24 MAY 2012
Claire Perry, the MP for the Devizes Constituency, was delighted to host the Salisbury Plain Military Wives choir for a special performance at the Houses of Parliament this week. MPs, Peers and Westminster staff enjoyed the musical extravaganza from more than 40 ladies, many of whom have husbands currently serving with 12th Mechanised Brigade, the current British lead formation in Afghanistan.
MOD Minsters including Philip Hammond, the Secretary of State for Defence, attended the performance and Andrew Robathan, Minister for Armed Forces Personnel and Veterans was persuaded to join the group for a rousing rendition of the National Anthem.
Commenting, Claire said:
"I was so delighted that the Salisbury Plain Military Wives choir were able to perform at The Houses of Parliament. It was such a treat for all of us and the quality of the singing and the whole performance was superb. It must be very tough when a loved one is away serving for a long period of time, and the Choir has been a brilliant way for women to support each other and sing their hearts out. I would encourage everyone to go to see them."
For more information about the Salisbury Plain Military Wives Choir please email salisburyplainmwc@live.co.uk
18 MAY 2012
Claire Perry, MP for the Devizes Constituency, has welcomed a new information service which will provide advice to parents throughout pregnancy and the early years of a child's life.
This digital service for parents-to-be was part of a number of announcements made by the Government this week which looked to support parents. These included:
- A commitment to improving maternity care by ensuring each expectant mother has one named midwife who will oversee their care during pregnancy.
- Training health visitors to identify and provide support women with post natal depression.
- Trialling the use of parenting classes and subsidised relationship support sessions to see what extra support could be provided to expectant and new parents.
Commenting Claire said:
"This new information service will provide great support for mums and dads to be around the constituency. This service will mean that parents aren't overloaded with information while surfing the internet, but can have relevant, useful, NHS approved advice sent directly to their phones and inboxes.
"I also welcome the other measures introduced by the Government this week which will provide real help to parents and families. A named midwife for women during their pregnancy will ensure a single point of contact and consistency of care, whilst greater support for those mothers who suffer post natal depression will mean that these women have the access to the help that they need."
You can access the NHS Information Service for Parents here.
16 MAY 2012
After the recent open meetings organised to help us understand local changes in our National Health Service, Claire Perry, MP for the Devizes Constituency is making these three healthcare promises to local people:
1. I will work to ensure that all relevant organisations talk directly to each other and to other healthcare groups so that the best possible services are delivered for the people of the Devizes Constituency.
2. I will work with local councillors, local residents and health professionals to review the cases for Minor Injuries Services in Devizes and Marlborough and to re-start the stalled process to deliver a Primary Care Centre in Devizes.
3. I will hold these popular health forums so that we can review progress.
Commenting, Claire said:
"I was delighted by the turnout for the health forums I held in Devizes and Marlborough last month. The animated discussion showed how much we value our NHS, and how much interest there is in finding ways to deliver a better local Minor Injuries Service and get on with delivering the long-promised Primary Care Centre in Devizes. I am therefore making these three promises to my constituents and I will keep making this issue on of my top local priorities."
For a summary of the meetings please click here or contact Claire's Devizes office on 01380 729358.
04 MAY 2012
Claire Perry, MP for the Devizes Constituency, who chaired the Parliamentary Inquiry into Online Child Protection welcomed the news that the Prime Minster will launch a consultation into child protection on the internet which will include a formal review of "Opt-In" access to adult content.
Commenting, Claire said:
"I am delighted that the Prime Minister is once again showing his commitment to protecting our children online. Our Report made a number of key recommendations, including asking the Government to lead a formal consultation into Opt-In filtering of adult content and the whole team is really pleased that our work has paid off. We know that families across Britain will welcome this news."
To access a digital copy of the report, please click here.
