Over the weekend, many in our communities will have observed Chinese New Year. I joined with John Ip and his wife to welcome nearly 100 guests at The Imperial China Restaurant on Sunday. We celebrated the New Year of the Dragon at the party organised by Anne Chapman. Each table was a cheerful group of residents and community members.
Members of Parliament should know what is going on, the problems faced by many, and the strains and stresses of people in front line roles. Our lives are given to helping others in times of need.
Read Frank Field’s political memoir ‘Politics, Poverty and Belief’ to see how a person comes to public and political service, supporting the community around them through medicine, policing, and other acts of service.
Residents and communities across Worthing and Arun will join me in praising His Majesty the King for his selfless actions following such a difficult diagnosis.
We all pray it has been caught early enough for him to continue his selfless dedication in service to our nation.
In going public with his diagnosis, he has brought to the forefront the importance of regular testing and early diagnosis of such terrible diseases as cancer.
1000 people a day are diagnosed with cancer in the UK. Millions are living with a diagnosis and undergoing treatment. In Worthing West alone, there are over 3,700 cases every year, with only half of this amount surviving.
It is increasingly likely that almost everyone reading this article will have been affected by cancer either directly or indirectly. Friends and loved ones are currently going through diagnosis and treatment.
With early detection through standard practices like mammograms, prostate exams and blood tests, we can treat cancer sooner and with less invasive methods.
I encourage all to attend tests and appointments when invited and to be aware of the noticeable symptoms of common forms of cancer.
Every day, science and medical research gives added hope for a better tomorrow.
I was pleased to attend Cancer Research UK’s event in Parliament to mark World Cancer Day. Each year, World Cancer Day unites people around the globe to raise awareness of cancer and to call on our governments to take action to tackle this disease.
I stand with cancer patients in support of improved early detection and even better treatment. The Government must continue to support research and diagnosis services to reduce wait times and increase survival rates.
Last Friday, I was grateful for the opportunity to give my regular blood donation. The process was easy and comfortable, as always, with an accommodating and friendly team on hand to help and a welcome biscuit afterwards.
Giving blood is easy. It is selfless, and it saves lives. We never know when we ourselves or a loved one may need to be in receipt of donated blood. Donate today to help save lives tomorrow.
There is always a need for regular donations; with a particular need for BAME, black and minority ethnic people to volunteer. I encourage all who are eligible to sign up today.
Over the weekend, I was out and about with Councillors and Community Champions in Northbrook and Salvington to meet residents at their doors and on their streets. We always value the views, concerns and priorities of residents and appreciate a cheery hello when knocking on doors.
Residents shared their concern about overspending at Worthing Borough Council and an ever increasing council tax burden. I have always firmly believed that leaders in positions of authority should be judged on what they do, not on what they say.
I was also pleased to meet the hardworking and caring team at Worthing’s Citizens Advice Bureau, based in the Town Hall. They offer vital services and worthwhile support for a variety of problems that people face. Their volunteers are role models in our community. They give selflessly to those most in need.
It helps to have role models in our lives and it helps to be involved in worthwhile activities. Most of all, it helps to give without a desire of anything in return.
