On Friday 24th February I helped judge the Active Physics ‘Become a Star’ competition at Leicester’s brilliant National Space Centre. It’s really important that we encourage more children to get interested in and excited about science, including physics. So I was delighted to back the Active Physics competition, and will […]
Last week I gave a speech at the Institute for Public Policy Research about reforming care and support for older people. We need to tackle the immediate and growing care crisis, and develop a better, fairer system for the future. This is vital to help older people and their families […]
Last week the House of Commons debated a Labour Party motion calling on the Government to publish the NHS Risk Register, which is a document outlining the potential risks of the Government’s Health and Social Care Bill. I had the privilege of giving the closing speech in the debate from […]
On 20th February 2012 I gave the annual Leicester Mercury lecture at the Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society. The topic of my speech was the implications of new and social media for democracy and the political process. I argued that social media is having a real impact on the way […]
On Friday 17th February I went to the launch of ‘Big Up New Parks’ – a fantastic new youth and community service run by Soft Touch Arts. ‘Big Up New Parks’ is funded by the Big Lottery Reaching Communities Programme. It offers creative activities in New Parks that are accessible, […]
In her latest Leicester Mercury column, Liz talks about the launch of Big Up New Parks, a youth and community service run by Soft Touch Arts.
I recently attended the official opening of the newly refurbished Barley Croft Primary School. With investment from the City Council, the school building has been transformed. An excellent community facility for local residents and children has also been created, by linking the school up with the Healthy Living Centre next […]
I am a long-standing and passionate supporter of LGBT equality. When I became involved with the CARE internship programme in December last year, I had no idea CARE had co-sponsored a conference in which “therapeutic approaches to same sex attraction” appeared on the agenda. I find this deeply offensive to […]
One of the best questions I have been asked since becoming the MP for Leicester West is: “Why do we have laws?” It came from a young boy at Glebelands school, during one of their morning assemblies. Every Friday I try and visit one of the primary schools in my […]
On Friday 3rd February, I met a group of local people who have had a stroke and their carers, at an event organised by the Stroke Association at the Brite Centre in Braunstone. Volunteers who run support groups for people who have had a stroke and their families in Leicester […]
Earlier this week I had the privilege of visiting Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham and learning about the work the hospital is doing to improve care for older people. Geriatricians play a crucial role in leading these improvements, working alongside other staff like specialist mental health nurses and occupational therapists. […]
On 25th January 2012, I spoke to the North West Carer Leads Network conference, on the need to reform services and support for older and disabled people. I said that the care system must start with the needs of families and communities, and do more to support the 6.4 million […]
