Hackney Health Emergency
Date
1983
History
Hackney Health Emergency formed in January 1983 at the Hackney Trades Council building in Dalston Lane. It quickly won the support of local MPs and councillors of all parties. Its aim was to prevent St Leonard’s Hospital from closing, ensuring local people had adequate healthcare including emergency care, and hospital staff’s jobs were protected.
The campaign was organised by Hackney Health Emergency members, local trade unions, political parties and local residents. In February 1983, 85% of GPs in Hackney declared they were against closures because of the impact it would have on local healthcare provisions. The campaign produced badges, stickers, placards, banners, posters and other items for people to show their support for the cause.
The campaign was organised by Hackney Health Emergency members, local trade unions, political parties and local residents. In February 1983, 85% of GPs in Hackney declared they were against closures because of the impact it would have on local healthcare provisions. The campaign produced badges, stickers, placards, banners, posters and other items for people to show their support for the cause.
