I've been campaigning for better health and social care in our area, from the future of our hospital, to individual health conditions that affect residents of the constituency of Louth & Horncastle.
Dentistry is a priority for this government. I know from my experience representing a rural and coastal constituency in Lincolnshire how frustrating it is for people who cannot get a dentist appointment, especially after the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on dentistry.
Today Victoria visited Louth Hospital and met some of their incredibly hard working team.Victoria was pleased to visit our Urgent Treatment Centre, Endoscopy unit and see the hospital’s dedicated MRI suite.
I have organised a letter from Lincolnshire MPs to the Secretary of State for Health & Social Care on NHS dental provision in the county.
As a group of MPs, we continue to press for further action so that everyone, particularly children, seeking NHS dental care can receive it when they need it.
I have been very concerned to hear reports of Louth Hospital's Urgent Treatment Centre being closed overnight in recent days.
I have followed this up with the local NHS and have asked for a meeting to discuss this urgently. I hope to provide an update on this soon.
Following an engaging meeting with TED In East Lindsey's, Jane Berni about the Ageing Without Children programme, I met Cllr Patricia Bradwell, Deputy Leader for Lincolnshire County Council, to discuss the delivery of local domestic abuse and children’s services.
I am pleased to add my support to the new TED Ageing Without Children Group (AWOC) and to help raise awareness of those who are ageing without children, particularly in our rural district of East Lindsey.
Ahead of the return of all students next week, it was inspiring to visit the John Spendluffe Technology College to meet Deputy Headteacher, Martin Whitaker, and hear about the Covid secure measures the school has in place.
It was great to visit the local vaccination site at the Marisco Medical Practice on a sunny morning in Mablethorpe last week. Thanks to the hard work of all involved, over 6,500 people have received an injection at the site so far.
During my visit, I spent ti
It was great to visit the local vaccination site at Louth Hospital where I met NHS staff, volunteers and patients who are currently involved in the vaccine rollout.
With over 19,000 residents now having received their first dose of the vaccine at the Louth centre since its opening in December,
