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.
Action Snapshot:
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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 Triathlon challenge to raise funds for Julia’s House. Please consider supporting their incredible work.
Letter to the Minister
Alternative Triathlon interview
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.
Action Snapshot:
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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