Save St Peters Hospital

Save St Peters

Priti has been campaigning alongside her colleague and neighbouring MP John Whittingdale to save the medical services currently located at St Peters Hospital in Maldon. 

Since the first announcement by the Mid & South Essex ICS that they would be consulting on proposals to move services to other locations within mid and south Essex, Priti has been working with local community campaign groups to oppose these plans and ensure that the vital services are retained within the Maldon District. 

St Peter’s Hospital is not just a much-loved local health facility, it is an integral part of life in the Maldon district. After the controversial consultation, the people of Maldon made their voices loud and clear in their opposition to the ICB’s plans. 

The announcement in September 2024 that the Mid & South Essex ICS would undertake a six-month delay in making a decision on the future of the site, and establishing a working group with wide range of representatives to develop viable solutions that will meet local healthcare needs and demands, was warmly welcomed. 

While this decision and the announcement of a delay is welcome, it is not the end and Priti stands ready to work with the ICB, local council, and the Government to find a lasting local solution to this situation.

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Witham and Maldon MP’s committed to saving medical services

Dame Priti Patel and Sir John Whittingdale have had two meetings in connection with the Mid and South Essex ICB proposals for the future provision of services at St Peter’s Hospital, Maldon.On 14th October, Sir John and Dame Priti met Karin Smyth, Minister of State for Health, with officials in the

Statement on St Peter’s Hospital

I welcome the announcement this week that the NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (MSEICB) will be undertaking a six-month delay in the final decision regarding the removal of vital health services from St Peter’s Hospital in Maldon, and establishing a working group with wide range of repr

Local MPs meet with campaigners to save medical services in Maldon district

The MPs for Witham and Maldon, Dame Priti Patel and Sir John Whittingdale, have met with the Save Maldon Medical Services group for the first time since the General Election to discuss the findings of the recently published draft report on the public feedback to the Mid & South Essex ICS consult

Local MPs meet with campaign group to discuss next steps

Both MP’s for the Maldon District, Dame Priti Patel and Sir John Whittingdale have further met with members of the ‘Save Maldon Medical Services’ group (16th May 2024) to discuss the ongoing campaign to save vital medical services from being relocated outside of the district.Priti and John spoke to

Local MPs team up with Save Maldon Medical Services group

The two MPs representing the Maldon District, Priti Patel MP and Sir John Whittingdale MP, have met representatives from the Save Maldon Medical Services group, the local campaign group opposing the proposals relating to St Peter’s Hospital.Both Priti and John have been working to retain local medic

‘Level Up Maldon District Health Services’ says Priti

Priti questions Minister on the £5 million grant for Maldon District from the Levelling Up Fund. Priti and Sir John Whittingdale MP for Maldon both want this money to be spent on local health services to support residents and protect vital services with the potential closure of St Peter’s Hospital.

Local MPs meet Ministers over St Peter’s Hospital

Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, and Dame Priti Patel, MP for Witham, have met with Andrew Stephenson MP, Minister for Health and Secondary Care, and Helen Whately MP, Minister for Social Care, at the Department of Health to discuss the future of St Peter’s Hospital, Maldon.

Adjournment Debate on the future of St Peter’s Hospital

Priti takes part in an Adjournment Debate on the future of St Peter’s Hospital secured by Sir John Whittingdale the MP for Maldon. Priti agrees with Sir John that services should remain local and that the consultation should be extended.

Raising residents concerns over St Peter’s Hospital

In Parliament recently, Witham MP Priti Patel raised local concerns from constituents across Witham and Maldon with the Department for Health and Social Care over the future of St Peter’s Hospital in Maldon.