Lib Dems will hold the Government’s “feet to the fire” on extra NHS funding 

Lib Dems have pledged to hold the Government's “feet to the fire” on extra NHS funding 

Brentwood Liberal Democrats have said the extra funding for the NHS in the Budget must now be delivered for local residents, including through extra GP and dentist appointments as well as more support to cut cancer care wait times.   

Brentwood’s Lib Dems have also called for urgent cross-party talks on social care, adding that fixing social care will also be crucial to take pressure off local health services and give older people the care they need.

Responding to the Budget, for the Brentwood Liberal Democrats, Cllr David Kendall said:

“Liberal Democrats will hold this Government’s feet to the fire on the promises they’ve made on the NHS, so people here in Brentwood can finally see a GP or NHS dentist when they need one 

“We’re campaigning for urgent, real improvements for our local health services. Now this Government needs to deliver, anything less will be a total disappointment. With all the new housing that is due to be built across Brentwood Borough, the need for more healthcare infrastructure is greater than ever. 

“People were fed up with years of broken promises from the Conservatives. This new Government can't now kick the can down the road.