MP for Carshalton and Wallington Tom Brake has announced a public meeting regarding the future of St Helier Hospital.

This comes after Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust confirmed that there would be an involvement programme on the future of health services in the area involving local residents until September 30.

Mr Brake’s public meeting will be on Thursday August 31 from 7pm at Strawberry Lodge, Mill Lane in Carshalton.

‘‘The future of St Helier is my top priority,” Mr Brake said. “That's why during the recent election, I consistently made the case for St Helier to get the £219 million plus of investment which was scrapped by the Conservative Government.

“We have a great local hospital with hard-working staff who deliver good care, but they're let down by outdated, poor quality buildings.

“This initial consultation is just the start and no decision has been made. That's why it's really important that residents get involved and let the Trust know what they think.

“I am pleased that a representative from the Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust and Ruth Dombey, Leader of Sutton Council have both agreed to attend.’’