MP says this will help ease pressure on NHS This year the Government is conducting the largest-ever ‘flu vaccination programme in England, in order to drive down the levels of this illness during the coronavirus pandemic. The NHS is working to give 30 million people a free ‘flu vaccine, including all primary school children...
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MP wishes scientists well with their research Today the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care announced a new £500 million package to expand Covid-19 testing and to fund test trials using the latest technology. These tests are intended to build on the more than 16 million tests that have already been carried...
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MP pays tribute to international health and care staff The Government has launched the health and care visa, which aims to ensure that our health and care services continue to have access to the best global talent by making it easier, cheaper and quicker for healthcare professionals from around the world to come to...
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MP figures do not include NHS volunteers John Baron MP welcomed recent figures which showed that, compared to last year, there were 12,131 more nurses and 6,629 more doctors in the NHS at the end of March 2020. This is also an increase since 2010 of over 22,000 more nurses, midwives and health visitors,...
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MP says all who live and work at care homes can be tested The Secretary of State for Health, Rt Hon Matt Hancock MP, has confirmed that every care home for the elderly or those with dementia has been offered tests for the coronavirus. Test kits have been offered to every care home in...
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MP highlights testing for all care staff and residents The Government is providing an additional £600 million to help reduce the spread of coronavirus in care homes, with Essex’s allocation of these funds standing at over £16 million. This forms part of a wider support package, including access to PPE and training, for the...
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MP says scheme provides financial security should the worst happen The Government has announced a new life assurance scheme for frontline health and care workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Families of eligible workers who die from coronavirus during the course of their essential frontline work will receive a payment of £60,000. John said, “NHS...
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MP thanks Essex Highways Essex County Council has issued guidance to help with family mental health during the coronavirus outbreak (please see ‘notes to editors’ below). Meanwhile, Essex Highways has thanked local motorists for greatly reducing traffic on our roads, whilst road and pavement repairs continue. John said “The coronavirus outbreak presents a range...
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MP: Heed the Prime Minister’s words This week the Prime Minister is writing to all 30 million households in the country, urging us all to stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives. He also pays tribute to the NHS, including the large numbers of former NHS workers who have come out of...
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MP urges constituents to follow PM’s instructions Today in the House of Commons, John Baron MP asked the Treasury Front Bench about Government cash flow support during this coronavirus emergency. In addition, the Prime Minister last night announced that people should stay at home in almost all circumstances. In the Commons, John asked, “The...
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