This year is the 70th anniversary of the NHS. It is also the 70th anniversary of our social care system—but this has received far too little attention to date. Yet social care is more important than ever before. A quarter of older people now need help with daily living—getting up, […]
Liz joins event to mark new beginnings for community organisation
On Friday I attend an event to celebrate the achievements of community group B-inspired, congratulated them for taking over ownership of the Health and Social Care centre and heard more about their plans of the future. I always enjoy visiting the B-inspired team. They are an absolutely fantastic organisation which […]
Liz gives support to Leicester’s Homeless Charter
On Friday I met with the Rev Alison Adams from Leicester Cathedral to learn more about the City’s Homeless Charter. The charter aims to bring people together to look at how we can prevent homelessness and make Leicester a place where no one needs to sleep on the streets. Charities, […]
Liz visits Barley Croft Primary School
Peppers, broccoli and blueberries were on the menu last week as I joined students at Barley Croft Primary School for a lesson in health eating! The scheme is being run in partnership with NHS school fruit & veg scheme and aims to encourage young people to try more fruit and […]
Liz congratulates local business on physics award
On Tuesday 16th October I was delighted to join staff from Leicester West business Pepsico in Parliament where they were one of six companies to win a Business Innovation Award from the Institute of Physics. I am very proud of the team at PepsiCo, who were the first food business to […]
Liz celebrates teacher’s fantastic achievement
I was thrilled to join the Lord Mayor in celebrating Maggie Scott’s incredible achievement of fifty years teaching at Forest Lodge Primary School here in Leicester West. Maggie is such an inspiration and I am delighted to see her achievement recognised.
Liz visits Stokes Wood Primary School
I had a really lovely time at Stokes Wood Primary School last week. It was great to see the headteacher Jane Gadsby and all the other teachers and staff there. They all share such determination and commitment to giving children the best start in life.
Liz Visits Local Engineering Company
I loved visiting Samuel James Engineering last week. Samuel James is such a fantastic company providing switchgear and control systems for the railway industry. The company are looking to expand and I am hoping to help them get space they need so we can ensure this great company has a […]
Liz talks to students at the University of Leicester
I was delighted to have been invited to the University of Leicester last week to talk to students about the role of an MP and how Parliament works. I had a great time and really enjoyed answering their questions. They asked me about the role of an MP, here in […]
Liz questions Brexit Secretary on Britain’s future relationship with the EU
Despite being promised that signing an EU trade deal after Brexit “would be the easiest in history”, the reality is that the Withdrawal Agreement!which the Government is currently struggling to secure only covers our financial settlement for Brexit, Citizens Rights and the Northern Ireland border. I am extremely concerned that […]
Liz questions Health Minister on medical waste scandal
I am deeply concerned that company Healthcare Environment Services (HES) has been found to have not properly stored or disposed of hundreds of tonnes of hospital waste, including body parts. The Environment Agency has now launched a criminal investigation into HES, after finding the firm was in breach of environmental safety limits at four sites […]
Liz attends launch of new Children’s Air Ambulance
Today I attended the Leicestershire launch of the new Children’s Air Ambulance. The new Children’s Air Ambulance will make such a difference to the lives of children and their families right across the country. The Children’s Air Ambulance has now launched two new helicopters, one will be based in Doncaster […]
