Seaton Hospital is important to patients across East Devon.
I met with Health Minister Lord Markham CBE earlier today, who holds responsibility for sponsorship of NHS Property Services, to discuss my concerns about the hospital’s empty wing.
Lord Markham agreed that the wing's demolition did not seem financially sensible when alternative uses could be found locally to benefit the community. EDDC planning permission would also be required, which is unlikely.
He committed to working with me to find a solution.
I will continue to meet with NHS Devon & Property Services to discuss the options.
Community hospitals have looked after my family for generations and I want them to keep caring for yours.
I will always fight for them.