EX-MAYOR CHAINS HIMSELF TO HEALTH HQ

Major Wye and fellow protesters from KWASH chained themselves to the doors of the building in a peaceful demonstration over the possible downgrading of Worthing and South-lands Hospitals.

The front of the building was plastered with KWASH (Keep Worthing and Southlands Hospitals) posters and Princess Royal Hospital stickers.

Major Wye said the demonstration was a wake-up call for Worthing, saying: "Two of the three options see your hospital downgraded.

"We are at a loss. We have been speaking to them (the PCT] over the last year and they are not listening."

He said the demonstration was to highlight to the people of Worthing that their hospital was under a real threat. "We have to wake up and let the PCT know what we think of their proposals. They have earmarked 1million for the consultation; we would like to have a fraction of that money to get our message across."

For full story see West Sussex Gazette July 18