One of the last horses I treated before I was elected as an MP was in Swanmore in the middle of the night. A mare called Luna had complications just after giving birth to her beautiful foal Diana.
It was brilliant to be able to take ITV News Meridian to visit Diana and Luna to see how they're getting on!
We spoke about my transition from being a vet to being a new MP, and how I'm using my training and experience to fight for better NHS services for people in Winchester and Hampshire.
More here ⬇️
'A day in the life of Winchester's new Liberal Democrat MP Danny Chambers' https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2024-08-16/a-day-in-the-life-of-winchesters-new-lib-dem-mp
It is always more cost effective to keep people healthy than treat them when they are ill
Many people end up being treated in hospital because they cannot access the GPs, dentistry or mental health care they need.
It is always more cost effective to keep people healthy than it is to treat them when they are ill.
We must invest in public health and primary care to keep people healthy and catch disease early - it's better for the patients and it's better for the taxpayer.
I spoke for the first time in parliament today, urging the Chancellor to recognise that, despite the huge strain on public finances, the government does not cut funding to primary care and public health - this would be a false economy.
Today I was sworn in as the Member of Parliament for Winchester.
Thank you to the people of Winchester and Meon Valley for putting your faith in me. It is the greatest honour of my life to serve you, and I won't let you down.
Last time we won in Winchester, we won by 2 votes.... Every vote counts!
Children shouldn't be going to school hungry.
They won't be able to concentrate, they won't achieve their full educational potential.
It's a national disgrace that we have a record 4 million children living in poverty.
We can beat the Conservatives here in Winchester, but only IF Labour and Green voters lend us their votes 🗳️
We need YOUR help!
We have one week until the general election and we need all hands on deck - if you can spare any time over the next six days to help us deliver leaflets or help in our office it would make a huge difference.
The Conservatives may have more money than us, but we have volunteers who help on the ground who get stuck in, and that's how we win.
This is one of the closest seats in the country and with your help we can change this government.
Pop into our office at Bar End anytime between 9am and 7pm over the next few days, or sign up here www.dannychambers.org.uk/volunteer
Explaining to Layla Moran how worried people in Bishop's Waltham are about Conservative-backed plans to move Winchester's A&E to Basingstoke.
We have a plan to save it ⬇️ dannychambers.org.uk/AandE
There's few issues as vital as protecting the environment and tackling climate change.
Here's why voting Lib Dem at the General Election is the best way to get a strong local champion in Parliament.
We're running one of the biggest campaigns in the country and so we have dozens of volunteers helping us every day, but we need more volunteers!
If you have any spare time between now and polling day please pop into our office and meet our friendly team - there are so many ways you can help!
Sign up here ⬇️
https://www.winld.org.uk/volunteer
🔶 You may have noticed that Winchester and the Meon Valley are a sea of orange 🔶
We really appreciate the huge show of support, it really gives our team motivation and helps with the momentum of our campaign!
If you'd like a poster in your garden or on your fence, one of our amazing team will come and put it up for you.
Just go to www.winld.org.uk/posters and we'll get it sorted!
Discussing the new Hampshire hospital location and other local NHS services on BBC Politics South this morning.
People should be able to see a GP within a week.
22% of people attending A&E are there because they can't get a GP appointment.
People are seeking treatment for tooth root abscesses and other painful dental conditions because they can't get an NHS dentist appointment.
30% of people in Winchester's A&E are there because they are in a mental health crisis and many of these people are already on mental health waiting lists.
This is nearly 50% or people in A&E because they can't access the GP, dental, mental health or social care that they need.
Watch the full discussion here ⬇
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001zr0z/politics-south-26052024
I'm Danny Chambers, I'm a vet here in Winchester, and I'm standing to be our next MP.
🔸 Better local NHS services and improved mental health provision
🔸 We're fighting to keep A&E and consultant-led maternity services in Winchester
🔸 Taking action against sewage pollution in our chalk streams
🔸 Combating the cost of living and rising levels of child poverty
🔸 Protecting our natural environment and tackling the climate emergency
Winchester is one of the closest seats in the country, and we can beat the Conservatives here!
Volunteer, join or donate at dannychambers.org.uk
It's time for a change, but we need your help to make it happen!
Was speaking to ITV News about our fight to keep A&E services in Winchester - local people are really worried about the proposals to move A&E services to Basingstoke.
The Conservative MP says it will be fine -- unless you're having a heart attack!
More detail about our campaign at dannychambers.org.uk/AandE
Get involved - the general election has been called!
At 5pm the Prime Minister called a general election, and two hours later we had a team of 40 people in our office ready to go!
Get involved at dannychambers.org.uk
It's really happening! The general election has just been called and we're swinging into action!
The election has been called and we finally have the chance to get rid of this terrible Conservative government!
We are fighting for our local NHS services.
We are fighting the increasing levels of child poverty.
We're fighting against sewage dumping in our chalk streams.
This is one of the closest seats in the country, we can win here, but we need your help!
You can volunteer or donate to our campaign at dannychambers.org.uk
