From Alison Griffiths, MP:

This is a big step forward. The Government is now actively considering whether to step in over the decision to permanently close services at Zachary Merton Hospital. That only happens because residents spoke up and refused to let this be brushed aside.

People in Rustington were told this closure was temporary. It is now permanent, and the evidence behind that change still has not been clearly set out. I have heard from so many of you about what this means in real terms, from longer journeys to more pressure on families.

I have been raising this again and again in Parliament, pressing Ministers directly, writing to the Secretary of State to call this decision in, and tabling a series of Written Parliamentary Questions. We have moved this onto the Government’s desk, but we are not done yet.

I want to keep hearing from you. What has this meant for you or your family? Please share your views at:alison.griffiths.mp@parliament.uk