 Several people with long-term conditions (cystic fibrosis, kidney disease, Parkinson's and Sickle Cell), charity representatives, a community pharmacist and John from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society briefed MPs in Parliament about the impact of prescription charges.
Coalition members and hundreds of supporters invited their MPs to attend the briefing so they could understand why the charge is a barrier to them staying well. We were particularly keen to connect with new MPs following the election Candice, Helen, Jacqueline and Nick who all live with long-term conditions spoke to MPs from across England to share:
Helen Groves, a retired Pharmacist who lives with Parkinson’s attended the event to discuss her concerns with MPs. Helen said: "Having worked as a pharmacist, I saw firsthand how prescription costs impacted people’s lives. Now, living with Parkinson’s and managing a complex daily medication routine myself, I feel even more strongly about the need for change. Attending this event has been a valuable opportunity to highlight the challenges faced by those with long-term conditions like Parkinson’s. It’s crucial that these voices are heard to ensure people have access to the medications they rely on.” We asked MPs to work with us to raise the profile of prescription charges in Parliament. We're campaigning for:
Next steps We'll be following up with MPs who attended and will be encouraging them to ask questions in Parliament and write to the health Minister about prescription charges. And in the new year we'll be producing a lobbying pack for supporters so they can speak to their MPs. In the meantime feel free to email the Coalition if you've got any questions or would like to connect with your MP. |
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