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Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit at Yeovil District Hospital

P003175 - 23 March 2026

Presentations: 1
Presenters: 1

At a Glance

This petition concerning hyper-acute stroke unit at yeovil district hospital was presented to Parliament once by 1 MP.

Issue Summary

The petition addresses concerns about the planned closure of Yeovil District Hospital’s hyper-acute stroke unit (HASU) without sufficient local evidence, particularly regarding travel times to alternative hospitals.

Action Requested

The House of Commons is urged to review and ensure that the plans for closing Yeovil District Hospital’s HASU do not proceed until a comprehensive evidence base has been established about the impact on local residents.

Key Facts

  • More than 12,000 signatures collected
  • Concerns over travel times to alternative hospitals
  • Petitioners request a review of the planned closure

Presentation Timeline

MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.

Presented
23 March 2026
Adam Dance Lib Dem
Yeovil
Following an online petition signed by more than 12,000 people, I present this petition on behalf of Yeovil residents, who declare that Yeovil hospital’s hyper-acute stroke unit should not close unless local evidence supports that decision, particularly evidence relating to travel times to HASUs in other hospitals. The petition states:
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