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MP for Loughborough, Andy Reed, said it was sad that Health Minister Ben Bradshaw needed to write to the BMA urging them to stop misleading patients over government plans to improve local care.

 

"I don't think it helps anybody when people lead misleading campaigns and worry people into the bargain. I have found in my years of experience it is easy to scare people into signing petitions if you mislead them into believing something that is not true."

 

 

"I hope the latest war of words from the BMA and their spokespeople and the governments response will be the last. What we want to see locally is the best services for patients locally. Frightening patients into thinking their GP surgery will have to close is outrageous and will come back to haunt them when it clearly is not the case and will not happen. These are the same people who never really supported our Walk-in-Centre.

 

"I would urge both sides to calm down the rhetoric and deal with the facts and how they will continue to improve patient care and increase flexible services to meet modern demands."

"Over the last few years my postbag of complaints has grown about GPs - about booking systems, opening hours and use of 0844 numbers for example. Doctors surgeries are not immune from needing to change and respond to their patients needs." filling station petrol pumps

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Police issue advice after Asian gold jewellery and watches stolen during burglaries

Police,Loughborough

Police issue advice after Asian gold jewellery and watches stolen during burglariesLeicestershire Constabulary has issued advice after a number of burglaries where jewellery has been stolen. Incidents have occurred across the county where homes have been broken into and thousands of pounds worth of jewellery and items of sentimental value have been taken.... 10 Feb 2012 Police issue advice after Asian gold jewellery and watches stolen during burglaries

Police name driver of van following fatal collision in Groby

Police,Loughborough

Police name driver of van following fatal collision in GrobyPolice have named the driver of the van who died following a collision on the A50 in Groby. The collision occurred at about 9.... 10 Feb 2012 Police name driver of van following fatal collision in Groby

Man sentenced to six years after two robberies at Nationwide and Yorkshire BankVideo available

Man sentenced to six years after two robberies at Nationwide and Yorkshire BankVideo available
A man who carried out robberies on a bank and a building society in Leicester city centre has been sentenced at Leicester Crown Court.
Issued on 10/02/12... 10 Feb 2012 Man sentenced to six years after two robberies at Nationwide and Yorkshire BankVideo available

Learn to make a meal out of leftovers

Leicestershire,Loughborough

Environment & Transport10 February 2012Learn to make a meal out of leftoversA series of free cookery classes are being held to teach people how to cook up a treat using leftovers. As well as cooking up to three recipes, Leicestershire residents who attend can pick up tasty recipe cards and take home a free goody bag containing giveaways including a spaghetti measure and a meal planner.... 10 Feb 2012 Learn to make a meal out of leftovers

Robbery on Victoria Park

Police,Loughborough

Robbery on Victoria ParkPolice are appealing for witnesses to a robbery on Victoria Park. The incident happened Sunday, January 22 at around 7pm when the 19-year-old victim was walking across the park towards the memorial from London Road.... 09 Feb 2012 Robbery on Victoria Park

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60 years On and the Tories still oppose NHS reform

medical

Charnwood Labour Party has joined people throughout the UK in celebrating 60 years of the NHS. The NHS was established in 1947 by the post war Labour Government, and was opposed by the medical establishment and the Conservative Party.... 01 Jul 2008 60 years On and the Tories still oppose NHS reform

LAW RESEARCH FOCUSES ON PATIENTS WHO SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT ABROAD

nhs

New research at the University of Leicester has investigated the legal standing of patients to seek funding from the NHS for treatment undertaken elsewhere in the European Union.... 09 Apr 2008 LAW RESEARCH FOCUSES ON PATIENTS WHO SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT ABROAD

Minister learns of Leicestershire's health work

Leicestershire,Loughborough

Chief Executive's27 October 2011Minister learns of Leicestershire's health workLeicestershires County Council and NHS bodies have briefed Secretary of State Andrew Lansley about how they are working together to improve public health. Mr Lansley visited Leicestershire County Council, to meet council, public health officials and GPs.... 28 Oct 2011 Minister learns of Leicestershire's health work

