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Liz champions achievements of New College School in Parliament

29/06/2012

During a recent House of Commons Debate on the Government’s proposed changes to GCSEs, I championed the achievements of local schools like New College, which was really struggling six years ago but last week received national recognition for being in the top 10% of improving schools in the country. Local […]

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Aung San Suu Kyi meets Labour’s Shadow Cabinet

27/06/2012

It was an incredible privilege and honour to meet Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of the National League for Democracy in Burma, when she came to a meeting of Labour’s shadow cabinet. She spoke about the huge challenges facing Burma and the vital role Opposition parties play in genuine […]

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Liz meets ‘Shared Lives Plus’ Carers

26/06/2012

On Friday I was privileged to meet with Gill, Richard and Denise, who live in Leicester and provide care through Shared Lives Plus. They take people who need care and support into their homes and their lives, either permanently, for short periods, or during the day. Gill and Richard have […]

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Liz joins CLASP carers to celebrate Carers Week

26/06/2012

On Friday 22nd June, I joined carers who use CLASP, the Carers Centre for a bite of lunch at Chutney Ivy, to mark the end of National Carers Week. I spoke to Charles, the centre manager, and was really pleased to learn that even in these difficult economic times, Leicester City Council is […]

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Liz pops in for a cuppa to mark the start of National Carers Week

26/06/2012

On Monday 18 June I joined local carers at the Guildhall, Leicester for a cup of tea to mark the start of National Carers Week. This celebrates the vital contribution Britain’s six million unpaid carers make to the people they care for, and to our local communities. The carers I […]

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Liz celebrates local college chief’s new national role

26/06/2012

On Monday 25 June I attended a parliamentary reception to celebrate the appointment of Maggie Galliers, Principal of Leicester College, as the new President-elect of the Association of Colleges. I know from her work at Leicester College that Maggie will be a fantastic champion for learning and the vital role […]

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Liz visits social care services in Leeds

26/06/2012

I recently went to Leeds to see the work their local Council is doing on social care. I visited Bramley Elderly Action, a fantastic voluntary group that runs exercise classes, craft groups and social clubs so older people can meet new friends and stay active. I also met with staff […]

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Liz champions the rights of people with learning disabilities

26/06/2012

I recently had the privilege of speaking at a joint meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Groups on Learning Disability, Autism, Complex Needs and Dual Diagnosis. The meeting was organised to launch Learning Disability Coalition’s “Care in Crisis” report which shows the terrible impact of this Government’s cuts to local councils […]

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Liz speaks in Parliament about cancer care

26/06/2012

Last week I spoke from the Opposition front bench in a Parliamentary debate about cancer care. England’s 28 cancer networks have played an absolutely vital role in improving the quality of cancer care in recent years. These networks bring together cancer experts from hospital and community services, share best practice […]

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Liz meets Labour Council Leads for Adult Social Care

25/06/2012

On Monday 25 June I met with Labour Councillors who lead on adult social care in different parts of the country. The meeting was in Birmingham, where this year’s Local Government Conference is taking place. We talked about the huge challenges councils face in meeting growing demand for social care, […]

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Liz speaks at Minority Elders’ Care Conference

01/06/2012

I recently took part in the National Pensioners Convention Minority Elders’ Care Conference at the African Caribbean Centre. The turnout was excellent, with over 100 people taking part. I spoke about the crisis in care for older people and the urgent need for reform. One particular issue we discussed is […]

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Liz supports ‘Restorative Justice’ project

01/06/2012

On 30th May I went to Home Farm in Beaumont Leys to present certificates to a group of volunteers who have completed training for a project run by the Restorative Justice Initiative Midlands. Restorative Justice gives victims the chance to tell offenders about the real impact of their crime, get […]