Thousands are pushing to stop the proposed centralisation of the specialist NHS units
Mums campaigning to overturn a decision to downgrade the neonatal intensive care unit at University Hospital Wishaw have upped the ante with a Scottish Parliament petition.
Lynne, from East Kilbride has petitioned the Scottish Parliament and it has already gained the backing of more than 1400 people.Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.
Tammy from Lesmahagow, whose son Kai was born 16 weeks early, added: “The petition will be debated on September 11 so we need as many signatures as we possibly can.” “It wasn’t what the Scottish Government led us to believe it was and we couldn’t discuss what is important to people.”
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