South Lakes MP Tim Farron has thanked the thousands of local residents who have campaigned to save Westmorland General Hospital, after it was announced today that "there are no proposals to close any of the three hospitals at Barrow in Furness, Lancaster or Kendal."
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has praised local councillors Colin Jones and Clare Feeney-Johnson for securing funds to install lifesaving equipment. Both councillors have secured a defibrillator each for Kendal and Windermere.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has praised service personnel as the UK prepares to celebrate Armed Forces Day on Saturday 28th June.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed action to help workers on zero-hour contracts.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today called on NHS bosses to undertake a 'serious and urgent turnaround', following a damning CQC report which recommended that the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) be placed in 'special measures'. Tim has re-iterated his call for services to be brought to Westmorland General Hospital, the only hospital rated as 'Good' by inspectors.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that after months of campaigning, much needed safety work will be completed in the coming days on the Lilymere bends on the A684 between Kendal and Sedbergh.