Category: Health and Social Care
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Luke hails cancer support lifeline as Maggie’s turns one
7 October 2026 More than 3,500 visits in just one year! That’s the milestone celebrated at Maggie’s Middlesbrough, where local MP Luke Myer joined staff and volunteers today to mark the charity’s first birthday. Based next to the Endeavour Unit at James Cook University Hospital, Maggie’s provides free emotional, practical…
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Luke listens to East Cleveland Hospital staff as talks continue over Tocketts
16 September 2026 Luke Myer MP has met staff at East Cleveland Hospital as he continues working with NHS leaders, trade unions and the Government over proposed changes to Tocketts Ward. Luke spent time with the Tocketts team today (Wednesday 16 September) alongside UNISON representatives Michelle and David, listening to…
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Assisted Dying – update (Sept 2026)
11 September 2026 Update on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Read previous updates: November 2024; May 2025; June 2025 Luke Myer MP has today voted against the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, saying that while he supports the principle of assisted dying, the legislation in its current…
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Luke supports Teesside Hospice
11 August 2026 Luke Myer MP has pledged to keep making the case for sustainable hospice funding, after visiting Teesside Hospice and meeting its Chief Executive Mike Thornicroft. Luke toured the hospice in Middlesbrough to see the support it provides for patients and families, from specialist palliative care to bereavement…
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PM Burnham announces social care reform
29 July 2026 Long-awaited plans to reform England’s broken social care system have been brought forward after the Prime Minister announced a faster timetable for creating a National Care Service. Speaking at a care home today, the Prime Minister announced that Baroness Louise Casey’s independent review into adult social care…
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Luke backs recovery work changing lives in Brotton
Luke Myer MP has praised the work of addiction charity Recovery Connections after joining local partners to celebrate the charity’s growing impact across Redcar & Cleveland, including its expanding work in Brotton. The event brought together people with lived experience, community leaders and local organisations to recognise the progress being…
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Luke pushes for stronger future for East Cleveland Hospital
24 July 2026 Luke Myer MP has called to bring more services into East Cleveland Hospital after visiting the Brotton site this week and meeting the team responsible for local services. Luke met Michelle Watson, Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Kelly Kirtley, Deputy Head of Nursing, and Gavin McAllum, General Manager,…
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£750k boost for James Cook cancer treatment
15 July 2026 Cancer patients across Teesside are set to benefit from faster treatment after James Cook secured £750,000 to recruit at least 10 new therapeutic radiographers to help cut waiting times. The new funding from the Labour Government will allow the hospital to staff its newest radiotherapy machines. James Cook recently received…
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£1.7m children’s care shake-up after Luke’s campaign
9 July 2026 The Government today confirmed our region will take on one of five new Regional Care Cooperatives in England, alongside £1.7m in support funding. The new body will bring councils together to commission children’s care placements collectively, helping them stop competing against one another, tackle profiteering in the…
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Parking fines cancelled for NHS workers after Luke steps in
17 June 2026 Two NHS workers have had hospital parking fines cancelled after Luke Myer MP stepped in to help. A local NHS worker contacted Luke after she and colleagues received parking charges at the Friarage Hospital despite paying for staff parking permits through their wages. She said the fines were causing…
