Trudy has welcomed the start of work on the second phase of the West Cumberland Hospital redevelopment.
A ceremony was held yesterday (Wednesday) to mark the beginning of the £40 million project that will replace up to 40 per cent of the original hospital.
Trudy is encouraging constituents to propose their health and care heroes for national recognition.
Trudy is taking part in the annual NHS Parliamentary Awards, in which she will nominate individuals, teams or organisations from Copeland in a range of award categories.
Trudy Harrison MP has welcomed news that North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is set to receive an additional £4m in order to support A&E capacity ahead of the winter months.
A full maternity service in West Cumbria is what everyone deserves and is entitled to – Copeland MP
Copeland MP Trudy Harrison has spoken out following today’s decision about the future of consultant-led maternity services at West Cumberland Hospital.
Today is the start of Dementia Action Week and MP Trudy Harrison has been hearing about the vital work in Copeland to help people understand the condition better.
Around 225,000 people develop dementia every year – one person every 3 minutes – and that number is predicted to rise.