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House of Commons · Adjournment Debate

East Leake Health Centre

25 February 2020 · 3 other contributors

Opened by Ruth Edwards Con Rushcliffe

NHS

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Ruth Edwards raised concerns about east leake health centre in the House of Commons. A government minister responded. Other MPs also contributed.

Key points

  • East Leake health centre in Rushcliffe constituency requires an upgrade due to being outdated and unfit for purpose, causing regular leaks and flooding issues.
  • A proposed new facility costing 12.4 million aims to co-locate primary care, social services, community facilities, and diagnostic services to reduce hospital pressures and improve integrated care.
  • The minister acknowledges the challenges and commits to improving access to primary care services in new housing developments, urging early engagement between healthcare providers and local planning authorities.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Ruth Edwards Con Rushcliffe

East Leake health centre, in the Rushcliffe constituency, requires an upgraded facility to serve its growing population. The current building is outdated and unfit for purpose with regular leaks and flooding issues affecting patient care. With over 1,300 new houses built and another 400 planned, there will be a significant increase in patients needing services like GP appointments, vaccinations, and palliative care. A proposed new facility costing £12.4 million aims to co-locate primary care, social services, community facilities, and diagnostic services, reducing hospital pressures and improving integrated care for elderly residents.

Other contributors (3)
  • Jim Shannon DUP Strangford

    Condemns the lack of funding for frontline healthcare services in rural areas.

  • Lindsay Hoyle Lab Salford and Eccles

    Reminds Ruth Edwards that her debate should not be widened to other constituencies

  • Alicia Kearns Con Rutland and Melton

    Emphasises the need for investment in primary care facilities across rural areas.

Government Response

Jo Churchill

Congratulates Ruth Edwards on her passionate speech and acknowledges the challenges faced by East Leake's health centre. Commits to improving access to primary care services in new housing developments, highlighting the Cotgrave model as a successful example of co-located facilities. Recognises the growing patient list size due to housing developments and urges early engagement between healthcare providers and local planning authorities. Mentions ongoing work on the sustainability and transformation partnerships, the primary care estates and technology transformation fund investing £800 million, and the general practice premises policy review. Emphasises workforce growth in general practice and allied health professionals. Invites Ruth Edwards to discuss further opportunities for investment.

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