@odddownjoel.bsky.social
Lib Dem Councillor in Bath and NE Somerset in the Odd Down Ward - work as a clinical pharmacist in Three Valleys PCN
The Chancellor should raise money by boosting trade with the EU and taxing social media and gambling giants – not by hurting Bath’s small businesses.
Today's Spring Statement was a missed opportunity to deliver real growth for the country.
More of my thoughts here👇
🦡Pleased to see @rspcaoffficial.bsky.social in Parliament today.
Our current wildlife laws are 200 years old - from snares still being legal to badger baiting going unchallenged, these outdated laws put far too many animals in harm's way.
We urgently need stronger protections for wildlife🦊
Youth services are vital for building young people’s confidence and giving them the skills for the future.
But spending has dropped by 82% in B&NES - leaving only £27 per young person.
Now the NCS has been cancelled, I asked the government if the funds would be reallocated to help services thrive👇
New Podcast. Beat the energy bill rise & a Prof on real reason we pay more than Europe & if green subsidies help or hinder? Practical energy help + a look at bigger picture. And more too. Do listen
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Often I hear people in rural areas say although they'd like to switch to an electric car, the infrastructure isn’t there for them to do so.
While it’s great EVs are growing in popularity, we must ensure that having one is convenient so that people can charge cars whenever and wherever they need 🚗⚡
While families across the UK have faced sky-high bills this winter, these eye-watering profits are the final nail in the coffin for consumers.
That's why we @libdems.org.uk have long called for a windfall tax on energy super-profits to help billpayers with the unsustainable cost of living.
Are you a pharmacy professional interested in Medicines Use In Care Homes?
A vital role where even small things can help to improve the quality of life of those most vulnerable in our society.
12th Feb for this great faculty launch.
www.pcpa.org.uk/events/NPCHF...
#pharmsky
The growing trend of children accessing spiked vapes is becoming increasingly alarming.
Spice, ketamine and MDMA are being found in schools all across the country.
We need urgent action to ensure that children are protected from the harmful effects of smoking these highly dangerous drugs.
Ed Davey quote on dark background that reads: We have something Trump desperately wants: a state visit. A banquet with the King. “We all know he craves it. So I say we give it to him. But only if he delivers what we need first for Britain and Europe’s defence and security. “And that is this: President Trump must sit down with President Zelenskyy and other European leaders – in a summit convened by the UK. “To agree how we collectively use the hundreds of billions of dollars, pounds and Euros of frozen Russian assets to pay for the weapons Ukraine needs to win the war and beat Putin.
"We have something Trump desperately wants: a state visit with all the pageantry.
I say we give it to him. But only if he delivers what we need first for Britain and Europe’s defence and security."
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
Ever since alarming research from @uniofbath.bsky.social found that 1 in 6 confiscated vapes were spiked with Spice, I have been campaigning to raise awareness of this terrifying trend.
I am very grateful to ITV West for inviting me in to talk about this important issue👇
To improve health equity organisations must provide education and training to health and social care staff to better meet the needs of underserved communities, address discrimination and racism, and improve health equity.
Find out more:
the system is failing, the govermnet is too cautious. My recipe : Fix socail care now, invest in careers in H&SC, aim high for quality, sort a funding model fit for future
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"Liberalism is about empowering people without power, but it is also holding the really powerful to account, be they in the media, the social media, in government, wherever they are."
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
Public services matter for living standards
Some poorer households should see marginal gains in their living standards
But incomes for those at the very bottom are set to stagnate
Higher-income households also face a tough outlook
What's the outlook for living standards in 2025?
Disposable incomes are set to fall across low-, middle- and high-income families alike. But improvements in public services will help to boost broad living standards for some.
Hooded figure breaks into car with the headline overlay reading: Four in Five car thefts not being solved by police
Tens of thousands of crimes, including car theft, go unsolved each year, leaving victims and communities feeling unsafe.
The government must act now – invest in local neighbourhood policing to protect our communities.
LA fires root cause is fossil fuels says climate expert
www.channel4.com/news/la-fire...
This is a fantastic result for us in North Devon. Welcome Becky to the Lib Dem team.
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Spent today admiring the incredible work of Burwell Print Centre with Charlotte Cane.
This fantastic organisation is providing adults with additional needs the chance to gain skills, confidence, and opportunities. Loved every minute of it.
Social care reform timeline needs to be sped up – Lib Dem leader
www.channel4.com/news/social-...
The UK’s electricity was the cleanest it has ever been in 2024, with wind and solar generation hitting all-time highs, according to a report. The UK has more than halved amount of electricity generated from fossil fuels but gas still had largest share at 28%.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
📣 I'm recruiting for a constituency Caseworker to join my empathetic and hard-working team!
📆 Closing date: 10 January 2025
✉️ If you're keen to make an important difference to our community in Bath by helping to investigate and resolve key issues for constituents, please apply via the link below👇
🚁 In 2024, the Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity carried out a record number of missions, with over 100 incidents in the city.
Their brilliant work to help save lives in our community is absolutely invaluable - thank you to all the dedicated and inspiring individuals who make up the team 👏
It's fantastic that the excellent care provided by RUH Bath's maternity team has been recognised by the CQC!👏
Our city has set a terrific example by fostering an environment of dignity, respect and trust.
Thank you to all the maternity staff who work tirelessly to deliver the best care possible!🙏
As another year begins, here are some of my 2024 highlights:
📊I was re-elected as Bath's MP,
✉️Closed 7084 casework inquiries,
📣Spoke 269 times in the Commons to raise important issues for Bath,
🗳️Voted 110 times,
📝Tabled 104 questions,
🌎Joined the ESNZ Committee to keep climate action on the agenda.
To address health inequity we need more screening, diagnostic, and treatment services in deprived neighbourhoods 🌍🚑
Improved transportation support and better promotion of travel assistance benefits can make a life-saving difference.
Find out more in our latest report:
Charities are at breaking point- rising costs, increasing demand, and insufficient funding threaten vital services.
Yesterday I called on the Government to support the Third Sector before it’s too late.
I also highlighted #disabilityhistorymonth- this Christmas let’s build a fairer future for all.
What is the NHS budget, and how has it changed? In June, we broke down what the NHS budget is, how it has changed, and where the money goes. Read our explainer. #KFChristmasCountdown Day 5️⃣
www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
Thrilled to attend Widcombe Junior School's festive play last week to present 9-year-old Tilly Davey with her award as the winner of my 2024 Christmas Card Competition!
Her beautiful design truly captures the magic of Bath at Christmas. Huge thanks to all who entered!🎄⛄
The argument that a NIC hike is necessary to restore trust would be very difficult to make to Dorothy House Hospice in Bath, who face not being able to provide the level of palliative support they have up until now, alongside staff lay offs.
You can't "restore trust" by making care services suffer.
The Western Gateway is a vital partnership that boosts growth and connectivity across our community.
But without continued funding, it could cease to exist.
I hope that the government recognises how important this Partnership is, not just for those in Bath, but across the West.
