Karen talked to Yvonne Buckland on Friday to share some of her constituents' concerns about health care in the Moorlands. Yvonne is a non-executive Director of Healthwatch Staffordshire, the local independent watchdog for health and social care delivered by Engaging Communities Staffordshire.
Healthwatch Staffordshire gives local people an opportunity to speak out about their concerns and has statutory powers to listen, act, challenge and feedback to improve local services and promote excellence throughout NHS and social care services.
Karen said:
"The NHS and social care are top issues for people in the Moorlands so it was good to be able to share experiences with Yvonne and let her know what my constituents are telling me. It was interesting to learn about their new "experience exchange" where you can share your experiences on any health issues so we can make things better locally.
"I will continue to press national leaders to make sure we have the right health care we need in the Moorlands."
To receive regular updates and newsletters from Healthwatch Staffordshire about local health and social care services or to sign up to become a Healthwatch Member you can visit their website or telephone 0800 051 8371.