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About Helen Helen Whately

WebAbout Helen. Helen is the Member of Parliament for Faversham and Mid Kent. She was first elected in 2015 and increased her majority at the 2017 and 2019 General Elections. In …

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Mental health: Let's turn ambitions into actions Helen Whately

WebThe Health Select Committee, of which I am a member, recently conducted an inquiry into suicide prevention, and it’s good to see the Government has acted on …

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I swear to take on mental illness Helen Whately

WebNew figures from mental health research charity MQ show that four in 10 (42%) people in the UK have come to believe that mental illnesses such as anxiety and …

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Health Select Committee Helen Whately

WebTweet. In the 2015-17 Parliament, Helen served on the Health Select Committee alongside 10 other MPs. The Committee scrutinises health policy and implementation by holding …

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Major survey to put healthcare at the heart of our recovery

WebAs part of this, I’m sending a postal survey to all residents in Faversham on their experiences of health and care services during the pandemic. The survey asks …

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Getting people the care they need locally Helen Whately

WebGetting people the care they need locally. Tweet. Wednesday, 31 January, 2024. Opinions. The faster you can get the care you need, the better health you’ll be in. …

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In Parliament Helen Whately

WebIn Parliament. See Helen's latest speeches and appearances in Parliament: The National Health Service website and the NHS App are our main digital tools available to citizens, …

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The NHS and social care need to work together Helen Whately

WebThursday, 12 January, 2017. Westminster News. NHS and Social Care organisations need to work together if we are to have better, more affordable and more sustainable …

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Say #HelloYellow for World Mental Health Day Helen Whately

WebMy constituents often tell me what a big issue children and young people’s mental health is for them and their families, which is why I’m wearing yellow to support YoungMinds this …

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It's Time To Talk day Helen Whately

WebBut mental health affects us all, and everyone should feel able to talk about it. On Time to Talk Day 2018, let’s spread the word that wherever you are, any place can …

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Have your say on healthcare Helen Whately

WebFaversham Health Matters successfully campaigned to keep the Minor Injuries Unit open. Both groups do great work so join up and make your voice heard. I'd …

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I want to make healthcare better for everyone in my new job

WebWe need to train and recruit more doctors and nurses, but we also need talented people to stay working in the health service. Before going into politics, I worked …

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Harrietsham Primary School is leading the way in children's mental …

WebThe Government is spending a record £11.7 billion a year on care for people with mental health problems – and is increasing spending on CAMHS by £1.4 billion …

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Health Select Committee Hearing with Simon Stevens, Chief …

WebThe Health Select Committee is appointed by the House of Commons to examine the policy, administration and expenditure of the Department of Health and its …

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Supporting mental health services for our carers Helen Whately

WebWorking in healthcare can be stressful at the best of times, but the pandemic tested our local NHS and its staff to their limit. We’re recruiting thousands more doctors, …

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More GP and dentist appointments Helen Whately

WebGPs are working harder than ever at the moment - delivering 10% more appointments than before the pandemic - and if we want to increase capacity further, …

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We’re getting a Kent Medical School, now we need a modern …

WebMeeting the new Health Secretary, Matt Hancock MP, I argued that her constituents must be given the choice of a new, specialist hospital in Canterbury to serve …

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Making life better for people with disabilities Helen Whately

WebSupporting people with disabilities to lead healthy, independent lives is crucial – not just for disabled people but society as a whole. As Care Minister, I’ve been leading …

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Could care be the right career for you

WebIt’s obviously really important to our wider health system, but actually I think more important than that is the simple fact that it makes millions of people’s lives better …

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Helen Whately Member of Parliament for Faversham and Mid Kent

WebMP for Faversham and Mid Kent. It’s a huge honour to be Member of Parliament for Faversham and Mid Kent. I’m working hard to make life better for people in our …

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Debt write-off for hospitals to tackle coronavirus Helen Whately

WebNow more than ever, money needs to be spent where it’s most needed in the health service. I’m pleased the Government has decided to write off £13.4 billion of debt from …

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How good is mental health care in Faversham and Mid Kent

WebIt can be difficult to get a true picture of how our area is doing when it comes to mental health services. So I'm pleased that Mental Health Watch, a new website …

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