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From The Socialist newspaper, 14 February 2018
Stop press: victory - campaign saves NHS neuro-rehab ward
Marching to save Chatsworth ward, 2.9.17, photo Elaine Evans (Click to enlarge)
The campaign to save the Chatsworth rehab ward in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, has won. Last summer, bosses announced the specialist facility for neurological conditions would close.
Chatsworth nurse and Socialist Party member Tom Hunt helped lead the successful campaign to save it. This latest victory follows the successful campaign to save Glenfield Children's heart centre in Leicester, where the Socialist Party also played a leading role.
Tom told the Socialist: "Victory for staff as decision to close Chatsworth ward overturned. Staff send message of gratitude to Socialist Party. More news to follow."
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In The Socialist 14 February 2018:
Socialist Party news and analysis
We can win the fight for the NHS
Stop press: victory - campaign saves NHS rehab ward
McDonnell says Labour would put services 'irreversibly' in workers' hands
Rent doubles in a decade: cap rents, build council homes!
What we saw: Tory-Blairite EU love-in
Oxfam scandal
Oxfam scandal: we need democratic aid and working class solidarity
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition
How should TUSC approach the local elections and Brexit negotiations?
Socialist history
Czechoslovakia 1968: 'Prague Spring' challenges Stalinism
International socialist news and analysis
Brazil: Lula conviction confirmed
Big political strike against Finnish government's attack on unemployed
France: rallies in support of oppressed Kurdish people
Workplace news and analysis
UCU uni strike: coordinate public sector fightback
Sadiq Khan's bus drivers' London licence doesn't go far enough
Newham teachers strike again as anti-academy pressure mounts
Woolwich Crossrail walkouts to demand promised bonuses
Threat of action defeats pay cut at Surrey council
Socialist Party campaigns
Haringey protests HDV - but Labour fails to kill it off completely
Carlisle debate - socialism or social democracy?
Enjoyable and successful Cardiff Refugee Rights gig
Opinion
I'm now a 'manager' and I can barely manage!
In Windsor none of us want to see homeless people on the street
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