Caroline is supporting charities, including Melanoma Focus, Melanoma Fund and Skcin, during Melanoma Awareness Month to raise awareness of rising skin cancer rates and to urge people to stay safe in the sun. Over the last decade, the…
I would like to pretend that last week was a beautiful Bank Holiday weekend, but sadly it was a bit of a wash out. However that did not dampen spirits at either the Nursling and Rownhams May Fair or the Upper Clatford May Fayre, both of…
I was asked this week to attend the debate led by the former Health Secretary, Sajid Javid, on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, or more commonly referred to as ME. I will acknowledge this is a condition I know too little about, but I have that…
Last week I visited Solent University to hear about their TEF 2023 Gold Rating and the excellent work the University does supporting students and increasing their employability chances post university.
This week I was lucky to have the chance to catch up with my constituent Matt Lester and hear about his recent recognition as a Learning Disability and Autism Leader.
This week it has been a pleasure to welcome the British Chiropractic Association to Parliament, including local members of the Association to discuss how a comprehensive MSK strategy could alleviate pressure on the NHS and help get those…
Caroline said "It was great last week to be part of the Institute for Government and Public Policy’s conference on advancing menopause in the workplace. Alongside other speakers like Helen Tomlinson, the Government’s Menopause Employment…
Last weekend saw the vibrant Vaisakhi celebrations in Southampton, with the flag raising ceremony at the Civic Centre which I attended, lunch at the Gurdwara and then the procession through the City. Vaisakhi originally was a celebration…
I was pleased to be able to facilitate a trip round Westminster this week for the Wellow WI. Although Parliament is in recess that sometimes gives a better opportunity to have a really good look round and access to parts of the Palace of…
Caroline Nokes MP has this week been to the local BetFred shop in Romsey to place a £50 charity bet on the 2024 Grand National, with any winnings going to charity.
Caroline Nokes, MP for Romsey and Southampton North, local County and Borough Councillors, as well as Parish Council chairs for the area met with Southern Water on Tuesday 2nd April to understand the issues surrounding storm overflows and…
All I really want at the moment is for it to stop raining. We have had record levels of rainfall throughout the Winter, which followed a pretty wet summer, and according to measurements taken at the Vernham Dean borehole groundwater levels…
Last month in Parliament Caroline highlighted to the Minister for Women the need to make sure there were opportunities for women in executive roles and serving on boards. Recently Caroline spoke at the Women on Boards CIC event in the…
One of the most uplifting events I hosted this week was a drop in with the Women's Institute to talk about their "Thinking Differently campaign, highlighting awareness of autism and ADHD diagnoses in women. We all know that you are more…
There has been so much going on in Parliament this week, with a debate on migraines, Women and Equalities Oral Questions, an Urgent Question on HMRC, at the same time as I was trying to get through to HMRC about a constituent's case, as…
Caroline said "It was a real pleasure to stop by the Parliament Shed yesterday. There are over 1,000 sheds across the country and we are lucky to have four men's sheds in Romsey & Southampton North. They are vitally important as a space…
This week I have been in New York for the United Nation’s Commission on the Status of Women. One of the big themes has been around technology, how it has undoubtedly made our lives easier, but at the same time has had significant drawbacks.
Today is International Women's Day 2024, just ahead of me being one of the UK delegation to the United Nations for the Commission on the Status of Women. We held the IWD debate last week, as this week we have had the Budget and therefore…
Caroline appeals to residents and businesses to pledge to pick at least one bag of litter in Romsey and Southampton North for Keep Britain Tidy’s Great British Spring Clean campaign as charity marks 70th anniversary
For about two weeks I have been pressing Southern Water for answers about whether there has been a sewage discharge at Fullerton Waste Water Treatment works, and for two weeks they have denied there is a problem there. That flies in the…
I don't think we have seen such stormy scenes in Parliament as we did on Wednesday since 2019. Whilst I was closeted upstairs in a Committee Room for much of the afternoon, so missed most of the drama, it was a very febrile atmosphere, and…
This week marked World Cancer Day and an event in Parliament to talk to experts about research, treatment and statistics in our own constituencies. Romsey and Southampton North has a slightly below average number of smokers but we do need…
Having spoken to Southern Water about the reports of a pollution incident at Fullerton I have received the following statement from them. Please direct any comments to them via 0330 303 0368
I was pleased to be able to mark World Cancer Day at a special Cancer Research UK event at Westminster recently, focussed on improving cancer survival in the UK.
This weekend sees the return of Nomads and their annual panto at Woodley Village Hall. Seldom have I encountered such enthusiasm and joy and I am very much looking forward to this year's performance, which will undoubtedly be a riot of fun…
Having been a long standing supporter of the campaign to get redress for the families impacted by Sodium Valproate I was pleased to be at the launch of the Hughes Report into medical devices and medicines.