Maternity Services and the Ockenden Review: a joint statement
Please see below a joint statement I have signed with fellow MPs following the publication today of Donna Ockenden’s report into serious failings in maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
New Mental Health Support Team in training to support more Nottinghamshire children and young people
James Naish MP has welcomed the expansion of mental health support for children and young people in Nottinghamshire, with a new Mental Health Support Team (MHST) currently in training at NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) set to begin supporting local schools next year. The announcement comes as nearly six million children and […]
NHS infrastructure investment essential and happening, says Rushcliffe MP
James Naish, MP for Rushcliffe, has welcomed two new investments at the Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC) in Nottingham, saying it forms part of a broader package of NHS infrastructure investments which are “essential” for turning around patient experiences. Up to £20 million of enabling works are now underway at QMC, part of Nottingham University Hospitals […]
Nottinghamshire waiting times falling as NHS delivers fastest improvement in over a decade
James Naish, MP for Rushcliffe, has welcomed new NHS figures showing significant improvements in waiting times and service performance, with patients across Nottinghamshire and the country now being seen faster than in recent years. The latest data shows waiting lists fell by 110,000 in March alone, marking the largest monthly reduction outside the pandemic since […]
Nottinghamshire pharmacy pilot delivers over 1,100 same-day consultations as MP calls for funding clarity
More than 1,100 patients in Nottinghamshire have received same-day treatment for minor illnesses through a pioneering community pharmacy prescribing pilot – but its future now hangs in the balance. Between April and December 2025, three pilot sites in Nottinghamshire carried out 1,118 consultations under a Community Pharmacy Independent Prescriber trial. An independent prescriber is a […]
Three in Four Cancer Patients to Survive Long Term Under New National Cancer Plan
James Naish, MP for Rushcliffe, has welcomed the government’s landmark new National Cancer Plan, partly shaped by Nottingham academics, which will deliver faster diagnosis, quicker treatment and better long-term support for cancer patients locally and across the country. The plan sets out ambitious steps to improve cancer survival and patient experience, including a commitment that […]
Rushcliffe MP calls on local businesses to support employees undergoing fertility treatment
James Naish, Member of Parliament for Rushcliffe, is calling on businesses across Nottinghamshire to sign the Fertility Support Pledge – which asks employers to provide time off for employees undergoing IVF and other fertility treatments – and has received the backing of one of the largest employers in Rushcliffe, British Gypsum, part of the construction solutions group, Saint-Gobain. Currently, […]
Rushcliffe MP welcomes the government’s £75 million boost for hospices – but says core funding must go further
Rushcliffe MP welcomes the government’s £75 million boost for hospices – but says core funding must go further Rushcliffe MP James Naish, who has spoken with organisations including Nottinghamshire Hospice CEO Rachel Hucknall about the funding pressures facing local end-of-life care, has welcomed the government’s £75 million boost for hospices – but says long-term core […]
Parental Leave Review welcomed but must deliver fairer deal for families
James Naish, MP for Rushcliffe, has welcomed the government’s launch of a major review into maternity, paternity, parental and adoption leave – but says it must deliver real change for modern families, particularly the self-employed. A first stage of this review – a call for evidence – was launched in early July and will gather […]
Rushcliffe MP welcomes landmark 10-Year Health Plan to improve local NHS care
Rushcliffe MP welcomes landmark 10-Year Health Plan to improve local NHS care James Naish, MP for Rushcliffe, has welcomed the government’s new 10-Year Health Plan, which will bring healthcare closer to communities, ease pressure on hospitals and improve access to vital NHS services for people across Nottinghamshire. The plan sets out a bold vision for […]