Dear John,

Readers will know that a great deal of my time has been spent on Brexit.  I voted for the Prime Minister's new deal and I am frustrated that Parliament is blocking the will of the people. However, amongst all this Brexit angst, I am devoting this week's newsletter to good news on health.

As always, if you have any issues or concerns that you would like to discuss with me then please do not hesitate to get in touch by emailing [email protected].

Best wishes,



Andrew Griffiths
Member of Parliament for Burton and Uttoxeter

Success of Cystic Fibrosis campaign
 

There is nothing worse for parents than to see their children suffer.  I got involved with the cystic fibrosis campaign when two local grandparents came to see me because their grandchildren have cystic fibrosis and wanted access to life changing and lifesaving drugs.
 
So it is wonderful news that the Government have agreed a deal to provide Orkambi and other lifesaving cystic fibrosis drugs on the NHS.

Michal can start his treatment
 

Many of you know that just a few weeks ago I was successful in my campaign to get life saving drugs for Burton boy Michal.  Michal is just four and has Batten disease, a form of childhood dementia.  Without access to a new wonder drug Michal will deteriorate rapidly and eventually lose his life. The good news is that Michal has been to see the specialist and his parents have been told he can start the treatment straight away.  What a wonderful success.

Safe in our hands
 

These kind of announcements only go to demonstrate that the NHS is safe in our hands.  I would like to thank all those who work in our NHS, from doctors and nurses  to catering staff and cleaners. We are all grateful for what you do.