Written questions

Maternity Services: Sussex Weald

2026-05-13 · Department of Health and Social Care · 1336 · Official question

Dr Luke Evans

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, to ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the closure of the Crowborough Birthing Centre on (a) public health, (b) patient saf

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...