MP says extension of the CDF will make a real difference to cancer patients As Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer, John has campaigned in Parliament for clarity from Government regarding the end-2013 closure deadline – believing it should be extended or replaced with something similar. On Saturday the Secretary of State...
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John Baron MP welcomes Cancer Drugs Fund decision
John Baron MP speaks at RNIB Parliamentary reception about postcode lottery
MP challenges regional variation in cataract surgery As Vice Chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Visual Impairment, John Baron MP recently hosted a Parliamentary reception on behalf of the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB). At the reception, the RNIB launched a new report revealing regional variations in access to cataract...
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John Baron MP attends Cancer Research UK Reception
MP backs campaign to catch cancer sooner John Baron MP recently attended a Parliamentary reception organised by Cancer Research UK (CRUK). The aim of the reception was to update MPs on the charity’s latest fundraising and awareness campaign to help beat cancer sooner. With the number of people with cancer set to rise steeply...
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John Baron MP responds to Basildon Hospital report
MP expresses support for new hospital management Today the Medical Director of the NHS, Professor Sir Bruce Keogh, published his report into the 14 worst-performing hospital trusts. The review was set up following the publication of the Francis Report, which brought to light the shortcomings at Mid-Staffordshire Hospital. John said, “The NHS is...
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John Baron MP supports Guide Dogs’ call to keep pedestrians safe from silent cars
MP says Government must examine facts Mr Baron has supported Guide Dogs’ call for the installation of a vital safety feature on quiet hybrid and electric vehicles to keep pedestrians safe, by recently attending a reception at the Houses of Parliament. The Basildon and Billericay MP was amongst the large number of Members of...
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John Baron MP speaks at Children with Cancer UK Parliamentary reception
MP marks charity’s 25 years of cancer research funding Last week, John Baron MP spoke at a Parliamentary reception organised by Children with Cancer UK, which supports children diagnosed with cancer. Since its inception 25 years ago, the charity has raised £150 million to aid research and treatment of childhood cancers. The event...
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John Baron MP and Mr Samir Shah welcome strong response to Basildon Hospital cancer summit
MP and Hospital host event on 28th June to boost earlier diagnosis Today John Baron MP and Basildon Hospital hosted a Cancer Summit, bringing together GPs, consultants and cancer specialists. There was a strong response from the local NHS, with the summit approaching capacity. The purpose of the Summit was to promote awareness of...
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John Baron MP addresses Rarer Cancers Parliamentary reception
MP raises concerns over the ending of Cancer Drugs Fund Earlier this week, John Baron MP sponsored and spoke at a reception in Parliament organised by the Rarer Cancers Foundation. The Foundation offers advice and support to families and patients with rare or less common cancers, and aims to raise awareness and provide information...
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John Baron MP urges Prime Minister to act over Cancer Drugs Fund
MP highlights growing concern over lack of clarity regarding its replacement Today at Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons, John Baron MP questioned the Prime Minister as to the replacement for the Cancer Drugs Fund, and the need for clarity. John asked, “The Government deserves credit for having introduced the Cancer Drugs...
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John Baron MP and Basildon Hospital launch cancer seminar to encourage earlier diagnosis
MP and hospital asks GPs and medical professionals to mark 28th June Today John Baron MP took part in a photoshoot to promote a local Cancer Summit. The summit was suggested by John in his role as Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer. It will be hosted and organised by Basildon Hospital...
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