I want to start my contribution today with words of gratitude and admiration for the dedication and professionalism of all in our health services at this extremely difficult time.
Yesterday I attended a national conference about County Lines, looking at what is being done and what needs to be done to prevent as well as tackle the exploitation of children and vulnerable adults.
I read with interest the article on deprivation in Stoke-on-Trent which looked at the 2019 English Deprivation Indices. I agree we must make a concerted effort to make sure things have got better by the next report.
This week I was at the British Legion stand outside the Intu Potteries centre hearing about the great new ways to fund the British Legion’s activities all year round – the Poppy Lottery and monthly giving – which is eligible for Gift Aid so benefits them more.
