Our Local NHS

Residents will recall that last month the Care Quality Commission published its result of an inspection of East Surrey Hospital’s maternity department. The CQC rated the department as “requires improvement” a fall from its previous rating of “outstanding”.

I am aware that many people locally have concerns about pharmacy services – and it was an issue raised at the Horsham District Older Peoples’ Forum.

Many in Horsham are aware of the brilliant work of Dr Susan Michaelis on Lobular Breast Cancer. After a helpful meeting earlier in the year with the Minister I am keen to get a follow up alongside Susan.

Today I once again visited the South East Coast Ambulance Service at their base in Crawley.

Ehlers-Danlos seriously impacts a number of constituents and I was pleased last week to attend the Ehlers-Danlos Support UK's panel where I was interested to learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of the condition.

Last night I was present at the brand new St Catherine's Hospice in Pease Pottage when they received the keys of the building.

Jeremy Quin, MP for Horsham, has raised serious concerns with Gatwick’s Northern Runway expansion plans. 

I joined the Chancellor yesterday with other Sussex MPs to raise specific issues we want to see considered as part of his Autumn Statement and future budget preparations.

I was concerned to be notified by the Care Quality Commission that following an inspection as part of their national maternity services inspection programme, East Surrey Hospital’s maternity department has now been rated as “requires improvement” a fall from its previous rating of “outstanding”.

This week marked “Restart a Heart Day”; a day to raises awareness of cardiac arrest and increase the number of people trained in lifesaving CPR and defibrillation.