South West Norfolk MP Terry Jermy to host consultation sessions in Downham Market and Thetford to ‘fix broken’ NHS
Terry Jermy is encouraging those in his constituency to have their say regarding the future of the NHS.
The South West Norfolk MP will be hosting two discussion sessions next month for residents to attend as part of a national consultation - ‘Fixing Our Broken NHS – A 10-Year plan’ - which he is encouraging people to take part in.
It comes in the same week that Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced delays to the government hospital rebuild scheme, which has pushed back the completion date of Lynn’s new QEH to at least 2032.
Mr Jermy said: “As we are all aware, the NHS is under severe pressure and the Government has made it a key priority to address the problems it faces.
“Whether you use the NHS or work in it, you see first-hand what’s great, but also what isn’t working.
“The Government has launched the biggest conversation about the future of the NHS since its founding in 1948 – and as your MP I’m inviting you to have your say.”
As part of the initiative, the MP has been meeting with healthcare professionals in the area to discuss the challenges they face and opportunities for improvement.
Despite Mr Streeting’s announcement of a QEH delay, the South West Norfolk MP said he is “absolutely delighted” that a completion date has been announced and thanked the Labour Government for giving a timetable for delivery “so patients finally get the care they deserve”.
Mr Streeting said: “Today the NHS is going through the worst crisis in its history. But while the NHS is broken, it’s not beaten. Together, we can fix it.
“Whether you use the NHS or work in it, you see first-hand what’s great, but also what isn’t working.
“We need your ideas to help turn the NHS around.
“In order to save the things we love about the NHS, we need to change it.
“Our ten-year health plan will transform the NHS to make it fit for the future, and it will have patients’ and staff’s fingerprints all over it.”
Those wanting to take part in the consultations can do so in Downham on Saturday, February 1 or in Thetford on Saturday, February 8 from 10.30am until 12.30pm.
Constituents will need to register their interest by emailing their full address to terry.jermy.mp@parliament.uk, after which they will receive full details.
