Presenting English Martyrs Student Letters to the PM

Girls and boys at the English Martyrs Catholic Primary, led diligently and caringly by Dr Helen Townsley, asked me to present to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak over one hundred letters from the children asking the government to Prepare, Protect, Invest and Act to improve the future of the 222 million

Awarding of the Austrian Grand Decoration of Honour in Gold

I was immensely honoured to receive the Austrian Grand Decoration of Honour in Gold, recognising my contribution to bilateral relations and international understanding between Austria and the UK. I was surrounded by family, friends and my hard-working team.

Backing British Farming

I’m proud to wear my wheatsheaf pin badge on #BackBritishFarmingDay to show my support for the farmers and growers in and around Worthing and Arun who do a tremendous job in providing the nation with high-quality and climate-friendly food, all while caring for our much-loved countryside.

An important reminder of Epilepsy first-Aid

One in a hundred Brits has epilepsy, which means up to 1,000 live locally here in Worthing and Arun with this condition.

Seeing a seizure can be scary - I know from experience. But having the confidence to act quickly and calmly can save lives.

Supporting Parents during Back to School Season

September was a busy ‘Back to School’ season and parents across Worthing and Arun will have shared in discomfort with the rising cost of school uniforms for their children.

Launch of new Mental Health Report

There are more than 600 different neurological conditions affecting the brain, spine or nervous system. Many are well-known, such as epilepsy, stroke, dementia, brain injury and autism. There are also hundreds of conditions that only affect an unlucky few.