emergency and Maternity wards.
A period of consultation is due to begin on the 2nd November, which will end on the 13th December. A report with final recommendations will be delivered in January 2013.


