Improving local health services

Our local health services are generally good but there are some areas where I am pressing for further improvements, including mental health services, especially for young people, and care for people with Alzheimer’s.

 

News

Greg attends Maidstone Hospital ‘topping out’ ceremony

Last week, Greg Clark MP visited Maidstone Hospital to take part in a ‘topping out’ ceremony to celebrate the opening of a new multimillion-pound orthopaedic hub set to start treating patients from across the region in spring next year.

Memory cafe launch in Pembury

Greg was delighted to attend the launch of Pembury's new memory cafe at the Baptist Church recently. The cafe is specifically for those living with dementia, strokes and acquired brain injuries.

Greg visits Hospice in the Weald

Greg enjoyed a visit to Hospice in the Weald recently where he met the Chief Executive Nick Farthing, Clinical Director Jan Thirkettle and Tor Edwards, Development and Communications Director.

Greg unveils new emergency facilities

Greg attended the official opening for two new emergency facilities at Tunbridge Wells Hospital today, marking the latest expansion to the hospital which first opened in 2011 - three years after Greg successfully secured the last funding for a new hospital before the 2008 financial crash.  

A visit to Aspens

Greg was delighted to accept an invitation to visit Aspens, a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities based in Cornford Lane, Pembury.