Hospital closures: the taboo has been broken

By Richard Vize2010-04-15T00:00:00

At the first whisper of a service or hospital closing, local campaigners and politicians launch vociferous protests. But despite this opposition the idea that we need fewer hospitals and beds is gathering momentum, writes Richard Vize

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