Keeping You Informed – Chi Onwurah MP

Eating Disorder beds in Newcastle

I want to keep eating disorder beds in Newcastle so I asked CNTW (Cumbria Northumberland Tyne &Wear) NHS Trust about their plans regarding beds at the RVI for those suffering from severe eating disorders. I’m pleased they are undertaking discussions about the long term treatment.

Taxi Drivers – Unite members seeking action

Good to meet with taxi drivers members of Unite the Union to discuss out of area working and regulation changes that are an issue in Newcastle. Passenger safety and supporting drivers must go hand in hand I’ll keep pushing for stronger national standards and real local enforcement powers.

Newcastle Deaf centre in Summerhill

I celebrated World Week of Deaf Awareness at the SVP Newcastle Deaf centre in Summerhill Good to meet staff, volunteers and users who do brilliant work to increase understanding of Deaf culture and raise awareness of the challenges faced by the Deaf community.

Intitial thoughts on Thursdays local elections in Newcastle

My initial statement on Thursday’s local election results in Newcastle upon Tyne

Individual Issues raised by constituents April 2026

Policy Issues raised by constituents April 2026

8,500 more mental health workers recruited – a Labour promise kept, three years early

Labour promised to recruit 8,500 more mental health workers – promises kept, three years early As well as: 🏥Over 5mn more NHS appointments ⏳Waiting lists coming down 👩‍⚕️2,000 more GPs 🏡New Neighbourhood Health Centres in every community 💷£26bn investment in the NHS And Many more positive changes – see video: https://x.com/i/status/2052015016962892218