MP welcomes climbdown over plans to withdraw out-of-hour crisis cover
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has withdrawn its plans to remove overnight mental health psychiatrists.
29 Sep 2017
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MP slams shock plans to remove mental health psychiatrists as “dangerous” and “inhumane”
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has expressed deep concerns over shock new plans for Trust Consultant Psychiatrists who work during the night to be removed - a move that could leave local people with mental health issues without vital and timely assessment and treatment.
28 Sep 2017
Farron visits homes affected by Storm Desmond who are still waiting for flood protection
Local MP Tim Farron has been visiting residents in the Mintsfeet area of Kendal who are still waiting for flood protection - nearly two years after Storm Desmond flooded their homes.
27 Sep 2017
Farron calls on DEFRA secretary to end the threat to withdraw drainage in the Lyth Valley
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has written to the DEFRA secretary Michael Gove asking him to finally withdraw the threat to shut the drainage pumps in the Lyth Valley.
26 Sep 2017
MP welcomes Vodafone’s decision to work with Mountain Rescue over paging network
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed Vodafone's decision to re-think its plans to close its paging system.
26 Sep 2017
Farron blasts Government for unfair public health spending on Cumbria
Local MP Tim Farron has criticised the Department for Health for selling Cumbria short when it comes to spending on the county's public health.
26 Sep 2017