Improving health and social care

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.

News

Opening of New Joint Fire and Ambulance Station

On Friday Victoria had the pleasure of opening the new joint fire and ambulance station in Louth. This is part of the national blue light collaboration programme to improve patient services and give our emergency workers better facilities for use when they start and end their shifts. Victoria

Modernising the Mental Health Act

Today's debate on the use of force in mental health units looked at important measures to make the 1983 Mental Health Act fit for purpose.

Westminster Hall debate on Surgical Mesh Implants

This morning Victoria Atkins MP contributed to an important debate giving a voice to those affected by complications from surgical mesh implants. She raised the case of a constituent who developed debilitating pain from nerve damage and fibromyalgia as a result of her mesh surgery.

Victoria welcomes surge in new GPs

Victoria Atkins, Member of Parliament for Louth & Horncastle has welcomed the recruitment of more GPs locally as part of her ongoing campaign for better local healthcare - and warned of the dangers of scare mongering about Louth Hospital. Victoria said, "I was elected on a promise to fight for

Victoria meets Guide Dogs for the Blind

Yesterday I met the lovely Prudy in her time off from training for The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association (UK)! 90% of people with sight loss frequently have problems with cars parked on pavements and I have been contacted about this occurring on roads in Louth & Horncastle. It is impor

Victoria's Statement on Bird Flu

I am greatly concerned to hear of the outbreak of bird flu that has been confirmed at a farm near Louth.