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Liz supports stroke services

06/02/2012

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 […]

Liz visits a dementia care ward

03/02/2012

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. […]

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Liz goes head to head with Tory MP to defend the NHS

01/02/2012

I recently appeared on the BBC’s Sunday Politics show with Tory MP, Margot James. We debated the Government’s Health and Social Care Bill. You can see the programme by clicking here.

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Our universities are miles ahead: Examples to all

01/02/2012

De Montfort University and the University of Leicester make a huge contribution to our city, not only by educating the next generation but by creating jobs and conducting groundbreaking research too. De Montfort is now running a great project called the Square Mile, which aims to help the communities of […]

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Join Liz’s campaign to protect our NHS

26/01/2012

David Cameron is forcing through the biggest re-organisation in the history of the NHS. As I’ve previously written this reckless and risky reorganisation is unnecessary, unwanted and damaging. Thousands of patients and NHS staff have already called on the Government to drop its Health Bill, but David Cameron is ploughing […]

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Liz backs project to help young parents

26/01/2012

The award-winning GAP (Gaining a Place) Project in Beaumont Leys is run by the East Midlands Housing Association. It provides young parents with decent accommodation while they get back on their feet. That might mean help to learn how to properly manage the family budget, or support to get the […]

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Working with employers to support local jobs

26/01/2012

I’m sure most of us associate Walker’s Crisps with Leicester legend, Gary Lineker but last week I met with the people who do the real work to bring these products to our supermarket and corner shop shelves. I toured the Walkers factory in Beaumont Leys, which has a long history […]

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In support of our flying heroes

20/01/2012

On Friday, I met staff working for the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance (DLRAA), including Andy Williamson, the Chief Executive. The DLRAA is a charity that works closely with the NHS to provide a vital emergency service, which often […]

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Seasons Greetings

22/12/2011

I’d like to wish you and your loved ones a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous and healthy New Year. As I reflect upon 2011, two things stand out for me above everything else. Firstly, it’s been an extremely tough year for many of my constituents. People are struggling to […]

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Liz backs Grey Pride Campaign

08/12/2011

On Monday 28 November I had the great pleasure of speaking at an event held in Parliament on the ‘Grey Pride’ campaign. The campaign calls on the Government to appoint a dedicated Minister for Older People with responsibility for championing the needs of people aged over 65 at Cabinet level. […]

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Proud to be Patron of Shama Womens Centre

08/12/2011

The Shama Women’s Centre in Highfields is a brilliant organisation that provides services and support to women throughout Leicester. By offering training opportunities, such as NVQ and ESOL courses, and a range of other services like supporting new mums to breast feed, Shama helps women, particularly from disadvantaged communities, to […]

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Liz visits Denham retirement village

08/12/2011

I recently visited Denham Garden Village, which is a development of retirement homes run by Anchor in south Buckinghamshire. The village is home to some 500 elderly residents, who all have access to a 24-hour support service, an on-site GP surgery, and other facilities that help them stay fit and […]