It was a pleasure to receive a letter from the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity this month updating me on their use of £1 million awarded to them by the Treasury in 2016. I had been involved in supporting the bid and am happy to see the money being used so well.

I was happy last week to receive a letter from Social Care Minister, Caroline Dineage, informing me that Worcestershire County Council had been awarded £25,000 of funding to support an innovative technology project aimed at improving adult social care services locally.

Earlier this month, the Police and Crime Commissioner for West Mercia - John Campion - announced that he would be increasing resources so that 100 officers could be added to the West Mercia force area.

During the latest session of Women and Equalities Oral Questions in the House of Commons Chamber I raised the issue of maternity discrimination. 

September marks blood cancer awareness month and I met with Anthony Nolan, leading blood cancer charity, to discuss what more could be done to expand the stem cell register and save the lives of those suffering from this terrible disease.

During this week's session of Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons Chamber, I sought assurances from the Prime Minister about the increased levels of support that will be available to victims of crime under the newly announced Victims Strategy.

This weekend I had the opportunity to meet a number of local business people and discuss their concerns about a range of issues.

I added a splash of pink to my usual attire to support Breast Cancer Now’s wear it pink fundraiser, which will take place on Friday 19 October to raise money for vital breast cancer research.

The Government has announced that it will be launching a new scheme to allow non EU citizens to work temporarily on UK farms during their busiest periods.

Today I enjoyed a tour of Spetchley Park gardens with Henry Berkeley.

There is a fascinating history to the house and gardens and it was all beautiful to look at - in all weathers. It will no doubt be busy this weekend for the Living History event and is well worth a visit!