Sir James welcomes new HIV testing funds for Southend Hospital to mark World AIDS Day Friday, 1 December, 2023 Sir James Duddridge KCMG, Member of Parliament for Rochford and Southend East, has welcomed a landmark investment in new HIV testing funds for Southend Hospital. Ahead of World AIDS Day on Friday 1st December, the new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Rt. Hon Victoria Atkins MP, has announced that the government will be rolling out an innovative new HIV testing approach to all areas... Local News
"Keep out of the Estuary to protect our emergency services" 20th April 2020 The public is being urged not to add further pressure to the emergency services by entering the water along Southend seafront during the coronavirus pandemic... Local News
Read James' latest e-newsletter: 17/04/2020 17th April 2020 Furlough scheme extended to help more workers get 80% of wages paid The Government's furlough scheme was this week extended to help more workers get paid during... Local News
£59m debt write-off for Southend Hospital welcomed by James 14th April 2020 A £59 million debt write-off for Southend Hospital has been welcomed by James Duddridge MP. Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust will have the debt... Local News
Read James' latest e-newsletter: #DontVisitSouthend 3rd April 2020 Your coronavirus update from James Duddridge MP 3rd April 2020 #DontVisitSouthend Anyone can catch coronavirus, and anyone can spread it. That’s why I’ve teamed... Local News
Protecting our NHS staff on the coronavirus frontline is a key priority 31st March 2020 James Duddridge MP says ensuring local NHS staff have the protective equipment they need to beat coronavirus is a key priority. The MP for Rochford and Southend... Local News
Coronavirus: James urges public to stay away from Southend seafront 27th March 2020 James Duddridge MP is urging the public to avoid Southend’s seafront this weekend and follow the government’s instruction to stay home. The caution comes after... Local News
Read James' latest newsletter: Help for self-employed affected by coronavirus and more 27th March 2020 Update: Help announced for the self-employed Thank you to all the constituents who have contacted me about support for self-employed workers. I fully appreciate... Local News
James welcomes government’s six-month MOT exemption 25th March 2020 Vehicle owners will be granted a six-month exemption for MOT testing as part of the government’s ongoing effort to tackle the coronavirus outbreak. MOTs due... Westminster News
Coronavirus: Useful links & information 20th March 2020 During these uncertain times, it is important that we all stay up-to-date with the latest official information with regards to the coronavirus outbreak... Local News