Delivering the best NHS

Last month I visited Radiotherapy UK's drop-in in Parliament and pledged to campaign for better radiotherapy treatment and NHS care more broadly in Parliament.Sadly, no Integrated Care System or region in England is meeting its 62-day cancer waiting list target.

Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the opening of the South West Liver Unit at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Derriford. Patients with liver disease will be treated in a brand new state-of-the-art space thanks to the refurbishment of the South West Liver Unit.

It was great to welcome James Cleverly MP, Chairman of the Conservative Party and Cabinet Minister to Plymouth on Thursday.  After a brilliant session out on the doors meeting local residents in Devonport, we visited Peninsula Dental School next door to the Cumberland Centre in Devonport and&n

This last week, I’ve been seen at Derriford Hospital four times and by the GP twice and have had an excellent experience, looked after by some inspirational men and women when I was at my most vulnerable. For years I’ve had gynaecological issues (something I'm keen to make sure we ta

This week, the Prime Minister launched the Long Term Plan for the NHS – a historic moment for patients in Plymouth Sutton and Devonport and across the country. The publication of the plan follows the announcement last year that the NHS would receive £20.5 billion extra by 2023-24, of which £30 mill

When I was interviewed for the position of candidate a few weeks ago, I said that one of my campaign priorities was to ensure our local NHS services get the funding they need.