Save our Hospital

Moretonhampstead Hospital is under threat. Originally gifted to the NHS to serve local people, it is now at risk of being sold, with no return to our community. If that happens, we will permanently lose the opportunity to keep essential healthcare and support services local.

Now is the time to act to keep the hospital in the community and shape its future as a Community Health & Wellbeing Hub.

Hear what this means for our community

What you can do

Sign the Petition
Write to your MP

A strong case for keeping care local

Keeping care local has the potential to create significant long-term benefits for our community. Independent analysis by Global City Futures indicates that joined-up, community-based healthcare can improve wellbeing, strengthen local services and reduce pressure elsewhere in the system. The appraisal is based on cautious assumptions using recognised national methodologies and rural population data.

  • estimated long-term social and health benefits over 20 years

  • of social value created for every £1 invested

  • annual value generated through better joined-up support for people with complex needs

  • annual value created through better local access to healthcare services for rural residents

Why the value is so high

  • Better joined-up care

    bringing healthcare teams together improves communication, coordination and outcomes

  • Earlier intervention

    helps prevent more serious and costly conditions

  • Better rural access

    helping people sooner helps prevent deterioration and avoid crisis care

  • Support for older people

    around 30% of local residents are aged over 65, increasing the need for accessible local healthcare

  • Reduced loneliness

    creating a welcoming local hub for wellbeing, connection and community support

Supported by our community