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East Leake Health Centre
25 February 2020
Lead MP
Ruth Edwards
Debate Type
Adjournment Debate
Tags
NHSSocial CareEmploymentAgriculture & Rural Affairs
Other Contributors: 3
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.
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
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 The current building is outdated and unfit for purpose with regular leaks and flooding issues affecting patient care.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.
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
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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