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Community Hospitals
P002897 - 16 January 2024
Presentations: 1
Presenters: 1
At a Glance
This petition concerning community hospitals was presented to Parliament once by 1 MP.
Issue Summary
The petition addresses the residents' strong objection to the disposal of an entire wing of Seaton Community Hospital, which was built with local donations, potentially putting the hospital’s future viability at risk.
Action Requested
The House of Commons is requested to urge the Government to take into account the concerns of petitioners and take action to return the facility to the local community so it can be repurposed to provide better care for those living in the area.
Key Facts
- Over 9,000 signatures from residents in Axe Valley
- Seaton Community Hospital was built with active support and fundraising efforts by local residents
- NHS Property Services is involved in potentially selling off part of the hospital building for housing
Presentation Timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
Presented
16 January 2024
Richard Foord
Lib Dem
Honiton and Sidmouth
I rise to present a petition on behalf of the residents of the Axe valley, and the towns of Seaton, Beer, Colyford and the surrounding area, who are objecting in the strongest possible terms to the disposal of an entire wing of Seaton Community Hospital. The petition has been signed by over 9,000 of my constituents, because they object to the fact that the hospital, which was funded by generous local donations, is being ripped away from them, and in part potentially sold off by NHS Property Services, and disposed of for potential sale for housing.
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