Motion text
That this House celebrates the life and career of Fiona Higginson, who served as the Matron of Yeovil District Hospital's (YDH) Emergency Department, who tragically passed away on 30 August 2025; acknowledges her deep and abiding commitment to public service, demonstrated by her over 30 years of service at YDH; notes with admiration her exceptional compassion, kindness, and dedication, which were evident from her early work in elderly care medicine through to her leadership of the YDH Emergency Department; recognises that she led the Emergency Department with professionalism and good humour, consistently advocating for her patients and staff; and extends its deepest condolences to her family, friends, and the many colleagues she mentored and inspired.
Signatures (8)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Dance, Adam
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
10 October 2025
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
14 October 2025
Maguire, Helen
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
14 October 2025
Jones, Clive
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
15 October 2025
Dyke, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
15 October 2025
MacDonald, Mr Angus
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
20 October 2025
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.