Devizes Healthcare Meeting

On the evening of Thursday 1st July I spoke at a public meeting on Healthcare in the Devizes Town Hall organised by the Devizes Health Matters group. The meeting was well attended by a variety of individuals and interest groups and served as an excellent forum for discussion about the provision of healthcare in the constituency. The change of government has provided a unique opportunity for rural communities to participate in the reform of the way their healthcare is provided.

Before the town hall meeting I met with the Secretary of State for Health, Rt Hon Andrew Lansley MP. I followed up this meeting with a discussion with Jeff James the Chief Executive of the Wiltshire Primary Care Trust. Not only did we discuss the future of healthcare in Devizes but also the lack of any Minor Injuries Unit. I have therefore launched a campaign to get an MIU back in the constituency of Devizes. If you wish to join this campaign please show your support in three ways:

• You can write to me at the House of Commons
• You can email: claire.perry.mp@parliament.uk
• If you have a facebook account you can join an online group by following this link:

http://www.facebook.com/groups/create.php#!/group.php?gid=129096493793102

Later this month Mr Lansley is planning a white paper outlining the reform of the NHS followed by a bill in the autumn. I am looking forward to taking forward the views and ideas expressed in the Town Hall meeting.

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