Derek Thomas, Prospective MP for West Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, is committed to health and social care. Derek says, "As a married father of two children, with my parents living close by, I am grateful for the NHS provision we have in Cornwall. In fact, in the past 18 months both my parents have been patients at West Cornwall Hospital and both have had fairly major operations at RCHT Treliske. I will always work to ensure you receive the right treatment at the right time and in the right place."
Derek will work to ensure that the healthcrae we need will be available. To achieve this we need to:
- Bring health and social care together in meaningful integration in Cornwall. Derek says, "I will do everything I can to ensure that people are cared for in the community as much as possible."
- Reduce the demand on frontline NHS services. Derek says, "I will be active in my support of measures that help us to enjoy healthy lives and avoid urgent medical attention."
- Attract more nurses and medical professionals to work in Cornwall. Derek says, "I am a vocal and enthusiastic fan of life here in West Cornwall. When recruiting key workers we should promote our good health services, good schools, low crime, improving transport links and our good quality of life."
"In 2010, I called for 'wellbeing health checks' for thos of us over 40 years old. These are now available through your GP. Wellbeing checks are one way to identify health risks at an early stage but very few of us make use of this service."
Richard and Pat Palmer from Ruan Minor said, "We contacted Derek to discuss health services in West Cornwall. Derek visited us at home and listened to our concerns. His energy and enthusiasm impressed us and we're encouraged by his thoughts on how health and social care could work together better. We also find his integrity and Christian commitment reassuring,"
Our record on the NHS: The Government has increased the NHS budget by £12.7bn this Parliament. The Conservative Party will protect the NHS budget and provide an extra £2bn each year to frontline NHS services in England. There are now 9000 more doctors, 2000 more midwives and over 7000 more nurses. There are 6000 less managers than in 2010.