Parkinson's UK Coffee Morning
This Saturday I was pleased to attend a coffee morning at the local Salisbury and District branch of the Parkinson's UK Society, where I was very warmly welcomed. I greatly enjoyed discussing issues such as the requirements of reform of social care and the impact of the current demographic situation on support for the elderly.
I strongly support reform to the care system, and recognise how urgently changes are needed. I feel it is important to ensure that policy making in this area is honest about the size of the need and the reality of the funding challenge. Inevitably greater contributions will be required from my generation if we are to have a system that is fit for purpose for future generations.
The coffee morning gave me an opportunity to engage with some of my constituents on a wide variety of topics – from concessionary bus travel for the elderly to complex moral issues like stem cell research ethics! I always enjoy debate with my constituents, and this was no exception; I am grateful to the Society for having me and look forward to the resolution of some of their concerns!
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