Welcoming reforms to the NHS

In Westminster today I welcomed the second reading of the Health and Social Care Bill. The Bill will ensure that patients, clinicians and local communities have a far greater say in shaping and delivering health and care services in Cornwall.

Having campaigned on NHS issues in Cornwall since my selection as a candidate, I feel that the Bill’s reforms will enable improvements to be made to NHS governance, care and safety regulations, as well as boosting the local democratic accountability of the service.

The full text of my speech welcoming the Bill can be found through the below link:

http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201011/cmhansrd/cm110131/debtext/110131-0003.htm#11013134000247