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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 08 Jan 2018
NHS Winter Crisis

"In Medway, we have seen great pressures in the system over the past few weeks. We have seen advance planning at Medway Maritime Hospital and extra funding going into the clinical commissioning group. Does my hon. Friend agree that the staff at the hospital have done an outstanding job so …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 30 Nov 2017
Deafness and Hearing Loss

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr McCabe. I congratulate the hon. Member for Poplar and Limehouse (Jim Fitzpatrick) on securing this important debate; it is a real pleasure for me to speak in it. I also think it is an absolutely fantastic move that today’s debate …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 14 Nov 2017
Oral Answers to Questions

"T2. A few months ago, Medway hospital came out of special measures, with the improvement to patient safety being one of the most notable highlights in the report. Given the success in my local area, will my right hon. Friend inform the House what progress he is making to boost …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 03 Nov 2017
Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Bill

"It is really good that my hon. Friend has highlighted the role of PCSOs. In January, we will increase the number of PCSOs who police our communities in Kent, because we recognise that they play a key role in the transition from meeting people with mental health issues on the …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 03 Nov 2017
Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Bill

"There has been increased police use of body-worn cameras in Kent and it has been going quite well. Will my hon. Friend give me slightly more information about what has been happening in Dudley South?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 25 Oct 2017
Social Care

"Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for calling me to speak in this debate on a subject that is vital to many in our communities and one that is close to my heart. It should almost go without saying that those working in social care deserve huge respect and thanks for …..."
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Written Question
Health Services
Tuesday 18th October 2016

Asked by: Kelly Tolhurst (Conservative - Rochester and Strood)

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps his Department is taking to analyse and expand health service capacity in areas of expected high population growth.

Answered by David Mowat

Neighbouring National Health Service providers, commissioners, and other health and care services are currently developing strategic plans across 44 sustainability and transformation ‘footprints’ to deliver a sustainable NHS. These are geographic areas in which people and organisations are collaborating to develop plans to improve the way that health and care is planned and delivered in a more person-centred and coordinated way for local people. In places where high population growth is identified as a need it is expected that the plans will contain a locally developed approach to ensure the service can manage demand.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 05 Jul 2016
Oral Answers to Questions

"11. What steps his Department plans to take to improve local dispensing arrangements...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 05 Jul 2016
Oral Answers to Questions

"I have been contacted by a number of disabled constituents who have encountered difficulties receiving dispensed drugs from their local GPs because they fall outside geographical criteria as of last year, therefore adding a significant financial burden. Given instances where dispensing GPs have blocked the arrival of some local pharmacies …..."
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Written Question
Alcoholic Drinks: Consumption
Thursday 5th May 2016

Asked by: Kelly Tolhurst (Conservative - Rochester and Strood)

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment he has made of the effects of moderate alcohol consumption on cardiovascular and cognitive health.

Answered by Jane Ellison

The UK Chief Medical Officers have made an assessment of the effect of moderate alcohol consumption on cardiovascular and cognitive health as part of their review of the alcohol guidelines.

The advice that the UK Chief Medical Officers give on how the public can limit their risks from drinking alcohol can be found on Gov.uk at:

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/health-risks-from-alcohol-new-guidelines