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Helen Whately at Faversham Village Hospital

Healthcare affects us all, whether we’re patients ourselves or our families and friends. As a parent, I make regular trips to the GP with my children and occasional visits to A&E too.

The major hospitals around this area are all in difficulties and many GPs are full to bursting, with patients queuing at 8am for appointments. The future of Faversham Minor Injuries Unit is uncertain (as I write).

Our local health services are not alone; GPs and hospitals around the country are struggling to cope. Although every year the NHS provides millions of people with excellent care, shocking cases have emerged where patients have been treated appallingly.

It’s easy to be critical but not necessarily helpful. I will champion our local NHS, work for good decisions and a fair share of funding. I use these services too. I want the NHS to provide excellent care to everyone who needs it.

 

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Helen in Faversham

Coronavirus local contacts page

Thursday, 14 January, 2021

Councillors and volunteers are playing a crucial role in our response to the coronavirus.

I’ve been truly impressed at the scale and speed of the response here in Faversham and Mid Kent, from our County Council to parishes and community groups, charities and local businesses. 

Helen at Westminster

Lockdown needed to stop NHS being overwhelmed

Tuesday, 5 January, 2021

This is not the start to the year any of us would have wanted.

William Harvey hospital

Local GPs join vaccine rollout push in Kent

Thursday, 17 December, 2020

I’m delighted that local practices are joining hospitals in helping to rollout the vaccine.

Helen at Kent and Canterbury hospital

£10 million funding boost for our local NHS

Monday, 14 December, 2020

I’m delighted that hospitals and other healthcare facilities across Kent will be getting over £10 million in extra investment this winter.

Helen at Westminster

New measures to tackle coronavirus in Kent

Thursday, 26 November, 2020

While I’m glad to see the national lockdown coming to an end, I know some people will be frustrated that the whole of Kent is going into Tier 3 as part of the new local restriction tiers.

Helen at Fusion

Charities in Faversham and Mid Kent get funding boost

Thursday, 19 November, 2020

I’m glad that several local charities in Faversham and Mid Kent have received almost £140,000 from the Government’s Coronavirus Community Support Fund.

Charities and volunteer groups are playing a crucial role in getting help to people who most need it during this pandemic.

Helen in Westminster

National measures needed again to protect the NHS and save lives

Monday, 2 November, 2020

This is a situation none of us wanted to be in, but we cannot wish it away.

We can’t ignore the rise in infections we’re seeing across the country, including in Kent. And we cannot ignore the pressure this is putting on our NHS hospitals and frontline services.

Helen supporting mental health services

More support for council services in Kent

Wednesday, 28 October, 2020

An extra £17.7 million is going to Kent County Council to support local services this winter.

The announcement last week means Kent has received over £138 million in extra funding from the Government since the pandemic began.

NHS 111 infographic

Enhanced NHS 111 service for people in Kent

Tuesday, 6 October, 2020

People who use the NHS 111 service in Kent, Medway and Sussex will benefit from a wider range of healthcare professionals as part of an enhanced service.

Helen with Health Secretary, Matt Hancock

More money for East Kent hospitals to prepare for winter

Monday, 21 September, 2020

Two of our hospitals in East Kent are getting a cash injection of £7 million to support A&E capacity during of the winter months.

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