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Richard Holden in North West Durham

Campaign for a new community hospital

I am absolutely committed to improving our local NHS, ensuring it is fit for purpose and delivers what our community deserves. My mum works in the NHS and I back the fantastic work that the NHS does 100%.

I am campaigning for a replacement community hospital to Shotley Bridge to benefit people in the Consett area and beyond, whilst also working to maintain services for people in the Three Town Area and Weardale.

I’ve spoken about Shotley Bridge Hospital repeatedly in the House of Commons and won the backing of the Heath Secretary and the Prime Minister. I am delighted we will be getting a new hospital and the extra funding we need for new beds.

I'm also working with colleagues like Dehenna Davison MP to ensure services are maintained at Bishop Auckland Hospital, serving the south of the constituency.

Mental Health

I’m also working to improve mental health services in the area alongside charities, social services, and the Police. There is deep concern that mental health services are delivered too slowly to those most in need for support, and I am determined to fight for them.

 

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Richard Holden in North West Durham

Richard Holden welcomes launch of public consultation on new community hospital

Monday, 1 March, 2021

Richard Holden, MP for North West Durham, has welcomed the launch of a public consultation regarding the future of the new hospital to replace Shotley Bridge Community Hospital.

Richard Holden in the House of Commons

Richard Holden welcomes acceleration of vaccine rollout in North West Durham

Thursday, 21 January, 2021

Richard Holden, MP for North West Durham, has welcomed the Government’s Vaccines Delivery Plan – the biggest vaccination programme in British history – that sets ambitious targets as the government continues to ramp up its vaccine rollout.

Richard Holden quizzes Matt Hancock on the vaccine rollout in Parliament

Thursday, 21 January, 2021

Richard Holden, MP for North West Durham, has today spoken in the House of Commons.

Richard Holden in North West Durham

Richard Holden welcomes news that Health Minister confirms up to £30 million for a replacement for Shotley Bridge Community Hospital

Wednesday, 20 January, 2021

Richard Holden, Member of Parliament for North West Durham, has had it confirmed from the Health Minister, that, as a result of his campaign, the replacement for Shotley Bridge Community Hospital scheme is to receive up to £30 million in funding, £10 million more than previously allocated, taking

Richard Holden in the House of Commons

Richard Holden welcomes news that County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust to receive £1,000,000 to upgrade and refurbish local hospitals

Thursday, 10 December, 2020

Richard Holden has welcomed news that County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is set to receive £1,000,000 to upgrade and refurbish local hospitals.

Richard Holden and Matt Hancock

Richard Holden speaks on the Future of Shotley Bridge Hospital in the House of Commons

Wednesday, 7 October, 2020

Richard Holden, MP for North West Durham, has spoken in the House of Commons in a Debate on the Future of Shotley Bridge Hospital. You can watch Richard speaking here.

Richard Holden MP with Health Secretary Matt Hancock at Shotley Bridge

Health survey backs Richard Holden MP's campaign for a new hospital

Friday, 2 October, 2020

Richard Holden MP recently conducted an online survey amongst his local community about their thoughts regarding local health needs, including whether local people thought that his campaign for a new community hospital to replace Shotley bridge was a good idea.  Over 400 responses were received w

Richard Holden and Matt Hancock

Richard Holden hosts Health Secretary at Shotley Bridge Hospital for first visit in decades

Monday, 14 September, 2020

Richard Holden, Member of Parliament for North West Durham, has today hosted the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock MP, at Shotley Bridge Hospital.

Richard Holden in North West Durham

Richard Holden visits Shotley Bridge Hospital

Friday, 21 August, 2020

Richard Holden, MP for North West Durham, visited Shotley Bridge Hospital this morning.

Richard Holden in North West Durham

Richard Holden: Our NHS is too important to be kicked around like a political football

Friday, 26 June, 2020

I have received a few comments online from constituents linking to incorrect and misleading articles asking about regular Coronavirus testing for NHS staff.  This is a party political attack from the Labour which, if you scratch the surface, has everything to do with playing politics and very lit

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