MP says underperforming CCGs must take corrective action Yesterday, during Health Questions in the House of Commons, John Baron MP asked the Minister with responsibility for cancer, Jane Ellison MP, about Government action to ensure the local NHS is held accountable for its one-year cancer survival rates. In particular, John’s question followed on from...
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John Baron MP questions Minister on one-year cancer survival rates
John Baron MP visits Private Ambulance Company
MP congratulates team on thriving business John Baron MP has visited the Private Ambulance Company at Hovefields Court, Basildon at the invitation of Malcolm Barnes, Chairman. The company offer services to both the NHS and private companies. It employs nearly 200 full time staff who service 90 ambulances and other vehicles and are hoping...
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John Baron MP accepts petition from Linda Johnson
MP congratulates constituent on her bravery Today in Parliament, John Baron MP accepted a petition from one of his constituents, Mrs Linda Johnson, regarding the delisting of treatments from the Cancer Drugs Fund (CDF). The CDF was established in 2010 to enable cancer patients to access cutting-edge treatments which were not usually available on...
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John Baron MP highlights living with Diabetes Day
MP urges constituents to attend event John Baron MP has today urged constituents to attend the ‘Living with Diabetes Day’ event for those with Type Two Diabetes, which will take place at Basildon’s Holiday Inn on March 24th. The event which is being run by Diabetes UK and funded by Tesco, will offer free...
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John Baron MP attends Macmillan Cancer Support Parliamentary reception
MP says patients must be treated with dignity and respect At a Parliamentary reception organised earlier this week by Macmillan Cancer Support, John Baron MP met people affected by cancer who shared their own experiences and raised the importance of being listened to throughout their journey. Macmillan staff at the event also shared their...
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John Baron MP presses Health Secretary on Earlier Diagnosis for cancer
MP says NHS England’s decision could save thousands of lives During Health Questions today in the House of Commons, John Baron MP asked the Health Secretary, Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP, about cancer survival rates. John asked, “The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer and wider cancer community have commended the Government for placing one-year...
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John Baron MP attends Melanoma Dashboard launch
MP says low public awareness must improve John Baron MP recently attended the Parliamentary launch of Melanoma UK and the Melanoma Dashboard. The Melanoma Dashboard is a new online tool which brings together information, enabling patients to find their local melanoma services and compare how services in their area perform against the rest of...
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John Baron MP leads Parliamentary cancer debate
MP says underperforming CCGs must be held accountable Yesterday in the House of Commons, John Baron MP led a Parliamentary debate on improving cancer outcomes. John is the Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer (APPGC) and, together with the chairmen and chairwomen of other cancer-related All-Party Parliamentary Groups, applied to the Back...
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John Baron MP supports mitochondrial donation
MP says we should support science if it can help people Today in the House of Commons, MPs will vote on whether to allow mitochondrial donation – a medical technique which involves combining the DNA of three people to prevent a genetic disease being passed on from mother to child. Defective mitochondria, which lie...
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John Baron MP welcomes standardised packaging announcement
MP highlights initiative’s positive impact on public health In a House of Commons Adjournment debate last night, the Minister for Public Health, Jane Ellison MP, announced that the Government would put legislative proposals for standardised cigarette packaging to MPs before the General Election. If the vote is successful, this initiative could become law by...
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