Written questions

Maternity Services: Sussex Weald

2026-05-13 · Department of Health and Social Care · 1335 · Official question

Dr Luke Evans

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to reopen the Birthing Centre in Crowborough; and what steps he is taking to mitigate the impact of its closure on access to maternity care for residents in Sussex Weal

Answer

The Department has not made an assessment because local National Health Service organisations are best placed to make decisions on commissioning services locally, including maternity services, working with providers and other stakeholders to best meet peo...