DOZENS of people flocked to the University of Surrey last Thursday to make their voices heard over the potential closure of the Accident and Emergency Department at the Royal Surrey County Hospital. The meeting was organised by Jeremy Hunt, MP for South West Surrey, and Guildford’s MP Anne Milton.Royal Surrey Chief Executive Nick Moberley attended alongside Nick Yeo, who is Chief Executive of the North Surrey Primary Care Trust and the transition Chief Executive of the new Surrey-wide PCT.Some heated exchanges were witnessed between the pair and some members of the public who felt very strongly about the threats. Speaking after the meeting, Jeremy Hunt said: “Once again we are facing another box ticking ""consultation"" in which the NHS appears to listen, but actually carries on cutting services regardless of what local people say. “To lose Accident and Emergency services at Royal Surrey would be the first step in closing down the hospital altogether and would be devastating for our area. What sort of service is it if you take up to an hour to get to hospital in an emergency?”Anne Milton said: “I was delighted so many local people, including doctors and nurses, came along to voice their concerns about the future of our local hospital. The message is clear; we want services to stay at the Royal Surrey. The threat is real and the fight is on.”