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Trusted community champions vital to improve take-up of measles vaccination
The measles outbreak could spread but vaccinations are the most effective way to protect yourself and loved ones. If you have any questions about measles, or what’s in the vaccinations, you can: * ask your GP surgery or other healthcare professionals for advice * read more about why vaccination is safe and important by clicking […]
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St Albans Cathedral Peace Vigil
At St Albans Cathedral, under the newly installed peace doves, people from across the district gathered for a Peace Vigil. Faith leaders spoke about the importance of peace in their own religions. Rabbi Adam and Akhtar took questions from members of the public about their recent inter-faith work, including going into St Albans schools together […]
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**Herts SEND debate**
In early December, I secured a Parliamentary debate on special educational needs and disability (SEND) services in Herts, raising both the damning Ofsted report and the issue of chronic underfunding. Specifically, I asked the SEND Minister to: issue an improvement notice to Herts SEND Area Partnership appoint a SEND Commissioner to drive improvement forward release […]
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St Albans MP celebrates small business Saturday
Earlier this winter I celebrated small business Saturday – and what an amazing array of small businesses we have in St Albans. Remember: we either use them or lose them, so let’s use them and keep our high streets busy and buzzing with small and independent businesses. Lovely to see: Liam at Toast Panda Cards […]
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Christmas Appeal Success
Thank you! Together we have raised a fantastic £7510 for local charity Citizens Advice. This month energy prices are going up – again. The last time that happened, Citizens Advice had to turn away 97 people because they’d reached capacity. This year, because of your generosity, an extra 150 people can be seen. Your generous […]
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Autumn Statement
**My statement on the Conservative Government’s autumn statement on changes to tax, welfare and public services** The Conservative’s deafening silence on the NHS today was staggering. Across the country and here in St Albans too many people are in pain, stuck on waiting lists that are preventing them from working and impacting their quality of […]
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St Albans MP visits local arts group Doodlebug
Daisy Cooper joined children’s arts and crafts group Doodlebugs to talk all things mental health with founders Mandi Webster and Lenya Lambrou. Doodlebugs was built from the ground up by volunteers Mandi and Lenya, with the aim of nurturing creativity, building confidence, and fostering a positive mindset. Mandi and Lenya run daily after-school sessions, as […]
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Tackling the Climate Emergency
Tackling the climate emergency must remain a priority for the government. I recently attended three events to press the government to go further and to raise local issues in St Albans: An all-party climate change reception to put pressure on Government Minister’s to be more ambitious at November’s COP28 world climate summit A drop-in event […]
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Hundreds of residents respond to St Albans MP’s Health and Social Care Survey
What a busy morning! Thank you to the hundreds of residents who have responded to my health and care services survey. It’s so important for me to hear about your experiences, and priorities. As I read through every single response, I’m making sure to take notes of your main concerns, suggestions and requests for help. […]
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World Mental Health Day
First and foremost, World Mental Health Day is a chance for us to think and talk about our mental health, and collectively raise awareness of its importance. Locally in St Albans, we’re lucky enough to have some excellent youth mental health charities such as Youth Talk, the OLLIE Foundation and Time to Talk. It’s also […]
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