Helen Goodman

Helen has applauded the launch of a new campaign ‘Carers want health checks!’ which has been unveiled as part of this year’s Carers Week, 12-18 June.
Almost one in eight people in Bishop Auckland provide unpaid help and support to a relative or friend who is either frail, sick or disabled. Many took part in […]

Filed under: Uncategorized on June 13th, 2006 | Comments Off

Helen has warned during a House of Commons debate that concerns over a ‘compensation culture’ should not be allowed to endanger community events, such as those linked to the famous Durham Miners’ Gala.
Helen was speaking during a debate on the Government’s Compensation Bill, which aims to prevent fears of a compensation culture damaging community life […]

Filed under: Uncategorized on June 8th, 2006 | Comments Off

Helen has spoken out against any changes to the law to allow more shopping on Sundays.
She has written to Ministers at the Department of Trade and Industry to urge them to reject any extensions to Sunday trading hours, and is supporting a parliamentary motion opposing change.
Helen said, “Any moves to allow large stores […]

Filed under: Uncategorized on June 2nd, 2006 | Comments Off

Helen is backing a new campaign to help epilepsy sufferers in the North East to take control of their condition. The campaign, which is also supported by actor Kevin Whately, has a website that explains how to get the best treatment for epilepsy.
Helen has tabled a parliamentary motion that notes that, of the 456,000 […]

Filed under: Uncategorized on June 1st, 2006 | Comments Off