Loughborough Residents face two threats to local NHS care

stephoscope

Local people across Loughborough face having to travel three times as far to visit their local doctor, Nicky Morgan, prospective Conservative MP for Loughborough has warned. T... 16 Jun 2008 Loughborough Residents face two threats to local NHS care

MP speaks out on treatment of dementia patients

mp

David Taylor MP has introduced a Ten Minute Rule Bill in the House of Commons which aims to end the 'chemical cosh' approach to the prescription of anti-psychotic drugs for people with dementia in care homes. ... 16 May 2008 MP speaks out on treatment of dementia patients

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£27m health boost for Leicester City people

health

An additional 27m investment in patient services has been announced by the Leicester City Primary Care Trust (PCT) this week. ... 04 Apr 2008 £27m health boost for Leicester City people

LAW RESEARCH FOCUSES ON PATIENTS WHO SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT ABROAD

nhs

New research at the University of Leicester has investigated the legal standing of patients to seek funding from the NHS for treatment undertaken elsewhere in the European Union.... 09 Apr 2008 LAW RESEARCH FOCUSES ON PATIENTS WHO SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT ABROAD

Loughborough MP meets Minister to Discuss Economic Partnership Agreements Progress

ship

Andy Reed MP yesterday met with the Minister for Trade Gareth Thomas MP to discuss progress on Economic Partnership Agreements... 14 May 2008 Loughborough MP meets Minister to Discuss Economic Partnership Agreements Progress

MP speaks out on treatment of dementia patients

mp

David Taylor MP has introduced a Ten Minute Rule Bill in the House of Commons which aims to end the 'chemical cosh' approach to the prescription of anti-psychotic drugs for people with dementia in care homes. ... 16 May 2008 MP speaks out on treatment of dementia patients

The breathing lifeline that comes at a price

hospital

Universities of Leicester and Nottingham collaborate on new research The ventilators on an intensive care ward of a hospital offer a vital lifeline to the sickest and most vulnerable patients, providing the oxygen that keeps them alive when they are unable to breathe for themselves. However, the use of these machines can come at a price every year thousands of patients are left with debilitating lung injuries, a small number of which are so serious the patient never recovers.... 05 Jun 2008 The breathing lifeline that comes at a price

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Leicester men guilty of smuggling 36m of cannabis

Police,Loughborough

Leicester men guilty of smuggling 36m of cannabis Anjam Nazir, Mohinder Singh, Baljinder Singh Three men from Leicester have pleaded guilty to their part in one of the country s biggest Cannabis smuggling operations. Leicestershire Constabulary is now able to provide details about the 36m drugs investigation following the conclusion of the trial at Winchester Crown Court today (Tuesday June 2).... 02 Jun 2009 Leicester men guilty of smuggling 36m of cannabis

Second collision on M1 northbound

police

Leicestershire Constabulary are investigating a second fatal collision on the M1 northbound. The first collision happened at around 8.... 12 Nov 2008 Second collision on M1 northbound

Cement mixer stolen from Hinckley

Police,Loughborough

Cement mixer stolen from Hinckley Police are appealing for witnesses after a burglary at a building site in Hinckley. The incident happened at a building site at a premises on Baines Lane between 4.... 10 Mar 2009 Cement mixer stolen from Hinckley

Police confirm death of woman in Shepshed is non-suspicious

Police,Loughborough

Police confirm death of woman in Shepshed is non-suspiciousOfficers investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in Shepshed have confirmed that the death is not being treated as suspicious. The body was discovered in Butthole Lane at about 1pm on Wednesday January 5.... 06 Jan 2011 Police confirm death of woman in Shepshed is non-suspicious

Man found guilty of assault and rape of woman in Loughborough

Police,Loughborough

Man found guilty of assault and rape of woman in LoughboroughPaulius TroninasA 19-year-old man has today (Friday January 7, 2011) been found guilty of the assault and rape of a woman in Loughborough. Paulius Troninas, 19, of Paget Street, Loughborough was found guilty of rape and section 18 grievous bodily harm following a trial at Nottingham Crown Court.... 07 Jan 2011 Man found guilty of assault and rape of woman in Loughborough

