Data showing that mental health patients had to be sent outside the county for treatment shows that investment is needed in Cumbria's mental health services, according to South Cumbrian MP Tim Farron.
Speaking in parliament today, South Lakes MP Tim Farron has slammed the government's housing proposals, branding them "unambitious" and asking the Minister "what planet he is on" for defining affordable housing as being a home that those earning up to £80k could afford.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the announcement this week that the government will continue to pay for the Lyth Valley pumps until 31st December 2020, an 18-month extension on their previous commitment. Tim has long campaigned for the government to fund these pumps, and has vowed to continue the fight to secure funding beyond that date.
Local MP Tim Farron was given a grilling by pupils during a recent visit to St Mark's C of E Primary School in Natland, on issues ranging from Trump through to the local substation, and even about Burger King!
The latest NHS data reveals that local hospitals have been operating at unsafe levels this winter, with more than 99% of all beds occupied at certain times. South Lakeland MP Tim Farron is calling for extra funding, as well as an Urgent Care Centre at Westmorland General Hospital in Kendal to help relieve the pressure elsewhere.
Local Head Teachers have warned that schools across Cumbria face a funding crisis, which could see 625 teachers cut by 2020. South Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has warned that this would be "devastating for local schools" and called for more investment in education.