St George's is an excellent hospital which almost all of us will have relied upon at some stage. It is also the biggest empoyer in our constituency, with 7,000 local people working there, and is at the forefront of medical care and research.
The Conservatives have protected NHS spending across England, despite the huge deficit inherited from the previous government, with the budget havng grown significantly over the past 4 years. One example of this is the government's Cancer Drugs Fund which has helped deliver the best new drugs to 28,000 sufferers. But due to the pressures of a growing and ageing population, the NHS must become more efficient if it is to imrpove its standards of care over tie.. .
Elsewhere in London reviews by medical practitioners are underway to assess other hospitals, so Dan is keeping an eye on these proposals and will be campaigning to make sure any impact on patients directed to St George's is met with additional funding to ensure the quality of patient care for local residents is not affected.
As you know, Dan is a keen volunteer with several community groups and charities across Tooting, and one of these is the Friends of St George's Hospital charity, where Dan is an active Friend, particpating in their fund-raising events and meetings. Please email dan@danwatkins.org.uk if you are interested in joining the charity.