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House of Commons · Westminster Hall

Super Health Hub in Plymouth City Centre

25 October 2022 · 1 other contributor · 3,895 words

Opened by Luke Pollard Labour (Co-op) Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Responding minister: Robert Jenrick

NHS

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At a glance

Luke Pollard raised concerns about super health hub in plymouth city centre in Westminster Hall. A government minister responded.

Key points

  • Concerns raised about NHS crisis in Plymouth, including long ambulance wait times, hospital bed shortages, GP shortages, and dilapidated facilities.
  • The super health hub project is crucial for improving access to healthcare services and addressing current NHS issues in Plymouth.
  • The Minister highlighted ongoing NHS capital funding, including 15 million for estate improvements at Plymouth hospitals and 250 million to the Devon integrated care board.

Key requests to Government

I am asking the Minister to restore or find £41 million in NHS funding to build the super health hub, which would provide significant benefits including early diagnosis, mental health services, drug treatment, housing support, training, employment assistance, and better management of conditions. The project also enjoys cross-party support.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Luke Pollard Labour (Co-op) Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

I am concerned about the crisis in Plymouth's NHS, including severe ambulance waiting times, hospital bed shortages, social care system issues, GP shortages, long dentistry waiting lists, and dilapidated premises. The super health hub project is crucial for addressing these problems and improving access to healthcare services.

Other contributors (1)
  • Caroline Nokes Con Romsey and Southampton North

    Called Luke Pollard to move the motion and announced there will not be an opportunity for winding up; this is the convention for 30-minute debates.

Government Response

Robert Jenrick

The Minister congratulated Luke Pollard on securing the debate and highlighted the current NHS capital funding situation, noting a £4 billion annual investment for each of the next three years. He mentioned specific investments in Devon including £15 million for estate improvements at Plymouth hospitals and £250 million allocated to the Devon integrated care board over the next three years. The Minister stated that decisions on local health infrastructure are now guided by local priorities and ICBs, but there is no additional national funding available for projects like the Super Health Hub in Plymouth. He expressed willingness to visit Plymouth and broker a meeting between stakeholders and NHS England to explore innovative solutions.

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