Heather visits P3, a Derbyshire homelessness service Wednesday, 22 May, 2024 Heather recently visited P3, a Derbyshire homelessness service. This service provides a safe place for adults who are homeless to live and combines it with a personalised support package to tackle the root cause of their homelessness. The service operates both 24-hour, staffed accommodation, available in Erewash and South Derbyshire, alongside supporting people to access housing in the community. Local News
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders 10th September 2014 Yesterday I met with the FASD Trust on National FASD Day to learn more about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and the impact they have on later life. Opinions
Mitochondrial Replacement Techniques 9th September 2014 There has been an on going debate about the plausibility of mitochondrial replacement techniques. Following a visit from a constituent who suffers from... Opinions
Hospital Parking 8th September 2014 The issue of Hospital Parking charges is a lively one in South Derbyshire. There have been some incidents with the frankly daft system currently in place at... Local NewsOpinions
September Column - Derby Evening Telegraph 5th September 2014 Recently both our newspapers and television have been full of details with regard to the horrific sexual exploitation of children in Rotherham and the failings... Articles
PM Statement on the EU, Security & Middle East 2nd September 2014 Yesterday in the Chamber the Prime Minister made a statement on the EU Council, Security and the Middle East. This is a very important and timely debate... Opinions
Refurbishment of Swadlincote Post Office 12th August 2014 The Post Office in the Delph in Swadlincote will close on the 19th of August until the 30th for a major refurbishment. The project will modernise the premises... Local NewsOpinions
Flooding in South Derbyshire 8th August 2014 I have had an email from the Environment Agency that I wanted to share with you. Local NewsOpinions
Money Matters - Teaching our Youngsters the Value of Money 7th August 2014 In South Derbyshire we know the importance of knowing about money and promoting practical financial education for our children. Opinions
Roma's Garden Memorial Dedication 6th August 2014 I was touched to be invited to another memorial dedication in Hilton on the 4th of August, a more intimate affair in Roma's Garden by the Hilton and Marsden... Local NewsOpinions