Landmark reform of mental health laws Thursday, 14 January, 2021 Major reform of Mental Health Act will empower individuals to have more control over their treatment and deliver on a key manifesto commitment. Major reform of Mental Health Act will empower individuals to have more control over their treatment and deliver on a key manifesto commitment. Reforms will deliver parity between mental and physical health services and put patients’ views at the centre of... Westminster News
Question to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock 12th January 2021 I asked a question regarding the impact and financial situation for schools on the re-opening after lockdown. Opinions
Government to deploy first British-manufactured rapid lateral flow antigen tests for COVID-19 12th January 2021 The government has ordered 2 million of the first British-manufactured tests for use in asymptomatic testing. The government has ordered 2 million of the first... Westminster News
Question to Nadhim Zahawi, Under-Secretary of State for COVID-19 Vaccine Deployment 11th January 2021 On Monday, I asked this question to ensure that communication channels regarding the vaccination process will be clear and concise. Opinions
Craig Whittaker MP welcomes Government support to give every child in Calderdale access to a high-quality remote education 11th January 2021 Craig Whittaker MP has welcomed the measures the Government has put in place to ensure every student across Calderdale receives a high-quality remoted education... Local News
Summary of Existing Coronavirus Economic Support 11th January 2021 The government has spent £280 billion this year on an unprecedented package of economic support to protect people’s jobs and livelihoods, while supporting... Westminster News
LOCAL AND NATIONAL VACCINE UPDATE 8th January 2021 Nearly 1.5 million vaccines have been administered so far across the United Kingdom Calderdale & Kirklees NHS Trust are administering almost 1000 vaccine jabs a... Local News
NHS patients to receive life-saving COVID-19 treatments that could cut hospital time by 10 days 8th January 2021 Clinical trial results show the drugs reduce risk of death by 24% for critically ill patients and time spent in intensive care by up to 10 days. Patients in... Westminster News
New support for businesses 5th January 2021 We have already set out our economic package of support for businesses over the Winter, including monthly grants for closed businesses worth up to £3,000 per... Westminster News
Prime Minister announces national lockdown 5th January 2021 The Prime Minister has announced a national lockdown and instructed people to stay at home to control the virus, protect the NHS and save lives. The Prime... Westminster News