Crewkerne beds must be protected, says Dance, as he joins calls for care reform
Adam Dance, Liberal Democrat MP for Yeovil, has called on Somerset NHS leaders to give firm guarantees on the future of beds at Crewkerne Community Hospital.
21 Jul 2025
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Statement: Crewkerne Community Hospital
"In recent weeks, I have received a number of messages from concerned residents about the future of Crewkerne Community Hospital. I want to thank everyone who has been in touch. Your concerns are heard......."
16 Jul 2025
Adam Dance MP raises gender gap in autism and ADHD diagnosis and calls for fairer SEND reform
Adam Dance, Liberal Democrat MP for Yeovil, has called on the Government to address the significant gender gap in autism and ADHD diagnoses, warning that women and girls are being systematically overlooked in the current system.
15 Jul 2025
Adam Dance MP presses Government on rising child poverty in Yeovil
Adam Dance, Liberal Democrat MP for Yeovil, has challenged the Government over its failure to tackle rising levels of child poverty in South Somerset.
7 Jul 2025
Adam Dance MP: “The National Maternity Review Cannot Forget Somerset”
Adam Dance, the Member of Parliament for Yeovil, has today called on the Health Secretary Wes Streeting MP to ensure that Somerset and the South West are not overlooked in the Government’s announced national review into maternity services.
24 Jun 2025
Adam Dance MP: “We need a better understanding of ADHD in our prison system”
Liberal Democrat MP for Yeovil, Adam Dance, has called for improved data collection and earlier support for people with ADHD in the criminal justice system...
17 Jun 2025
Government fails to deliver accessible social housing for disabled people in rural areas
Adam Dance, Liberal Democrat MP for Yeovil, has challenged the government over its failure to ensure adequate provision of accessible social housing for disabled people...
17 Jun 2025
Adam Dance MP calls for stronger action on rural litter and waste as Government admits lack of assessment
Adam Dance, Liberal Democrat MP for Yeovil, has called on the Government to take stronger, more targeted action to address littering and its public health impact in rural communities.
17 Jun 2025
Adam Dance MP urges Government to commit to properly funding Yeovil Hospital in NHS funding debate
Liberal Democrat MP for Yeovil, Adam Dance, has urged the Government to commit to maintaining and properly funding a general district hospital in Yeovil, during a recent Westminster Hall debate on NHS funding in the South West.
17 Jun 2025
Spending Review 2025: Adam Dance MP says Chancellor has “let down Somerset”
Responding to the Spending Review today (Wednesday 11 June), Adam Dance, Liberal Democrat MP for Yeovil, has criticised the Government for neglecting key local priorities...
11 Jun 2025
Yeovil MP Adam Dance warns Government risks ‘decimating’ rural communities ahead of Spending Review
Liberal Democrat MP for Yeovil, Adam Dance, has today issued a strong warning to the Government ahead of the upcoming Spending Review, urging Ministers to rule out reported plans to cut the nature-friendly farming budget.
10 Jun 2025
Adam Dance Statement: Winter Fuel Allowance
“I welcome the Government’s decision to reinstate Winter Fuel Payments for pensioners earning £35,000 or less. This U-turn comes after sustained pressure from the Liberal Democrats and tireless campaigners...
9 Jun 2025
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