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House of Commons · Petition P002859

Phlebotomy Services

19 September 2023

Presented 1 time by 0 MPs

NHS

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At a glance

This petition concerning phlebotomy services was presented to Parliament once by 0 MPs.

Issue summary

The petition concerns the closure of phlebotomy services at Deal Hospital in October 2021, which has left older, poorer, clinically dependent people and children inadequately provided for in terms of essential blood testing services.

Action requested

The petitioners request the House of Commons to urge the Government to ensure that the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board reopen blood testing services at Deal Hospital immediately.

Key facts

  • 3,000 signatures collected
  • Phlebotomy services closed in October 2021
  • Affects older, poorer, clinically dependent people and children in Deal and Walmer
  • Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board have not reinstated the blood testing services at Deal Hospital

Presentation timeline

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

  1. Presented 19 September 2023

    No presenters recorded for this presentation.

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