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Location of the Torbay and South Devon NHS out-of-hours Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Services 2025-05-22
22 May 2025
Lead MP
Caroline Voaden
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
NHS
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Caroline Voaden raised concerns about location of the torbay and south devon nhs out-of-hours primary percutaneous coronary intervention services 2025-05-22 in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Mrs Caroline Voaden argues that the proposed temporary co-location of PPCI services from Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust to Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital would significantly increase travel times for patients with life-threatening cardiac emergencies, causing deep concern in her constituency. She states that constituents have contacted her fearing delays in urgent care, emphasising that quick access to treatment is critical in such situations and could endanger lives by reducing access.
South Devon
Mrs Caroline Voaden argues against the proposed change, citing concerns about increased travel times for patients with urgent cardiac issues. She notes that this could lead to delays in treatment and puts lives at risk. The petition she presents calls on the House of Commons to urge the Government to reconsider this proposal.
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