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South Tyneside Hospital
P002667 - 09 June 2021
Presentations: 1
Presenters: 1
At a Glance
This petition concerning south tyneside hospital was presented to Parliament once by 1 MP.
Issue Summary
The petition addresses concerns about the downgrading of South Tyneside Hospital, which includes the loss of acute services such as stroke and maternity care, potentially impacting access to healthcare for residents in South Shields.
Action Requested
The House of Commons is urged to work with NHS England, South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust, South Tyneside Clinical Commissioning Group, and South Tyneside Health & Well-being Board to halt plans to close acute services at South Tyneside District Hospital and ensure the safeguarding of its Accident and Emergency Service.
Key Facts
- 44,000 constituents signed the petition.
- The "alliance" between South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust (STFT) and City Hospitals Sunderland (CHS) is causing a downgrade in services at South Tyneside Hospital.
- There is an immediate threat of losing acute stroke and maternity services.
- Concerns that this decision reflects government direction to reduce NHS funding and fragment the service.
Presentation Timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
Presented
09 June 2021
Emma Lewell-Buck
Lab
South Shields
I rise to present a petition about South Tyneside Hospital on behalf of 44,000 of my constituents in South Shields.
The petition states:
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