Celebrating Carers  

First off – I had the great pleasure of attending the opening of the new carers room at the hospital on Friday.  I know what carers do: people very close to me have been carers, showing a love, dedication and respect that I now only fully appreciate. Yet it is important, when praising these silent heroes, to remember that it is emotionally and physically exhausting business.  So the new little kitchen at the hospital, set aside specially for carers so they can take a break, make a cup of tea and read a book between visiting hours, is a great idea.  A fantastic way to celebrate carers too – and at the end of Carers’ Week.   A Parliamentary Week A bit of parliamentary news this week, as I have been doing a lot of talking on your behalf. On Monday the House had the Second Reading – that is the general consideration – of the bill that will raise...