News Archive
New one-stop website for health
Wednesday, 20 June 2007
A new one-stop website for health and healthcare has been launched today by the Department of Health. For the first time, patients can log on to find out information on hospital services, conditions and treatments, advice on healthy living and be able to share views with other patients.
The new…
Meg backs campaign for UK’s six million carers
Monday, 11 June 2007
Meg is supporting Carers Week 2007 (11-17th June) to help the UK’s six million carers gain the recognition and support they desperately need.
A survey of 3,500 carers has revealed the immense impact caring can have on every aspect of their life including, health, finances, career and relationships.
Two out…
Monthly report
Friday, 1 June 2007
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June 2007
1. Parliamentary Business
New Ministry of Justice The Ministry of Justice was created on 9 May. The department’s purpose is to…
Diary - May 2007
Thursday, 31 May 2007
Events attended include: 09/05 – British Lung Foundation event 09/05 – Hackney Council AGM and civic reception 17/05 – Holly Street residents award ceremony 17/05 – Army Cadets, Shoreditch 18/05 – Inter-faith Forum, North London Muslim Community Centre with Diane Abbot MP and Communities secretary Ruth Kelly 20/05 – Well Street Common fayre 22/05 – Meeting with…
Parents coffee morning
Tuesday, 22 May 2007
Jim Murphy, minister for work, joined me at the Kingmead Kabin on Kingsmead Estate to meet with Hackney parents who are bringing up their children alone. He heard candid first hand experiences about the realities of working and bringing up children. He also heard views about Job Centre Plus for…