Switch to an accessible version of this website which is easier to read. (requires cookies)

Round table meeting 'increases pace and urgency' of cancer unit plan

July 24, 2009 1:17 PM

Tim with his team collecting petition signatures in support of a new cancer treatment unit in KendalSouth Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the outcome of a meeting this morning to discuss the proposals for a new cancer treatment unit in Kendal.

The meeting, convened by Tim and held at the Westmorland General Hospital, included representatives from the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust, Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, NHS Cumbria and NHS North Lancashire.

Speaking after the meeting, Tim said: "I'm very grateful to everyone who was at the meeting for coming along and discussing the proposals for a cancer treatment unit in the round. It is clear that the four organisations are all committed to building the unit, and that the preferred site is now the Westmorland General Hospital in Kendal.

"The meeting was very useful and productive, and has increased the pace and urgency of the plans.

"It was also clear that the support of the public here in the South Lakes has been vital in getting the plans for a cancer treatment unit off the ground. I'd therefore like to thank each and every person who has signed the petition in support of the new unit, and ask anyone who has not yet done so to sign up today."

Related Links

What would you like to do next?

  • Subscribe for updates

    Read updates from this website in your desktop or online news reader

    • On a news reader website

      •  
      •  
      •  

      In a desktop news reader or a website not listed above

      •  
    • Example monthly digest email
      •  
      •  
      •  
    • If you submit your email address, the Liberal Democrats and their elected representatives may use the information you have provided to contact you from time to time about issues we think you may find of interest. Some of the contacts may be automated. You can opt out of some or all contacts at any time by contacting us.


    • Generate different image

    Join our email list

    • If you submit your email address, the Liberal Democrats and their elected representatives may use the information you have provided to contact you from time to time about issues we think you may find of interest. Some of the contacts may be automated. You can opt out of some or all contacts at any time by contacting us.


    • Generate different image

    Follow the party's activity on...

  • Share this page

    Share this page on another website

    Link to this page

    On websites and printed material:
    timfarron.co.uk/en/article/2009/105577/round-table-meeting-increases-pace-and-urgency-of-cancer-unit-plan
    In text messages, Twitter, or reading over the phone:
    tf.lib.dm/a74wV

    Email this page to a friend


    • Generate different image
  • Help out or donate

    Help out in your local area

      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
    • If you submit your email address, the Liberal Democrats and their elected representatives may use the information you have provided to contact you from time to time about issues we think you may find of interest. Some of the contacts may be automated. You can opt out of some or all contacts at any time by contacting us.


    • Generate different image
  • Tell us what you think

    Send us your views

    If you are a resident of the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency and are writing to discuss any issue that Parliament or government is responsible for, you must provide your home address as MPs are generally only permitted to act on behalf of constituents.

    If you are not a constituent, you do not need to provide your address, but the matters we can deal with are more limited and you may wish to contact your local MP in the first instance.

    • If you choose to join our email list, the Liberal Democrats and their elected representatives may use the information you have provided to contact you from time to time about issues we think you may find of interest. Some of the contacts may be automated. You can opt out of some or all contacts at any time by contacting us. You do not need to join our email list to complete this form.


    • Generate different image