meeting on 9 May.
on the campaign.
Health Auchority pus the boot Elizabeth Garrett Anderson. It agreed overwhen w support the repommendations of its teami ofofficers thai:
*The BUA was surplus to the requirements of Carden and islington population.
*There was insulticient need for a hospital for wonten to justity the high expendicure, and therefore;
*Subject to the approval of the Secretary of soon as possible.
recommadation Tuesday that the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson hospital is due to close on 21 July means that action is vital.
The work-in at the women's hospital in London has been going on for two years, with outside support tending to slip away. But 60 attended a supporters ROBIN WHITE, a NUPE shop steward, reports face of promises made by two are rumours that if the EGA is bospital - apparently there HIC BEES BUSE betrayal of the hundreds This would people who have fought to the save the hospital. The shop sewards committee, with the backing of all Secretaries of State, and relies uncel acts that ously countered by saff and 8ICh opposed to any such deal. the ne Car says as part or lne Health Service or The bOSES OCtent dose the hospital fies in the | it facilities, One such facility the hospital is ready to open and requesting money for. The clinic would not only provide general health including breast and cervica cancer screening, hur give women an opportunity to discuss health problems with out the need for a letter from a GP. the AHA refuses to finance There this, but the hospital has held meetings shout nean away and ances to hold a women's health fair!
of for the EGA is already lost, EGA simply because that is what the authorities have decided. their they will find it difficult to close the EGA. The staff are united in their determination POETSE completely Myra Trevelyan adds: Ennals' abbouncement crought 8 TITIOTIS not at all From the EGA staff, Than ever to light back, said Vera Wagsall, a member of emergency pickets hegin again. check The meets in the would picket EGA, women's But Tuesday reaction bed service bringing in patients, which is really threatening. It's vital that Suppor EGA every Committee Tuesday at 7pin. Its Immediate tasks are to build a regular and to rebuild local support. If you want to help 01-387 2501.
Gay Activists Alliance
National Day of Action Seturday 27 May Picket WH Smiths lo demand they extend their distribution network to Gay News Next wonk full report on Oxord GAA meeting against the cuts Everyone wetive aguinst the cuts, concersed about them or meeting oung: Facing them is welcome lo this 38 Hunt St, 4303.
and join the demonstration CCI. details оГ transport ete contact: NAC, 30 Camden Rd London NW1. Tel: 01-485 John St. Ashton-u-L SOCIALIST CHALLENGE 1B May 1977 page 5
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