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Stepping Hill Hospital
21 January 2020
Lead MP
William Wragg
Debate Type
Adjournment Debate
Tags
NHSSocial CareEmploymentNorthern Ireland
Other Contributors: 4
At a Glance
William Wragg raised concerns about stepping hill hospital in the House of Commons. A government minister responded. Other MPs also contributed.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
William Wragg raised concerns about the performance of Stepping Hill Hospital, highlighting its 'requires improvement' rating from the Care Quality Commission and its struggles to meet the four-hour target in accident and emergency. He praised the hospital's role during the Manchester Arena bombing but stressed the need for additional funding and improvements to address rising demand, demographic challenges, and limited facilities. The MP welcomed the £30.6 million investment for a new emergency care campus but sought further short-term solutions to alleviate current pressures on staff and patients.
Jim Shannon
DUP
Strangford
Congratulated William Wragg for his efforts and highlighted the importance of retaining specialist services.
Mary Robinson
Con
Cheadle
Agreed that the £30.6 million investment in a new emergency care centre would make a significant difference to relieve pressures on Stepping Hill Hospital's A&E department.
Andrew Gwynne
Lab
Denton and Reddish
Emphasised the demographic challenges faced by Stockport, with high proportions of elderly residents requiring complex care, and the impact this has on emergency services at Stepping Hill Hospital.
Robert Largan
Con
High Peak
Congratulated William Wragg for securing the debate and highlighted the need to build the urgent care centre as soon as possible.
Government Response
Edward Argar thanked William Wragg for raising awareness about Stepping Hill Hospital's challenges. He acknowledged recent performance issues in A&E but highlighted the hospital’s strengths, such as its stroke centre being rated top in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The Minister outlined short-term measures like additional funding for winter pressures (£2 million), ECIST support, and GP streaming to improve patient flow. Long-term investments include £30.6 million for an emergency care campus with urgent treatment centres and a GP assessment unit, subject to public consultation. Argar committed to working towards faster implementation timelines, emphasising the Government's broader NHS investment of £33.9 billion.
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