Chloe SmithOver recent months, I have been working hard to reinforce the position that a growing city such as Norwich requires a steady stream of new or expanded health facilities to support the population growth. I have been campaigning continually for the right level of doctor and NHS dentis...
The Chancellor is right today to focus on growth, including helping people into work. He joins my consistent argument that it's economically right and morally right to include the talent and potential that could be in the UK workforce given the necessary support. The Autumn...
In as long as it takes you to read this post, a British woman will hear she has breast cancer. 5,000 will hear that diagnosis in October, and in our lifetimes 1 in 7 of us will have the disease. It’s the most common cancer, and still pretty frightening. But it’s not so scary an idea if y...
I am pleased to see that the local NHS are making progress with their dental offer since taking on dental commissioning from NHS England in April 2023. The ICB has published their short-term dental plan to help stabilise dental services in Norfolk and Waveney, and to begin to improve acces...
In a significant stride towards improving women's reproductive health, the government has unveiled a groundbreaking survey to enhance care and overall well-being while upholding its commitment to reducing waiting lists. The NHS is dedicated to providing world-class healthcare for wome...
As your Member of Parliament for Norwich North, I know how important it is to be able to get a doctor’s appointment when you need it, and that’s why the NHS has always been a top priority in my constituency work. I am thrilled to share some exciting news highlighti...
The Conservative Government is delivering on its promise to cut NHS waiting lists. O am delighted that our Norwich Community Hospital on Bowthorpe Road has been chosen to benefit from a massive boost of almost £20million in funding for a new ward this winter. This brand new modular ward wil...
I welcome the publication of the NHS's long-term workforce plan today. This plan signals the largest NHS expansion in history and is set to build the NHS workforce capability for the future. The detailed plan outlines how the NHS intends to train and develop staff, retain their staff...
I recognise that access to NHS dentists remains an issue for my constituents, a situation compounded by the pandemic and a shortage in dental workforce across the UK. The Government has taken a number of steps to encourage dentists to take on more NHS work and made it easier for overseas dentists to...
Today marks the start of Carers Week. A carer is anyone who looks after a family member or friend who has a disability, mental or physical illness, addiction, or who needs extra help as they grow older. Caring's impact on all aspects of life from relationships and health to finances...