Build a new hospital for East Surrey and Sussex residents
The Issue
In 2001, my beloved nan passed away at East Surrey Hospital due to neglect and lack of staff. She suffered from a broken knee and succumbed to a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) that went untreated, simply because the knowledge and resources were lacking at the time. I often wonder if she might still be with us today had she been provided with the care that is now available through simple yet crucial interventions, like pressure socks.
Sadly, this story is not unique. Many residents of East Surrey and adjoining areas continue to face the harsh reality of overcrowded medical facilities. With only one major hospital in the region, the inadequate infrastructure is stretched thin, compromising patient care on an alarming scale. The closure of Crawley A&E has only exacerbated this problem, leaving residents of Surrey and Sussex with very few options for immediate and adequate medical care.
East Surrey Hospital currently bears the overwhelming burden of servicing not only its local community but also large new residential areas sprouting across the region. These growing populations are contributing to rampant overcrowding, posing an urgent risk to both patients and medical staff. Tragically, lives are lost and health is compromised, purely due to insufficient facilities to meet the immense demand.
According to recent health department statistics, the current patient-to-bed ratio at East Surrey Hospital is 50% higher than the national average. This is a crisis that demands immediate attention and decisive action.
We call upon local authorities, healthcare decision-makers, and national bodies to take responsibility. The establishment of a new hospital in East Surrey is not a luxury—it is a necessity. By constructing an additional medical facility, we can ensure that residents receive timely and competent healthcare services. It will significantly reduce wait times, distribute services more equitably, and most importantly, save lives.
This is not just a proposition for a new building; it's a call to uphold the basic human right to adequate healthcare for every East Surrey and Sussex resident. I urge you to join me in this critical initiative to push for a new hospital that can accommodate the increasing healthcare demands of our growing communities. Together, we can make sure that no other family suffers through loss due to the inadequacy of our existing healthcare infrastructure.
Please sign this petition and help create a safer, healthier future for everyone in our region.
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The Issue
In 2001, my beloved nan passed away at East Surrey Hospital due to neglect and lack of staff. She suffered from a broken knee and succumbed to a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) that went untreated, simply because the knowledge and resources were lacking at the time. I often wonder if she might still be with us today had she been provided with the care that is now available through simple yet crucial interventions, like pressure socks.
Sadly, this story is not unique. Many residents of East Surrey and adjoining areas continue to face the harsh reality of overcrowded medical facilities. With only one major hospital in the region, the inadequate infrastructure is stretched thin, compromising patient care on an alarming scale. The closure of Crawley A&E has only exacerbated this problem, leaving residents of Surrey and Sussex with very few options for immediate and adequate medical care.
East Surrey Hospital currently bears the overwhelming burden of servicing not only its local community but also large new residential areas sprouting across the region. These growing populations are contributing to rampant overcrowding, posing an urgent risk to both patients and medical staff. Tragically, lives are lost and health is compromised, purely due to insufficient facilities to meet the immense demand.
According to recent health department statistics, the current patient-to-bed ratio at East Surrey Hospital is 50% higher than the national average. This is a crisis that demands immediate attention and decisive action.
We call upon local authorities, healthcare decision-makers, and national bodies to take responsibility. The establishment of a new hospital in East Surrey is not a luxury—it is a necessity. By constructing an additional medical facility, we can ensure that residents receive timely and competent healthcare services. It will significantly reduce wait times, distribute services more equitably, and most importantly, save lives.
This is not just a proposition for a new building; it's a call to uphold the basic human right to adequate healthcare for every East Surrey and Sussex resident. I urge you to join me in this critical initiative to push for a new hospital that can accommodate the increasing healthcare demands of our growing communities. Together, we can make sure that no other family suffers through loss due to the inadequacy of our existing healthcare infrastructure.
Please sign this petition and help create a safer, healthier future for everyone in our region.
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Petition created on 8 November 2026