Paul Bates, Chief Executive of NHS Worcestershire, yesterday announced plans for a new Cancer Strategy. In a document that will be considered by the NHS Worcestershire Board this month, before going to a year long public consultation, proposals will be put forward to develop an extended cancer care unit in Worcestershire.
Following the publication of the Conservative Party's draft manifesto for health, David Cameron will be holding a live event at 6.30pm on Friday, 8th January in which he will answer YOUR questions on the NHS. Visit the draft manifesto microsite to find out more.
The Malvern Hills Science Park in Great Malvern was the venue for a meeting last week where local businesses from across the two counties could meet prospective Conservative MPs for four constituencies.
One of the many inequalities that we face in Worcestershire is the poor central government funding grant for per pupil funding. Under this grant, a pupil in Worcestershire will receive £3,864 for his or her education per year, whilst a pupil just a few miles away in Birmingham will receive £4,605.
The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidates' debate at the Malvern Science Park, giving local businesses an opportunity to ask Conservative candidates about their and their party's plans for businesses.
Kemp Hospice hosted its second annual Santa Fun Run on Sunday, when nearly 300 fundraisers put on their Santa outfits to run 10 Km to raise funds for Kemp Hospice.
The Wyre Forest Conservative Association held its annual Question Time event in Stourport this year, with a mix of both local members and guests from the wider business community in attendance.
Michael Gove MP, Conservative Shadow Secretary of State for Education, visited Wyre Forest on Friday to meet with local teachers and schools. The visit was organised by Mark Garnier and was very kindly hosted by Kidderminster's Baxter College.
