Tory cuts mean higher waits for GP appointments
According to Pulse’s annual survey of waiting times, for the first time ever the average wait for a routine GP
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Health
We have to be honest about the need to legalise drugs
Responding to the growing crisis of drug-related deaths, Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson for the West Midlands and Birmingham Ladywood parliamentary
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Tory NHS plan not fit for purpose
Responding to the Health Foundation’s report, which criticises the Conservative Government’s long term plan for the NHS being jeopardised by a lack
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Should we legalise drugs, or continue to fund violent crime?
Commenting on the furore over Michael Gove’s admission of drug-taking, Lee Dargue, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Birmingham Ladywood and Health
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Lib Dem bill to bring in mental health checks for new mums
Today (7th March) Liberal Democrat MP Wera Hobhouse will introduce a Bill to improve mental health care for new mothers.
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New Health Secretary must change course
Commenting on the appointment of Matt Hancock as the new Health Secretary, Lee Dargue, Health Spokesperson for the Lib Dems in
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Conservative NHS funding plans are using plasters to cover a gaping wound
Responding to news that the that the Conservatives are seeking just £20bn for the NHS by 2020 Liberal Democrat Health
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The Home Office needs to put compassion and science above the fear of Cannabis
Responding to news that the Home Office is considering if Cannabis Oil can be used to help stop life-threatening seizures
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Lib Dems are honest about the NHS needing more money
Responding to the major new report on the future needs of the NHS and Social Care funding, Lee Dargue, Lib
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Liberal Democrats call for drug use to be seen as a health matter
Responding to comments from the Minister of State for Security and Economic Crime that the UK “is fast becoming the biggest
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