SONIA KUMAR MP LAUNCHES DUDLEY HEALTH HIGH STREET SURVEY – “I WANT LOCAL PEOPLE TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE”
Dudley MP Sonia Kumar is asking residents to help shape the future of healthcare in the town by launching a major public survey on her campaign to bring “Health on the High Street” to Dudley.
The NHS physiotherapist has been leading calls for Dudley to become home to one of the Government’s new neighbourhood health centres, bringing more NHS services into the heart of the town centre and making healthcare easier to access.
Now, she wants local people to have their say on what those services should look like.
The survey asks residents four simple questions:
- Would you like to see Health on the High Street in Dudley?
- What impact do you think it would have on our town?
- What types of health services would you like to see available on the high street?
- Would you support Sonia Kumar MP’s campaign to bring Health on the High Street to Dudley?
Sonia Kumar MP said:
“For too long, too many people have found it difficult to access the healthcare they need. Whether it’s travelling to appointments, long waiting times or struggling to navigate different services, the system simply doesn’t work as well as it should.
“I believe we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to change that by bringing more NHS services into the heart of Dudley town centre.
“Imagine being able to visit your GP, see a physiotherapist, access mental health support, attend a diagnostic appointment or get help to manage a long-term condition, all in one accessible location while also supporting our high street.
“This isn’t just about healthcare. It’s about breathing new life into Dudley town centre, increasing footfall for local businesses and making our high street a destination people visit every day.”
The campaign follows Sonia’s recent question in Parliament, where she secured a commitment from Health Minister James Murray to discuss Dudley’s bid as the Government rolls out 250 new neighbourhood health centres, with 120 expected to open by 2030.
As part of that campaign, Sonia has met local NHS leaders, businesses and community organisations to build support for the proposal.
She says the next stage is ensuring local residents help shape the vision.
“This campaign belongs to Dudley.
“As a former NHS physiotherapist, I understand how important it is that healthcare is designed around patients, not buildings.
“That’s why I’m asking residents to tell me what services they need most and what difference they think Health on the High Street could make.
“Every response will strengthen our case as I continue pressing Ministers and NHS leaders to bring this investment to Dudley.
“If we’re successful, it won’t just improve access to healthcare—it could transform our town centre too.
“This is about creating a healthier Dudley and a stronger Dudley, and I want local people at the heart of that journey.”
The survey is now open online, with paper copies also being made available at Sonia Kumar MP’s constituency office and at community events across Dudley over the coming weeks. Survey link below and QR code attached: