It was great to take part in the CO-OP’s Christmas Toy Appeal last week. The CO-OP are collecting toy donations for children whose families may be struggling. You can find your local central England CO-OP here.
Leicester
Liz celebrates Kirk Walk resurfacing
I am so pleased to see that Kirk Walk in Braunstone Frith has finally been resurfaced. Jean Weston, a local resident, had a bad fall because of the terrible state of the path but thanks to relentless campaigning by local stalwart Joe Carroll, backed by our Western ward Councillors, it’s […]
Liz gets tested for HIV testing week
Last week, during Leicester’s HIV Testing Week I got tested at Trade Sexual Health in Leicester’s city centre. The test was quick and simple, and Christian and the team were so friendly! I really encourage people to get tested as Leicester has one of highest rates of late diagnosis outside […]
Liz supports campaign to tackle traffic
Last week I met with pupils at Braunstone Frith Primary School who’ve been gathering evidence to support their campaign to tackle traffic problems on Tatlow Road. We also met with the local Councillors, and an officer from Leicester City Council to explore what options are available, and what would work. […]
Liz congratulates Carers Centre on 30 years
Today is the 30th Anniversary of The Carers Centre – Leicestershire and Rutland. For thirty years they’ve supported unpaid family carers in looking after their loved ones, offering them advice and company through what can be an incredibly difficult time. I’ve written to Kirsteen McVeigh, CEO of The Carers Centre, […]
Statement from Liz Kendall MP
My partner and I are delighted to announce that we will be having a baby in the new year through surrogacy. It has been a really difficult time getting here, so we feel unbelievably lucky and happier than we ever imagined. We will be eternally grateful to our surrogate for […]
Liz visits Sunflowers Nursery
Last week I visited Sunflowers Neighbourhood Nursery in Braunstone to celebrate Children in Need day with them! The work they do to give children the best start in life, whether they are seedlings (0 – 2 year olds), sprouts (2 – 3 years) or flowers (3 – 5 years) is […]
Preloved@45 community shop holds toy sale
Toys were flying off the shelves at the Preloved@45 community shop Christmas sale on Friday! Don’t worry if you’ve missed out – there’s another sale on the 8th, 9th and 10th December from 10am-3pm. You can find more information here.
Liz visits Parkside Community Cafe
I had a much needed coffee at the fabulous Parkside Community Café, in the Braunstone Grove last week. They are open from 10am – 2pm Weds to Friday and serve paninis, jacket potatoes, cakes, bacon sarnies and more!
Liz speaks to BBC Radio Leicester about the cap on care costs
I spoke to BBC Radio Leicester about the real concerns that Labour have with the Government’s proposals on care costs. At a time when we have terrible frontline staff shortages, that family carers are being pushed to breaking point, and that disabled people can’t get the help they need to […]
Liz attends Carer’s support group
It was great to attend the Working Carers – Together We Care Group last night, and it was very useful to hear from people’s real, lived experiences. This is one of a number of support groups, organised by the Carer’s Centre, for those who support and care for someone. If […]
Concerns about booster vaccination take up
The latest data shows that less than a quarter of all care home residents in Leicester have received their Covid-19 booster jab. The Government set a deadline of November 1 for all care home residents and staff to be offered a booster dose of the vaccine. With over 43,000 care […]