Petition · past parliament
I want to get Portland Hospital Dorset to be open again.
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
Portland Hospital is a great Hospital have used it so many times, As can't get appointment at our surgery as so busy you can wait weeks for appointment, So we could go to the minor injuries unit which is a bus ride down or taxi .
I would like to see Portland Hospital open for the portlanders would be great to have it as a Nightingale Hospital we have Portland port with navy ships in the harbour and the Helicopter pad which is used quite a lot for Navy and Army Air Ambulance if needed plus the police so it's a great location. This would free up our Weymouth and Dorchester Hospitals more for emergencies plus Portland people would not have to come of the Ireland I'm afraid if accidents on Beach Road stuck in traffic will miss there appointment I have the backing of Portland Councillor Giovanna Lewis.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. Decisions on how particular hospitals are used is a matter for the NHS and individual trusts.
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The Government has also created an online service to help you find out what you can do if you’re struggling because of coronavirus: https://www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-support
You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips
You can read impartial analysis of the Government response to coronavirus and policy developments here: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/coronavirus/
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Timeline
| 24 Apr 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Jul 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
14 Jul 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.