I’m campaigning for better services and support for older people, carers and their families, and a sustainable system for funding our NHS and social care in future.
There are around 6.4 million unpaid carers in the UK who provide care and support to family, friends and neighbours. Not only do carers provide a lifeline to some of the most vulnerable older and disabled people in our society, they also save the country an estimated £119 billion each […]
On Sunday, I appeared on the East Midlands Politics Show to discuss the health of the NHS in our region, alongside the former Conservative Health Secretary and MP for Charnwood, Stephen Dorrell MP. We talked about waiting times, NHS finances, the quiet crisis in social care and the need for […]
I recently visited the Oncology and Radiotherapy wards in the Osborne Building at the Leicester Royal Infirmary to see the brilliant work Macmillan Cancer Support does to help patients with cancer and their families. The NHS staff I met said the key to providing excellent quality care is having a […]
Daily Telegraph article says millions of elderly people are facing a “care crisis” after research from Liz shows government funding for care homes and support for frail elderly pensioners has been cut by almost a fifth.
Article in Daily Mirror quotes Liz’s research showing care for vulnerable elderly people is being cut by £1.3bn.
I recently met people with arthritis at a computer class organised by Community Leicester Arthritis Self Help (CLASH). Knowing how to use email and the internet can be really important for arthritis suffers, who often find it hard to get out and about, as these are a great way of […]
Dear Peter Re: Review into Leicester City Council’s Elderly Person’s Homes As you will recall from my letter of the 8th June 2011, the above mentioned review caused a great deal of anxiety for a number of my constituents as well as their relatives. I have no doubt that you […]
I’m delighted, and honoured, to have been appointed Labour’s Shadow Minister for Care and Older People. This is a hugely important issue that touches the lives of millions of families up and down the country, many of whom are worried about the future of care and support for older people […]
I have played an active role in supporting the campaign to keep community services at Manor House. The Council has agreed to re-open Manor House (4th January 2011) and I will continue to work with local residents to ensure there are proper community facilities in the area.
I recently attended a fantastic open event run by Leicester City Council’s Health Through Warmth team to promote winter safety at Home Farm in Beaumont Leys. Like much of the UK, Leicester has been hit by some dreadful weather over the past few weeks, so it is really important that […]
I recently met Karen Gavin, a local constituent in Western Park and Parkinson’s UK to discuss their campaign for more Specialist Parkinson’s Nurses. Specialist Nurses make a huge difference by helping patients better manage their condition, and save the NHS money by reducing the number of times people have to […]
I welcome you to your new position, Mr Deputy Speaker, and I thank you for giving me the opportunity to make my maiden speech during this important debate on poverty. It is a great honour to serve as the Member of Parliament for Leicester West. My constituency has a proud […]
