NHS access, handled locally

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When you're worried about your health, the last thing you need is a system that leaves you waiting and wondering.

People in Beverley and Holderness work hard, pay their taxes, and expect to be able to see a doctor, get treatment, and access care when they need it.

Too often, I hear from local people who are struggling to get appointments, facing long waits, or finding it difficult to access the services they rely on.

I believe people should be able to get the care they need without unnecessary delays or frustration. That's why I work with local NHS leaders, ministers and healthcare providers to raise concerns, push for improvements, and make sure local voices are heard.

Getting an Appointment

One of the issues people raise with me most often is access to GP appointments.

When you are ill, or worried about a loved one, getting help should not feel like a battle.

I support:

• Faster access to GP appointments

• Better use of local health services

• Clearer communication with patients

• Making it easier to get the right care first time

People should be able to get help when they need it.

Care Closer to Home

For many patients, the best care is care that is available locally.

Strong local services make life easier for patients and families, reduce pressure on hospitals, and help people get support sooner.

That means:

• Supporting local clinics and community healthcare

• Improving access to services across Beverley and Holderness

• Reducing unnecessary journeys for treatment

• Making local healthcare work better for local people

A Health Service That Works for Patients

Most people are not interested in NHS structures or bureaucracy. They want confidence that when they need help, help will be there.

Patients should be treated with dignity and respect. They should not be left waiting longer than necessary for appointments, treatment or answers.

A strong NHS means giving people confidence that the system will be there when they need it most.

Tell Me About Your Experience

If you are having difficulties accessing NHS services, I want to hear about it.

Your experience helps identify problems, highlight where services can improve, and strengthen the case for better local healthcare.

Please get in touch and let me know about your experience.

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If you or a member of your family have had to call an ambulance recently, how long did it take to arrive?
If you or someone in your household is currently awaiting surgery, how long is the expected waiting time?
If you or someone in your household has visited A&E recently, how long did you have to wait to be seen?
Have you or a family member had hospital treatment delayed or cancelled completely in recent years?
If you or a family member has had cancer treatment recently, were they seen within two months of a referral?
Have you been able to register with a local GP?
How easy do you find it to get a GP appointment when you need one?
Are you registered with a local NHS dentist?
Have you ever had to pay for private treatment because you couldn't access an NHS dentist?
How easy do you find it to get a dentist appointment when you need one?
Have you ever experienced difficulty travelling for NHS treatment?

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