Local MP, Selaine Saxby, is calling for nominees to enter official NHS Parliamentary awards in recognition of staff who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.

The number of doctors working in NHS England has increased by over 6,000 over the last year, while the number of nurses has increased by over 12,000

In the South West, the number of doctors working in the NHS has increased by 623 to 10,956 – a rise of 6%.

This week, the Government announced a ‘bounce back’ package of trade and investment measures to help support agriculture, food and drink businesses impacted by coronavirus.

The food and drinks industry employs four million people and is the UK’s largest manufacturing sector. 

Selaine said:

North Devon’s MP has joined colleagues from the Conservative Environment Network Parliamentary Caucus to write to the Prime Minister in support of a green economic recovery from Covid-19.

North Devon has received unprecedented economic support to protect jobs and businesses during the Coronavirus outbreak. 12,100 jobs have been protected through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, with Government grants covering 80 per cent of people’s wages, up to £2,500 a month. 

The key change to the lockdown restrictions that has been announced is that we can exercise more frequently and for longer.   Travelling for exercise is now permitted, with a number of important caveats.

The government will temporarily relax elements of UK competition law to support the dairy industry through the coronavirus outbreak.

£10 million fund for England’s fishing and aquaculture sectors announced

People living and working across the South West will benefit from today’s Budget as the Conservatives deliver on the promises made to the British people, investing in infrastructure, the NHS and public services across the region.