2024 October

I attended a pop-up charity shop in aid of Hospice Care Week on 10 October. This was organised by Hospice UK, the national charity for hospice and end of life care, supporting over 200 hospices to ensure dignity for all who need hospice care. I signed the letter (below) to add my support to this pertinent

At a packed meeting on Tuesday 8 October 2024, MPs and visitors heard from Five Ambassadors; HE Mr Tarek Ahmed Ibrahim Adel the Ambassador of Egypt, HE Mr Omar B Al-Nahar the Ambassador of Jordan, HE Dr Husum Zomlot the Ambassador of Palestine, HE Ambassador of Lebanon Rami Mortada, HE Mr Shaikh Fawaz Bin Mohammed Al Khalifa

A debate was held on Monday 7 October 2024 on Lord Darzi’s independent investigation into NHS performance. This was a comprehensive report and i was called to speak however there was a 3 minute limit on speeches as so many MPs wanted to speak in the Debate. The Offical Report ( Hansard) reprints what is

The Government has announced a £421 million boost to the Housing Support Fund, granted to Councils to provide crisis support to vulnerable households in most need with essential costs over winter, including energy and water bills, food and other essential items. The Government have extended the Household Support Fund from 1 Oct -31 March 2025