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House of Commons · Adjournment Debate

Healthcare: Hampshire

20 November 2024 · 2 other contributors

Opened by Danny Chambers Lib Dem Winchester

NHS

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

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At a glance

Danny Chambers raised concerns about healthcare: hampshire in the House of Commons. A government minister responded. Other MPs also contributed.

Key points

  • MP expressed concerns about NHS healthcare issues in Hampshire, highlighting public uncertainty and anxiety over service provision.
  • The MP detailed challenges including potential loss of A&E and consultant-led maternity services, impacting local communities and care quality.
  • Minister committed to addressing issues with increased investment, hospital programme reviews, and reforms to shift care to communities.

How the debate unfolded

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

Opened the debate

Danny Chambers Lib Dem Winchester

The MP expressed significant concerns about the ongoing issues with NHS healthcare services in Hampshire, highlighting the stress and difficulties residents face due to insufficient access. The speaker criticised Conservative promises of a new hospital that were later found to be unsubstantiated, leading to public uncertainty and anxiety over future service provision. He detailed specific challenges including potential loss of A&E and consultant-led maternity services, underscoring these changes' impact on local communities and patient care quality. Chambers stressed the importance of maintaining current healthcare facilities while planning for future needs, advocating for improved mental health support and addressing shortages in primary care, dentistry, and pharmacy services. He also emphasised the need to enhance social care funding to alleviate NHS pressures during winter months.

Other contributors (2)
  • Jim Shannon DUP Strangford

    Highlighted the difficulties faced by people living in rural areas in accessing healthcare.

  • Not Mentioned

    Discussed the challenges faced in providing hospice care and the need for sustainable funding.

Government Response

Andrew Gwynne

The Minister acknowledged the concerns raised by Danny Chambers and committed to addressing the issues affecting Hampshire’s healthcare services. He outlined a comprehensive approach involving increased investment, hospital programme reviews, and reforms aimed at shifting care from hospitals to communities. Specific measures mentioned include funding for additional dental appointments in underserved areas, expanding the role of community pharmacies, incentivising NHS dentists through golden hello schemes, and introducing mental health support teams in schools across England. The Minister also committed to improving social care services and working with other parts of the UK to share best practices. Emphasising the need for local decision-making guided by clinical expertise, he reiterated the government’s commitment to fixing the NHS and ensuring that all patients can access quality healthcare when they need it.

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