Shropshire MP to lead NHS debate

North Shropshire MP Helen Morgan will be leading a debate on NHS backlogs in the House of Commons today.

She will be highlighting the ongoing crisis with hospital waiting times and is hoping to apply pressure on the Goverment by “fixing the foundations” of the system, believing that better access to GP services, care packages, and NHS dentistry would reduce stress higher up the chain.

It comes after Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin NHS declared a critical incident after experiencing a high demand for its services.

Health bosses have temporarily reduced visiting at its hospitals and are asking people to wear face masks in all areas. People are also being urged to think about what service they need to help reduce the strain.

“Backlogs across the NHS are bad, and in many cases getting worse,” said Ms Morgan

“I’m starting off 2025 in Parliament by leading a debate on the issue, and making the point that people in rural counties like Shropshire deserve better.

“Recent progress on CT and MRI scan timings in Shropshire are proof that services can be improved and delays reduced. We need to see action from the Labour Government that shows they understand the urgency of the situation.

“This announcement on the social care review is long overdue. I’m glad that the Government has committed to cross-party talks to build a consensus to fix our broken social care system, but we can’t afford to wait three more years for a new plan. We need immediate measures to tackle the chronic shortage of trained care workers.

“Liberal Democrats have long been campaigning for cross-party talks on care, so we stand ready and eager to bring our ideas to this process and to ensure that the voices of family carers are heard throughout.”