Mental health bed cuts 'unacceptable'
Local MP Tim Farron has today criticised proposed changes to mental health service provision in South Lakes as 'insufficient' to meet the needs of local people.
1 Oct 2008
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Good news for cattle farmers as BSE testing age is lifted
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed news that EU is finally set to lift the age at which cattle are tested for BSE from 30 months to 48 months.
1 Oct 2008
Hospital trust admits failure to meet basic targets following Acute Services Review
Papers before today's board meeting of the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust show that they are failing to meet basic targets following cuts to services at Kendal's Westmorland General Hospital.
1 Oct 2008
Ambulance Service staffing levels undermines acute services review
Local MP Tim Farron has obtained information from the North West Ambulance Service under the Freedom of Information Act which shows huge holes in paramedic provision in the South Lakes.
26 Sep 2008
Yorkshire Dales NPA should 'dare to think differently'
Next Tuesday, the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority is due to discuss their response to the Government's consultation on direct elections to national park authorities, and have indicated they might be supportive of the idea. South Lakes MP Tim Farron has suggested that they should 'dare to think differently'.
24 Sep 2008
Farron welcomes new Ambleside Dental Surgery: New surgery is a victory for local campaigning!
Local MP Tim Farron and district councillor Vivienne Rees will take part in the opening of the new NHS dental surgery in Ambleside this Friday.
23 Sep 2008