For far too long residents of Britannia Road have suffered noise and vehicle-related anti social behaviours that have blighted their lives. Last November I brought together a delegation of officials from across Norfolk County Council, Norwich City Council and Norfolk Constabulary to loo...
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 welcome the announcement of £132,000 to resurface the footway of Eastern Close in Thorpe St Andrew; as part of a £6.4m package from Norfolk County Council to tackle potholes in Norfolk. More broadly, I welcome that the Government is investing more than £5 billion...
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...
I am delighted to report that positive change is on its way for residents in and around Britannia Road, in north Norwich, who have suffered anti-social behaviour from congregating drivers. I’ve secured a pledge from the police and city council to implement a Public Space...
A partnership of Norwich-based organisations has been awarded membership of Sustainable Food Places, a national network of over 90 local partnerships aimed at making local, healthy and sustainable food available to all. Norwich joins other cities including Bristol, Brighton & Hove a...
The Norwich Western Link (NWL) is an opportunity to boost economic growth and jobs across the Norwich North and Broadland constituencies. Having already helped to secure the investment that built the NDR, I support the NWL because it’s essential we eliminate the ‘rat-running...
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...
Last weekend marked the 36th National Cancer Survivors Day. Three years ago, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I was lucky to make a full recovery, thanks in no small part to the superb care of our NHS. But the success of months of chemotherapy owes itself to some...
I was pleased to be able to support the Disabled Children's Partnership with their recent call for information on the type of casework MPs deal with on behalf of disabled children and their families. As a former Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, it is hugely important to ...