15 Most Recent Stories From Norman Lamb News Stories

Wed 14th May 2008:

Norman Lamb MP Commends Norfolk and Norwich Hospital for Topping National Rankings.

Norman Lamb MP has praised the Norfolk and Norwich hospital for finishing atop the rankings as the best district general hospital in the country for quality of care, "This is a really impressive achievement. The N & N operates under enormous pressure because it is regularly full and so to come out top on patient satisfaction on quality of care is fantastic. It is a reflection of the high standard of clinicians and all other staff at the hospital."

Thu 8th May 2008:

Norman Lamb MP pledges support to Asthma UK's campaign to reduce emergency hospital admissions for asthma in North Norfolk.

Norman Lamb MP has pledged his support for Asthma UK's Wish you were here? campaign to reduce hospital admissions in North Norfolk and across the UK.

Tue 6th May 2008:

Norman Lamb Urges Porton Down Veterans to Get in Touch without Delay.

Norman Lamb MP has urged any constituents, who were Porton Down veterans, to contact him immediately regarding potential government compensation to servicemen who participated in experiments at the MoD's Chemical Laboratories. Mr Lamb is determined to see that his constituents are aware of their right to claim, "If anyone thinks they might be entitled to compensation, please contact me immediately. The government has given a deadline of 30th June 2008 for all claims to be made so it is essential that any Porton Down veterans in North Norfolk pursue their claim right away."

Sat 3rd May 2008:

Norman Lamb's Post Office Day of Protest Delivers a Strong Message - Hundreds Turn Out.

Member of Parliament for North Norfolk, Norman Lamb, came out swinging in his fight to save North Norfolk's Post Offices by attending a day of protest. Hundreds of members of each local community gathered to hear Mr Lamb speak and to demonstrate support for their local post office. Mr Lamb praised the communities and their postmasters, "It is very important to have the local community and its postmaster be seen to be pulling together to save their post office. The post office is a vital part of the local community and we must fight tooth and nail to prevent its closure. We have tremendous, caring and enthusiastic postmasters here in North Norfolk, who have taken their branches from strength to strength. The idea of closing these branches in North Norfolk is outrageous."

Wed 30th Apr 2008:

Norman Lamb accuses Barclays bank of aiding Robert Mugabe regime in Zimbabwe.

Norman Lamb MP has accused Barclays Bank of providing "personal banking services" for up to four members of Robert Mugabe's regime who have benefited from the controversial land-grabs from white farmers in Zimbabwe.

Thu 24th Apr 2008:

Norman Lamb leads from the front in fight to gain essential treatment for Cancer patient.

North Norfolk MP and Shadow Health Secretary, Norman Lamb has challenged the Chief Executive of the Norfolk NHS Primary Care Trust over their refusal to fund essential treatment for cancer sufferer, Mr Charles Humphrey of North Walsham. "Mr Humphrey is appealing this decision and I want to make it clear that I very strongly support this appeal and am strongly urging the Trust to reconsider their decision. The current position is not acceptable"

Tue 8th Apr 2008:

Norman Lamb Launches Inquest into Unregulated Tanning Studios.

Norman Lamb has challenged the Department of Health regarding the abundance of tanning studios in the UK that do not meet EU Health and Safety Requirements. Having met with representatives from Consol Suncenter, Norman outlaid his concerns, "It does seem to me to be extraordinary that there are very many tanning studios in operation across the UK which fail to meet the EU minimum requirement".

Fri 28th Mar 2008:

Norman Lamb Chairs MP Meeting to Tackle Bed Blocking Problem in Norfolk.

Norman Lamb MP, Ian Gibson MP and Richard Bacon MP held a public meeting to discuss the issue of delayed discharges from the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.

Tue 25th Mar 2008:

Norman Lamb Comes Out Fighting In Bid to Save Norfolk's Post Offices.

Norman Lamb MP has today stated that the government's proposed closures of post offices in Norfolk is "disastrous and a death knell for rural communities". He is attending a meeting to discuss the proposed closures with local postmasters, mistresses and the Norwich Rural Community Council, tomorrow evening at Aylsham Town Hall.

Mon 24th Mar 2008:

Norman Lamb Questions Unreliable Train Service.

Norman Lamb MP has challenged Network Rail over its failure to complete works on time for this morning's rush hour on the Norwich to Liverpool Street line, "As one of thousands of commuters affected, I find it totally frustrating that they have failed to get things done on time. I am writing to Network Rail raising my concerns. This sort of experience leaves train users feeling exasperated.

Tue 4th Mar 2008:

CAR PARKING CHARGES ARE TAX ON ILLNESS - LAMB.

Commenting on the Welsh Assembly Government's announcement that hospital car parking charges will be banned, Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary, Norman Lamb said:

GOVERNMENT NOT DELIVERING ON ONE-TO-ONE MIDWIFE CARE - LAMB.

Commenting on today's [Friday] King's Fund report on maternity services, Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary, Norman Lamb said: "The Government is simply not delivering on its promise of one-to-one midwife care.

GOVERNMENT MUST ADMIT DENTAL CONTRACT HAS FAILED - LAMB.

Responding to new figures released today showing that more than half a million people across England have lost access to NHS dentistry since Government reforms in April 2006, Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary, Norman Lamb said:

GOVERNMENT GIMMICKS TO TACKLE SUPERBUGS ARE UNTESTED - LAMB.

Responding to official figures released today showing a sharp increase in the number of deaths involving Clostridium difficile, Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary, Norman Lamb said:

BIG RISE IN PEOPLE HOSPITALISED BY DOG ATTACKS - LAMB.

The Liberal Democrats have called for a review of the Dangerous Dogs Act after revealing a 43% increase over four years of people being admitted to A&E because of dog attacks.

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