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Shotley Bridge

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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Serious failures as North East Ambulance Service management cover up deaths

Monday, 23 May, 2022

Richard Holden MP was angered to learn of the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust's (NEAS's) management failures, and cover-ups with taxpayers’ cash used to buy silence.

Richard offers the following statement:

RH at Mental Health Awareness Event

Mental Health Awareness Week

Sunday, 15 May, 2022

Richard Holden MP attends Mental Health Awareness Week event.

Commenting, Richard said:

"This year it’s focussed on loneliness - and is aiming at raising awareness of the impact of loneliness on our mental health and the steps we can take to address it.

Richard at Weardale Practice

Richard Holden MP visits Weardale Practice and local GP

Sunday, 24 April, 2022

Richard loved meeting the team at Weardale Practice.

Dr Tom Rowley and Practice Manager Kati Makepeace showed Richard around and introduced him to lots of the team, including some who have worked there for many years!

Richard comments:

Boris Hails Richard Holden's Shotley Bridge Hospital Success

Wednesday, 9 March, 2022

Today at Prime Minister's Questions, Richard Holden MP's work at bringing about a 16 bed unit to Shotley Bridge Hospital was hailed by the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson.

Richard Holden MP with Councillor Michelle Walton and Councillor Angela Sterling

Richard Holden MP launches Consett Incinerator Survey ahead of debate in Parliament

Friday, 4 March, 2022

Richard Holden MP today launched a survey about the proposed waste to energy plant on the Hownsgill Industrial Estate in Consett, also known as the Consett Incinerator. 

Richard Getting Boosted

Richard Braves the Needle and Gets Boosted

Tuesday, 21 December, 2021

Richard Holden MP receives his Booster Jab, doing his part in the national effort against the virus.

Richard: "Thanks to Crook pharmacy for my booster (Moderna this time, after my two previous Pfizers)."

Government Bans 'Virginity Tests' following Richard Holden MP's Campaign

Friday, 26 November, 2021

Richard Holden MP, speaking to GB News on 26 November, about Banning So-Called “Virginity Testing” and Hymenoplasty.

Richard Holden MP backs big change in support for women going through the Menopause in Parliament

Friday, 29 October, 2021

Richard Holden, Member of Parliament for North West Durham, has spoken out in the House of Commons to support a new Bill to provide more support for women through the menopause..

The Bill will introduce:

1.) Free Prescriptions for HRT

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Second Week of the Summer Surgery Tour 2021 of Richard Holden MP

Monday, 16 August, 2021

This is the second of Richard Holden's busy two week summer surgery tour.

Richard at East Hedleyhope

East Hedleyhope Parish Defibrillator

Friday, 25 June, 2021

East Hedleyhope Parish Council, with the help of county councillors, the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) and Richard Holden MP, has finally installed a defibrillator outside the village hall.

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