Tribute to Fiona Higginson

Early day motion 2011, tabled 13 October 2025 by Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 8 members.

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 by party: Liberal Democrat 6, DUP 1, Labour 1.