Gerard Butler's anger at plan to close hospital ward in his native Paisley

Daily Record UK

Oct 25 2011

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Film star Gerard Butler has given his backing to a children's ward which is threatened with being shut in his home town.

The 300 actor branded the proposed closure of ward 15 at Paisley's Royal Alexandra Hospital "shocking" and said he would help fight it "in whatever way possible".

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde health board are threatening to axe the ward.
Machine Gun Preacher star Gerard sent a message to campaigners from the US.
He said: "I keep in touch with what's going on at home through my mother.

"This proposed closure is shocking and I'm happy to lend what support I can.

"Various members of my family have reasons to be thankful for ward 15.

"For the ward to close, and for the RAH to lose the skills and jobs that would go along with it, is a blow Paisley can do without.

"I am happy to support this campaign in its efforts in whatever way possible."
The health board said: "There will be full public consultation before any final decision is reached and, ultimately, ministerial approval."