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Location of the Torbay and South Devon NHS out-of-hours Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Services
P003075 - 16 July 2025
Presentations: 1
Presenters: 1
NHS
At a Glance
This petition concerning location of the torbay and south devon nhs out-of-hours primary percutaneous coronary intervention services was presented to Parliament once by 1 MP.
Issue Summary
The petition highlights concerns that the proposed temporary co-location of out-of-hours Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PPCI) services from Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital will increase travel times and potentially delay emergency cardiac treatment for residents in South Devon. Petitioners argue that timely, local access to urgent cardiac care is essential.
Action Requested
The petitioners request that the House of Commons urges the Government to ensure NHS Devon reconsider the proposed co-location and maintain all PPCI services within the local area.
Key Facts
- Proposed temporary co-location at Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.
- Increased travel times for residents in South Devon.
- Devon Integrated Care Board (ICB) planned to consider a proposal on 29 May 2025 but withdrew it due to feedback from various stakeholders.
- An update will be presented to the board in July, developing a case for change covering the whole cardiology pathway.
- Contact details for Devon ICB available at https://onedevon.org.uk/contact-us.
Presentation Timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
Presented
16 July 2025
Caroline Voaden
Lib Dem
South Devon
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