Tomorrow I am visiting The Diabetic Boot Company in Aylesbury to view their new innovation of a diabetic shoe. Diabetes is growing problem for many counties around the world and I’m pleased to see that one of our companies in Aylesbury is going to help so many people avoid one of the more devastating effects of this disease.
I will also be meeting with Anne Eden to discuss healthcare in Buckinghamshire.
I recently wrote to the Aylesbury Vale Clinical Commissioning Group enquiring about their systems and processes to monitor quality in response to the recent Francis Report. I have now received a reply which I have included below.
A group of constituents recently came to Parliament to discuss their redundancies from the Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital. Following that meeting, I have sent the below letter to Dr James Clarke, Chairman of the Hospital.
After being contacted by a number of constituents regarding the lack of adequate parking at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, I wrote to the Chief Executive of the Bucks NHS Trust to ask for an update on the status of their plans for a multi storey car park. I have attached a copy of her response below.
I recently visited Oxford Health’s new site at Manor House in Aylesbury to view the progress that is being made in constructing the new hospital. I was met on-site by the CEO of Oxford Health Stuart Bell and his team who took me on a tour of the site. I understand that the contractors are around a third of the way through the construction cycle and facility is due to open in early 2014 and will be able to accommodate up to 80 patients
Too often, mental health has been treated as the “cinderella service” within the NHS. So it’s good to see new, modern facilities being developed that will offer a better service to people in Aylesbury and Buckinghamshire more generally.
I have enclosed a picture from my visit below.
I spoke this afternoon to Ann Eden, Chief Executive of the Buckinghamshire NHS Trust.
She told me that the Trust was cooperating with the police inquiry into the allegations. Staff were being asked to tell the Trust’s management if they remembered anything that might help the inquiry.
I believe it is right for the police to take the lead in trying to establish the truth about what happened. Only the police have the legal powers and the expertise to investigate what are very serious allegations of criminal offences.
It is bound to be particularly difficult to inquire into alleged events of 30 or 40 years ago. Few records will survive, people in positions of authority then will have died or moved on and many memories will have faded. But the police have experience of successfully investigating cases of sexual offences dating back many years. If anyone can establish the truth and provide justice for the victims it is the police.
Having talked to Ms Eden, I am confident that the Trust will learn any lessons that need to be learned. But is also worth reminding ourselves that the last 20 years have seen the introduction of tough rules on vetting and safeguarding that did not exist before.
I recently wrote to the Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire NHS Cluster to ask what the impact of the proposed development at Hampden Fields would have on local NHS services. I have now received a reply which I have enclosed below.
The local NHS consultation closes on 16 April.
To see a short and jargon-free summary and to comment online you can look HERE.
The proposals include changes to hospital services at Stoke Mandeville and Wycombe. There’s been a fair bit of coverage in the local media already but if you haven’t yet what is being suggested and want to have your say, do follow the link.
I recently received the below letter from Andrew Lansley, Secretary of State for Health, concerning funding for Buckinghamshire NHS Trust which I thought may be of interest to constituents.
The purseholders for our local NHS, the Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire NHS Cluster, are undertaking a public consultation on proposals to develop health services in Buckinghamshire. Further information can be found by clicking here. I would encourage all those with strong views on this to respond to the consultation to ensure they voice is heard.
I have also included the dates below for public consultation events that are taking place in the local area.
Marlow Court Garden, Court Garden House, Pound Lane, SL7 2AE Thursday 2nd February 6 30pm- 9 30pm
Buckingham Community Centre, Cornwalls Meadow, Buckingham, MK18 1RP Wednesday 8th February 6 30pm- 9 30pm
Everham Centre, Martindale, Iver, SL0 0HY Monday 13th February 2pm- 5pm
The Oculus, The Gateway, Aylesbury, HP19 8FF Tuesday 21st February 2pm-5pm
Chesham Community Centre, The White Hill Centre, White Hall, Chesham, HP5 1AG Monday 27 February 10am-1pm
The King’s Centre, Desborough Road, High Wycombe, HP11 2PU Tuesday 28th February 10am-1pm
