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Joe Hosts Stamp Out Spiking Roundtable

Joe Robertson MP recently hosted a roundtable in Parliament in association with Stamp Out Spiking, joined by Drinkaware, Diageo, AskAngela, PCCs, and leading national security and transport firms to raise awareness of spiking. The roundtable also heard voices from academics at Cardiff Universit

Hospice Funding Spotlighted

Joe Robertson MP has joined cross-party MPs in signing the Hospice UK letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, calling for urgent action on the organisation’s four-point plan for fair hospice funding.Hospices across the country are under increasing pressure, facing rising costs,

Daisy Bus Volunteers Celebrate New Timetable

Joe Robertson MP recently met with volunteers from the Daisy Ring Bus team ahead of the launch of a new timetable for the service, which helps transport Isle of Wight cancer patients to and from treatment appointments. The Daisy Bus, run thanks to the dedication of volunteers and the generous s

Emphasis on the National Cancer Plan with Cancer Research UK

Joe Robertson MP reaffirmed his support for Cancer Research UK in their efforts to keep the Government accountable in ensuring the effectiveness of the National Cancer Plan in improving outcomes for cancer patients across the country.The meeting with Cancer Research UK at the Conservative Party Conf

Spotlight on Dementia at Conservative Party Conference

Joe Robertson MP recently caught up with Andy Pike, Deputy Director of Policy, Campaigns and Public Affairs at Dementia UK, at the Conservative Party conference. The meeting with Mr Pike, a former colleague from Dementia UK, discussed the latest developments in dementia care and diagnosis.

Healthcare Priorities Discussed With Local NHS Trust Chair

Joe Robertson MP recently met with Jenni Douglas-Todd, Chair of the Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, to discuss healthcare priorities for the IslandThe meeting covered the 10-year Healthcare Plan, ongoing workforce challenges on the Island, and the need to keep

Island Disability Support Showcased

Joe Robertson MP recently visited The Way Forward, a programme organised by Island charity Osel Enterprises, to see the important work they do in providing training and employment for people with physical and learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions living on the island.

Newport Health and Social Care Careers Event Showcases Local Opportunities

Joe Robertson MP attended a health and social care careers event earlier this week at the Lord Louis Library in Newport, meeting with organisations across the Island that provide vital services and support to the community.Among those represented were Mountbatten Isle of Wight, The Air Ambulance Ser

Visit to Osel Enterprises Highlights Local Employment and Disability Support

Joe Robertson MP visited Osel Enterprises this week, meeting Tracey Hill and seeing firsthand the work being carried out at Wight Crystal, where Isle of Wight Spring Water is bottled and distributed across the Island.Mr Robertson learnt of the role of Osel Enterprises in boosting social enterprises