With NHS services under threat across the UK, this episode takes a look at a campaign that overturned the government’s plans to close a vital London hospital, as well as the insights that experience can offer other activists. I spoke to Dr Tony O'Sullivan about the secrets of the "Save Lewisham Hospital" campaign's successes. Dr O’Sullivan covers: how many different sectors of the local community contributed their skills, ideas and energy to the campaign;how the group secured national media coverage;how they raised funds to challenge the government in the High Court; how the campaign has evolved to protect vital services in Lewisham and other areas of the country.

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