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Bridlington Care Unit
P003202 - 20 May 2026
Presentations: 1
Presenters: 1
At a Glance
This petition concerning bridlington care unit was presented to Parliament once by 1 MP.
Issue Summary
The proposed closure of the care unit at Bridlington hospital in East Yorkshire is deeply concerning, as it provides essential short-stay rehabilitation for elderly residents and could lead to increased travel burdens and costs.
Action Requested
Urgently instruct NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board and York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust not to close the Bridlington Care Unit; work with health providers and the Bridlington Health Forum to expand services at Bridlington Hospital.
Key Facts
- 5,784 local residents have signed a petition against the closure.
- Bridlington’s population is rapidly growing, especially among over-65s.
- York and Scarborough are already at capacity with patients.
Presentation Timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
Presented
20 May 2026
Charlie Dewhirst
Con
Bridlington and The Wolds
The proposed rushed closure of the care unit at Bridlington hospital in my constituency is deeply concerning and must not go ahead. The unit provides vital short-stay rehabilitation close to home, especially for elderly residents, avoiding unnecessary travel to Scarborough or York for care or for relatives’ visits. Some 5,784 local residents have signed my petition in-person and online against the closure, in the light of Bridlington’s rapidly growing population, especially the over-65s.
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