John welcomes mental health support for almost million young people
Rawmarsh and Conisbrough MP, John Healey, has welcomed plans to ensure almost one million more young people will have access to mental health support in [...]
2,264 former local mineworkers receive first pension increase
2,264 former mineworkers across Rawmarsh and Conisbrough constituency receive first pension increase as Government ends the injustice of the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme 2,264 mineworkers and [...]
New Banking Hub opens in Wath
A new temporary Banking Hub has officially opened its doors in Montgomery Hall in Wath upon Dearne. The opening took place on Friday 20th September [...]
John’s defib campaign makes national news
John Healey's campaign to put a stop to VAT being charged on the sale of defibrillators made national news as it featured on BBC Breakfast. [...]
Cut VAT on defibrillators
I've launched a national campaign to put a stop to VAT being charged on the sale of defibrillators. At the moment local community groups, sports [...]
John renews calls for Health Secretary to drop ‘Medicine Tax’ plans
John Healey MP has written to the Health Secretary calling on him to drop plans to end free prescriptions for people over 60. It follows [...]
Still no Government answer on prescription charges for over 60s
John Healey says over 60s across the borough are still facing worry and uncertainty over the future of free prescriptions. It follows a debate, attended [...]
John welcomes Westminster debate on prescription charges for over 60s
John Healey MP has welcomed a debate on Government proposals to end free prescriptions for people over 60. Currently, prescriptions are free for people aged [...]
Anxiety hit schools still crying out for mental health support five years on
Shocking new figures show schools across the borough are being hit with an anxiety epidemic following the Covid-19 pandemic. In a new report, published today [...]
Win for school road safety campaign
John is celebrating success in his campaign for a 20mph speed limit on roads around schools in the Dearne. He launched the initiative in January [...]
John’s survey of residents 2021
I want to know what matters to you, and any concerns you have about where you live. Thank you for taking the time [...]
More police stations open to public
We need a new police station for the north of Rotherham - in Wath or Swinton - and we need the stations we do [...]
Off-road and quad bike survey
Anti-social behaviour and crime linked to off-road motorbikes and quads has been a problem in our area - and elsewhere - for many years [...]
Protect Silverwood Nature Reserve
John is working alongside Wickersley ward councillors and local groups like Silverwood Colliery Heritage Group and Silverwood Nature Reserve to call on the landowners [...]
Safer Streets Outside Schools
John has teamed up with local Labour councillors to fight for 20mph zones outside all schools in the Dearne. Please sign our petition to [...]
Survey shows more support for childminders needed
John has called for more support for childminders after hundreds completed his survey. The survey organised by the MP found childminders were struggling due to [...]