Better Local Healthcare

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.

 

News

Mental Health Awareness Week

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 Holden MP visits Weardale Practice and local GP

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:

Richard Braves the Needle and Gets Boosted

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)."

East Hedleyhope Parish Defibrillator

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.