As the sun begins to shine brighter and the days grow longer, it is essential to remember that May isn't just about blooming flowers and warmer weather—it is also Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month.
May is Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month. In the UK, there is a growing concern over the increasing rates of skin cancer diagnoses. There are now more than 16,000 new cases of melanoma and 155,000 cases of non-melanoma skin cancer each year in the UK.
Today is World Asthma Day 2024, a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about asthma, a chronic respiratory condition characterised by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.
From questioning Government Ministers about saving jobs at Alstom, to meeting Dovedale Primary School, it has been a busy few weeks in Westminster and in Erewash. Here’s an update on my work as your Member of Parliament.
I recently visited Derventio Housing Trust in Ilkeston and had a great afternoon chatting to staff as well as residents about the work they are undertaking to support homeless and vulnerable individuals across Erewash.
This week is World Immunisation Week 2024. It provides us with an opportunity to consider the important role vaccines play in our fight against disease around the world. After clean water, vaccines are the most impactful public health measure we have.
Throughout my Parliamentary career and as a Health Minister, I have raised my concerns about the impacts of excessive alcohol consumption. Although most people drink responsibly, the misuse of alcohol can inflict harm on individuals, their families, the local community and the NHS.
Maggie Throup OBE MP, Member of Parliament for Erewash is delighted that the Safety of Rwanda Bill has passed it final legislative hurdle in the House of Commons and is set to become law.
Maggie Throup OBE MP, Member of Parliament for Erewash has welcomed the Government’s Plan for Welfare, which will tackle the unprecedented rise in economic inactivity and ensure that Britain’s benefits system is better targeted at those who need it most.
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents an exciting avenue for innovation within the NHS, particularly in the realm of medical diagnostics.
