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Speaking at the Trauma 2030 conference and receiving an award was a tremendous honour. True collaboration between medics and policymakers is essential if we are to improve outcomes. By working together, we can ensure every patient receives the compassionate care they so desperately need. 
The sight of vulnerable patients on trolleys lining a busy corridor is something colleagues across the country and I see regularly on A&E shifts. Every healthcare worker wants the best for those in their care, yet this practice is unsafe and strips patients of their dignity. This is the unacceptable consequence of an NHS pushed to the brink by years of underfunding.
Today, I pushed the Health Secretary to work with the APPG on Emergency Care to finally end corridor care. Patients deserve so much better.
Across our NHS, services are under immense pressure from rising flu cases. Through my shifts in A&E, I see first-hand the strain this puts on our vital hospital services. We can all do our part.
Getting your flu immunisation is quick, easy, and can be done at many local pharmacies across Tooting. This simple act not only protects you and your family, but also helps to relieve pressure on our invaluable NHS staff, ensuring it is there for everyone who needs it.
The scenes from Bondi today are utterly appalling, especially on what should be a day of joy for Jewish communities worldwide. This senseless violence is devastating. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with all the families affected by this horrific attack.
Today marks 37 years since the Clapham Junction rail disaster, a tragedy that took 35 lives and injured hundreds more.
In the face of such devastation, the spirit of our community shone through. The swift, courageous actions of students and staff from Emanuel School and Wandsworth Council offered vital aid to those in need. On this solemn anniversary, my thoughts are with all those whose lives were forever changed. We will always remember.  A wonderful evening with Ruth Cadbury MP and Labour members at the Brentford and Isleworth Christmas party this week. The dedication ahead of next May's vital elections is inspiring, with fantastic candidates standing to make a real difference for their community. Thank you for the warm invitation.
Today I visited the Ronald McDonald House at St George's Hospital today for Christmas Jumper Day, it was a real pleasure. From my work in A&E, I understand the immense strain families are under when a child is critically ill. The RMHC team works incredibly hard to provide a ‘home away from home’, offering vital support during these unimaginable times. This service is a lifeline, allowing parents to remain close. Please consider donating to their "Christmas Comforts" campaign to bring some festive relief. You can donate online here.  Through my shifts in A&E, the sight of vulnerable patients on trolleys lining a busy corridor has become a symbol of a struggling NHS. This practice, known as ‘corridor care’, is unsafe and profoundly undignified. As Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Emergency Care, I was proud to launch our recent report setting out solutions. Following this, I have written directly to the Health Secretary, raising our concerns and outlining the recommendations from the report. These changes will go a long way to ensuring patients get the dignified care they rightly deserve across the UK.  As we enter December is is a joy to see the lights come on and the decorations go up as the community around Tooting, Balham, Furzedown and Earlsfield prepare for Christmas. Switch-on events are happening for Christmas lights at the following locations:
Wandsworth Town Festival The Christmas Festival will be a full day of festive fun. There is a market packed with great food and gifts, live performances, and families can visit Santa. Their will also be a charity raffle supporting Wandsworth Foodbank Date: Saturday 6th December Time: 10am to 5pm (switch-on at 4.30pm) Location: Southside Shopping Centre and the Ram Quarter  Local Churches and community groups are also coming together to celebrate the season. Some local favourites are back as well as some exciting new events:
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