The Liberal Democrats have said the extra funding for the NHS in the Budget must now be delivered for local residents, including through extra GP and dentist appointments as well as more support to cut cancer care waiting times.
Solihull’s Lib Dems have also called for urgent cross-party talks on social care, adding that fixing social care will also be crucial to take pressure off local health services and give older people the care they desperately need.
Responding to the Budget, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Solihull, Cllr Ade Adeyemo said:
“Liberal Democrats will hold this Government’s feet to the fire on the promises they’ve made on the NHS, so people here in Solihull can finally see a GP or NHS dentist when they need one.
“Residents in Solihull are having to wait far too long to see a GP and many are not even able to see an NHS Dentist when they need one. Cancer patients are also having to wait far too long to see a cancer specialist in order for their treatment to begin.
“We’re campaigning for urgent, real improvements for our local health services. We have had plenty of promises. Now this Government needs to deliver. Anything less will be a total disappointment.
“People were fed up with years of broken promises from the Conservatives. This new Labour Government can't now kick the can down the road.”
The Solihull and Meriden Liberal Democrats represent Liberal Democrat Members, Volunteers, Campaigners, Councillors and Candidates within the Local Authority area of Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, and the two Parliamentary Constituencies of Solihull West and Shirley and Meriden and Solihull East.
Liberal Democrats in Solihull and Meriden have a long record of action for the community, fighting hard for local residents on issues that are important to them.
