A Somerset MP has called for the county and the South West to be included in the national maternity services review.
Adam Dance, the Liberal Democrat MP for Yeovil, is concerned that an investigation into Yeovil District Hospital won't be included in the government's national review of maternity services.
This is despite the ongoing issues caused by the closure of Yeovil Hospital’s maternity and special care baby unit.
In a recent House of Commons debate, Mr Dance warned that the closure of Yeovil’s maternity services had "left a dangerous gap in care" and could cause harm without urgent action.
He said: "Somerset has been hit hard by the loss of services in Yeovil.
"We’ve had expectant mothers forced to travel up to an hour for care, neighbouring hospitals overwhelmed, and hard-working staff pushed to their limits.
"Lessons need to be learned."
Mr Dance is now asking health secretary Wes Streeting to make sure Somerset is included in the NHS maternity services review announced recently.
He added: "This is not just about one hospital.
"This is about the future of safe, accessible maternity care across Somerset.
"We need urgent answers, immediate investment, and a firm commitment that no more families will be left behind."
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