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Leicester men guilty of smuggling 36m of cannabis

Police,Loughborough

Leicester men guilty of smuggling 36m of cannabis Anjam Nazir, Mohinder Singh, Baljinder Singh Three men from Leicester have pleaded guilty to their part in one of the country s biggest Cannabis smuggling operations. Leicestershire Constabulary is now able to provide details about the 36m drugs investigation following the conclusion of the trial at Winchester Crown Court today (Tuesday June 2).... 02 Jun 2009 Leicester men guilty of smuggling 36m of cannabis

Second collision on M1 northbound

police

Leicestershire Constabulary are investigating a second fatal collision on the M1 northbound. The first collision happened at around 8.... 12 Nov 2008 Second collision on M1 northbound

Cement mixer stolen from Hinckley

Police,Loughborough

Cement mixer stolen from Hinckley Police are appealing for witnesses after a burglary at a building site in Hinckley. The incident happened at a building site at a premises on Baines Lane between 4.... 10 Mar 2009 Cement mixer stolen from Hinckley

Police confirm death of woman in Shepshed is non-suspicious

Police,Loughborough

Police confirm death of woman in Shepshed is non-suspiciousOfficers investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in Shepshed have confirmed that the death is not being treated as suspicious. The body was discovered in Butthole Lane at about 1pm on Wednesday January 5.... 06 Jan 2011 Police confirm death of woman in Shepshed is non-suspicious

Man found guilty of assault and rape of woman in Loughborough

Police,Loughborough

Man found guilty of assault and rape of woman in LoughboroughPaulius TroninasA 19-year-old man has today (Friday January 7, 2011) been found guilty of the assault and rape of a woman in Loughborough. Paulius Troninas, 19, of Paget Street, Loughborough was found guilty of rape and section 18 grievous bodily harm following a trial at Nottingham Crown Court.... 07 Jan 2011 Man found guilty of assault and rape of woman in Loughborough

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Fatal road traffic collision on Melton Road

Police,Loughborough

Fatal road traffic collision on Melton Road Officers from the force s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses after a fatal road traffic collision on Melton Road. The collision occurred at around 7.... 08 Jun 2009 Fatal road traffic collision on Melton Road

Forensic Psychology

crime

Volunteers are being sought to take part in a new study at the University of Leicester which will have important implications for forensic research. Participants are required to spend just 30 minutes undertaking memory tasks and questionnaires which will help to shed new light on the relationship between personality, the experience of life adversity, and eye-witness memory.... 23 May 2008 Forensic Psychology

Five Leicester men sentenced after illegal immigration scam

Police,Loughborough

Five Leicester men sentenced after illegal immigration scamTop L to R - Sandip Rana, Satish Ravat, Vishal Shah bottom L to R Bhavesh Patel and Jaswinder ChahalFive Leicester men have today (Thursday November 25) been sentenced for their part in an illegal immigration scam. Bhavesh Patel (27) of Columbine Road, Hamilton, Satish Ravat (28) of Arbour Road, Leicester, Sandip Singh Rana (29) of Moores Road, Leicester, Jaswinder Chahal (42) of Swithland Avenue, Leicester and Vishal Jitendra Shah (25) of Braemar Close, Leicester pleaded guilty at Leicester Crown Court at an earlier hearing to assisting unlawful immigration to a member state contrary to section 25 of the Immigration Act 1971.... 25 Nov 2010 Five Leicester men sentenced after illegal immigration scam

Multi agency forum test explosion exercise at Leicester Racecourse

Police,Loughborough

Multi agency forum test explosion exercise at Leicester RacecourseMembers from Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Local Resilience Forum (LRF) have today (Wednesday October 27, 2010) been involved in a pre-planned exercise to test how emergency services would cope with a major incident. At 10.... 27 Oct 2010 Multi agency forum test explosion exercise at Leicester Racecourse

Missing girl returns home safe and well

Police,Loughborough

Missing girl returns home safe and well Officers investigating the disappearance of a 14-year-old girl have confirmed she has returned safe and well. Sarah Dunn was reported missing from home on Monday May 25.... 08 Jun 2009 Missing girl returns home safe and well