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Tuesday 13th January 2026

(1 day, 13 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Whitby Portrait John Whitby (Derbyshire Dales) (Lab)
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T9. Until covid, Hulland Ward had a local NHS clinic serving the community. However, it was closed, first temporarily and then permanently, leaving many vulnerable and elderly residents without healthcare and putting immense pressure on services in Brailsford. Will the Minister consider reopening that health centre? What steps is the Department taking to ensure that more people in Hulland Ward can access healthcare close to where they live?

Karin Smyth Portrait The Minister for Secondary Care (Karin Smyth)
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I know that this is of great concern to my hon. Friend and his constituents. It is a matter for the commissioning officer at his local ICB. I recommend that he keeps talking with them about the best provision for his constituents.