We’ve recently had real problems in our local A&E department. Over the past couple of months, only 79% of patients were seen in 4 hours, compared to the Government’s new lower target of 95%. Leicester’s Clinical Commissioning Group tells me these delays have been caused by NHS staff shortages, cuts to social care […]
On Friday, I welcomed his Royal Highness, Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent to Leicester as we showcased the brilliant work of De Montfort University’s Square Mile project. The project uses DMU’s talents and resources to help improve life for local residents in Fosse, Woodgate and Newfoundpool. […]
You might have heard or read reports in the media recently about the appalling case of Lydia Spilner, a 100 year-old woman who died at Leicester Royal Infirmary as a result of dehydration. On 5th June I spoke to BBC East Midlands Today about poor standards of care for elderly […]
On Tuesday 4th June I hosted a reception in Parliament for Saga, who offer holidays, insurance and other services for people over 50 years old. I spoke about the vital contribution older people make to our economy and society as a whole. An increasing number of older people are, or […]
Matthew Pietrzyk, a 7-year old boy from Glenfield, was born with a rare genetic kidney disorder and desperately needs a transplant. His mum Nicola and grandfather Bernard Irwin – who is one of my constituents – are running a brilliant campaign to encourage donors to come forward, including as […]
As part of ‘Action on Stroke Month’, I’m urging people to get their blood pressure checked, in a bid to raise awareness of the dangerous link between high blood pressure and stroke. I had my blood pressure tested last week at the “Know Your Blood Pressure” event in the Highcross […]
On Sunday, I appeared on the BBC’s Sunday Politics Show with Jessica Lee, Conservative MP for Erewash to talk about the Queen’s speech, domestic violence and the Government’s Care Bill. You can watch the show here.
Summers Cafe at the Court Crescent Community Centre in Braunstone is a brilliant community project led by Mel Megree and Kay Anderson. They run a wide range of activities for local residents, from play groups to tea dances – there really is something for everyone. I recently went along to […]
Earlier today I put out a press release with my analysis of the Government’s social care proposals. You can read the document here: Liz Kendall MP’s press release 3 con care trick 14th May 2013 I also talked about this issue from the front bench in last night’s Queen’s Speech […]
On Tuesday 7th May I gave a speech to the Fabian Society about the implications of our aging population for public services and the role of the state. You can read my speech here: Liz Kendall MP’s speech A New Care Covenant 7th May 2013
Too often patients and their families struggle with all the different NHS and social care services to get the help they desperately need. This isn’t good for them, and it wastes taxpayers’ money too if people end up having to use more expensive hospital or residential care. People want services […]
Photo taken by HollisPhotography.Com I’m very proud to be a Patron of Home-Start, the fantastic national charity for parents with young children that was founded here in Leicester. Last year, Home-Start supported 852 families and 1,813 children across Leicestershire. Their 519 fully-trained parent volunteers work directly with families in their […]
