As part of ‘Action on Stroke Month’, I’m urging people to get their blood pressure checked, in a bid to raise awareness of the dangerous link between high blood pressure and stroke.
I had my blood pressure tested last week at the “Know Your Blood Pressure” event in the Highcross Shopping Centre. It is estimated that 40% of strokes could be prevented if more people took steps to control their blood pressure. Having your blood pressure taken is a quick and painless measure, and it’s one that could save your life. I’d strongly urge everyone to see if they can have their blood pressure checked at their local pharmacy, or make an appointment with their local nurse or GP to get tested.
On Sunday, I appeared on the BBC’s Sunday Politics Show with Jessica Lee, Conservative MP for Erewash to talk about the Queen’s speech, domestic violence and the Government’s Care Bill.
You can watch the show here
I’m campaigning for more affordable housing in Leicester West – including building more rented social housing – and help for homeowners through the recession.
As Labour’s Shadow Minister for Care and Older People I’m campaigning for better services and support for older people, carers and their families, and a sustainable system for funding social care in future.
I’m working to help your family by pressing for faster progress in local schools, more improvements in our NHS, and continued investment in children’s early years.
Summers Cafe at the Court Crescent Community Centre in Braunstone is a brilliant community project led by Mel Megree and Kay Anderson. They run a wide range of activities for local residents, from play groups to tea dances – there really is something for everyone. I recently went along to one of the tea dances which was great fun, especially when the impromptu karaoke broke out! For more information on the fantastic activities on offer, call Court Crescent Community Centre on 0116 233 3197 .
Earlier today I put out a press release with my analysis of the Government’s social care proposals. You can read the document here:
Liz Kendall MP’s press release 3 con care trick 14th May 2013
I also talked about this issue from the front bench in last night’s Queen’s Speech debate. You might be interested in seeing my speech, which you can find here.
On Tuesday 7th May I gave a speech to the Fabian Society about the implications of our aging population for public services and the role of the state.
You can read my speech here:
Liz Kendall MP’s speech A New Care Covenant 7th May 2013
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