Full Report: Children's heart review panel visits Newcastle
It's been described as a system stretched to breaking point that's putting the lives of young children at risk.
Last night we heard exclusive interviews from surgeons working inside our children's heart units.
They told us they were frustrated that the results of a decade-long review, which was set up to improve childrens heart services, had been put on hold after the Government ordered an independent review.
Today that review panel was at the Freeman Hospital, in Newcastle.
It looks after youngsters from across our region and is once again fighting for survival.
You can see the full report from Kenny Toal below.
More top news
Campaigners continue fight to save Friarage services
Campaigners from the Save the Friarage group say they will continue to fight the proposals to downgrade children's and maternity services.
Pools appoint Cooper as new boss
Hartlepool United have appointed Colin Cooper as the club's new manager with Craig Hignett as his assistant boss
Newcastle offer backing to Pardew
Newcastle United have released a statement ending speculation over Alan Pardew's future as manager