Health Care
Championing hospice and palliative care and improving access to local GP and pharmacy services.
Hospice and Palliative Care
I am passionate about ensuring everyone in Dorset and across the country can access high-quality hospice and palliative care when they need it most. Services such as Julia’s House Children’s Hospice and Lewis-Manning Hospice Care are lifelines for families yet face devastating funding pressures.
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I raised serious concerns directly with the Minister of State for Care, Stephen Kinnock.
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I met with local hospices to hear first-hand about their challenges.
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I chaired a parliamentary roundtable on palliative care in remote, island, and rural communities.
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I completed an alternative marathon challenge to raise funds for Julia’s House. Please consider supporting their incredible work.
The NHS and Local Health Services
Our NHS is under immense strain. I have spent time on the ground with local health professionals to understand the challenges they face and to push for better support and funding.
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I shadowed a care worker to understand the pressures frontline staff face.
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I visited local pharmacies to hear their concerns and to advocate for fairer funding.
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I met the Friends of Victoria Hospital in Wimborne to discuss community health initiatives.
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I supported the Friends of Wareham Hospital campaign for the return of local chemotherapy services.
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I chaired a GP roundtable to hear directly from doctors about operational and financial obstacles.
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I shadowed a GP at Walford Mill Medical Centre to see first-hand how services are coping.
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I voted against National Insurance rises that harm GPs, hospices, and dentists.
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I called on the Government to improve healthcare referrals for children.
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I raised concerns with the Minister about two-tier employment in the NHS.
Vikki with the ambulance service
Vikki on a visit to Victoria Hospital Wimborne