I recently visited a supported home for people with learning disabilities in which is run by the national organisation Dimensions. It was a real pleasure to meet with residents and hear at first-hand how important it is to get support based on their individual needs. One woman told me that because of the help […]
I met a group of young people at Beaumont Lodge Neighbourhood Association this week. They told me about a project they’ve been doing, learning about fair trade both here in the UK and in other countries. We also talked about their hopes for the future and what they want to […]
Whizz-kidz is a brilliant charity that helps give disabled children more independent lives, including by providing wheelchairs and other mobility equipment. I recently went to see our local Whizzkidz group at Beaumont Leys School. The young people I met told me about their ‘Be Aware, Don’t Stare’ campaign, showing me […]
I had a very useful meeting with Dr Sheila Marriott, Regional Director of the Royal College of Nursing in the East Midlands and her colleague Tim Baggs. We discussed the huge pressures facing local NHS services, cuts in nursing staff, and the impact of the Government’s reckless reorganisation. If you […]
In response to the decision on Leicester’s children’s ECMO service, Liz Kendall MP said: Expert clinicians have raised serious concerns about the impact of moving Glenfield’s children’s ECMO service to Birmingham. They believe it could take years to build the service back up to its current excellent standard, risking children’s […]
On Thursday 28 June I had the pleasure of speaking at an event organised by a fantastic charity called Grandparents Plus, which champions the vital role grandparents play in the UK. I spoke about the huge contribution grandparents make to their families and communities, our economy and society as whole. […]
Backing local businesses to boost jobs is one of my key priorities as an MP. I recently visited the Mark Group Academy in Beaumont Leys. This growing company – which directly employs 650 staff in Leicester and over 2000 worldwide – helps make homes more energy efficient, including through cavity wall and […]
Today’s decision to move children’s heart surgery services from Glenfield has come as a terrible shock to patients and their families, the staff at the hospital and thousands of members of the public. I spent the day at Glenfield, and was with the families, doctors, nurses, support staff and volunteers […]
I recently spoke in a House of Commons debate on the need for a dedicated Minister for Older People in the Cabinet. This has been called for by the ‘Grey Pride’ campaign, and backed by more than 137,000 people who have signed the campaign’s petition. I want to see the […]
On Saturday I went to Braunstone Carnival at Fullhurst School, along with hundreds of my constituents. There were some great performances from local dancers, keep fit demonstrations, and Street Vibe were on hand with a youth pod to demonstrate the fantastic work that they do. I was also really pleased […]
On Friday 29 June I took part in a walk about in Beaumont Leys with local residents, ward councillors, representatives from Leicester City Council, the local City Wardens and police. Many residents who replied to my recent community survey had expressed concern about the local environment and I was keen to […]
I recently met with Inspector Kevin Morris the Commander at Beaumont Leys Local Policing Unit which covers New Parks, Beaumont Leys and Abbey wards. Inspector Morris told me that overall crime in the area is down more than 17% since this time last year. This is fantastic news, and shows that […]
