MP presents petition to House of Commons calling for enhanced urgent care services at Rugby's Hospital of St Cross

The Rugby MP wants the government to work closely with the NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board to ensure that urgent care provision at the Barby Road hospital is upgraded to include a doctor led service.

Speaking in Parliament this week, John said: “I welcome the investment that has expanded and improved services at the Hospital of St Cross in Rugby. But my constituents want urgent treatment to improve further and include more doctor-led services.

“I’ve raised this issue with ministers and in the House. Locally, I’ve convened roundtables with stakeholders, including community health organisations, councillors, and campaigners to ensure their voices are heard by local health leaders.”

Backed by hundreds of constituents, John said he represented local concerns directly to the heart of government.

He said: “I have asked these leaders when their review of urgent emergency care will conclude.

“Now, I expect local health leaders, to take note and more importantly take action.

“The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urge the Government to work with NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board to ensure that urgent care provision at the Hospital of St Cross is retained and enhanced, to include a doctor led urgent care service.”

The MP has said he will continue pushing for improvements, working with the Labour Government in Westminster, local health leaders, local campaign groups and citizens.