This week it has been a pleasure to welcome the British Chiropractic Association to Parliament, including local members of the Association to discuss how a comprehensive MSK strategy could alleviate pressure on the NHS and help get those suffering from musculoskeletal conditions back to work.
Caroline said "It was great last week to be part of the Institute for Government and Public Policy’s conference on advancing menopause in the workplace.
Last weekend saw the vibrant Vaisakhi celebrations in Southampton, with the flag raising ceremony at the Civic Centre which I attended, lunch at the Gurdwara and then the procession through the City.
I was pleased to be able to facilitate a trip round Westminster this week for the Wellow WI. Although Parliament is in recess that sometimes gives a better opportunity to have a really good look round and access to parts of the Palace of Westminster that are harder to get to when we are sitting.
Caroline Nokes MP has this week been to the local BetFred shop in Romsey to place a £50 charity bet on the 2024 Grand National, with any winnings going to charity.
Caroline Nokes, MP for Romsey and Southampton North, local County and Borough Councillors, as well as Parish Council chairs for the area met with Southern Water on Tuesday 2nd April to understand the issues surrounding storm overflows and challenge Southern Water about their investment and storm
Last month in Parliament Caroline highlighted to the Minister for Women the need to make sure there were opportunities for women in executive roles and serving on boards. Recently Caroline spoke at the Women on Boards CIC event in the House of Lords alongside Baroness Verma.
One of the most uplifting events I hosted this week was a drop in with the Women's Institute to talk about their "Thinking Differently campaign, highlighting awareness of autism and ADHD diagnoses in women.
There has been so much going on in Parliament this week, with a debate on migraines, Women and Equalities Oral Questions, an Urgent Question on HMRC, at the same time as I was trying to get through to HMRC about a constituent's case, as well as a quick trip to Andover to meet with the Andover and
