Record cost of living support for the most vulnerable in Worcester as next payment dates announced Friday, 22 September, 2023 Worcester MP Robin Walker has welcomed that the next cost of living payment, worth £300 for 11,300 vulnerable and low-income households in Worcester, will be made between 31 October and 19 November 2023. This is the second of three payments totalling up to £900 for those eligible and on means-tested benefits, such as Universal Credit, Pension Credit, or tax credits, in 2023-24, and will help... Local News
Robin calls for cost of living support for students 20th September 2023 This week, Worcester MP Robin Walker spoke in support of reviewing the funding settlement for 16 to 19-year-olds education. Worcester is home to a number of... Speeches in Parliament
New Great British Insulation Scheme helping keep homes warm this winter 15th September 2023 People in Worcester can now benefit from the Government’s new Great British Insulation Scheme to help people to insulate their homes, increasing their energy... Articles
Government funding to help older and disabled people live independently 8th September 2023 Worcester will receive £68,082 in government funding to help older people and those with disabilities to live safely and independently in their own homes. The... Local News
Local funding boost for social care staff this winter 8th August 2023 Worcester MP Robin Walker has welcomed the news that the Government has unveiled a £600 million package to help with recruitment and retention in social care... Local News
Robin meets Christopher Whitehead DofE students 14th July 2023 Students at Christopher Whitehead Language College and Sixth Form working towards the Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Awards welcomed Worcester’s MP Robin Walker today... Local News
Robin backs campaign to raise standards and create opportunities in British universities 13th July 2023 Worcester MP Robin Walker has backed a new campaign to raise standards and create new opportunities in Britain’s universities. The campaign is backed by dozens... Local News
Call for the right to paid leave for kinship carers 13th July 2023 Worcester MP Robin Walker has backed a campaign to give kinship carers the right to paid leave for kinship carers on a par with adoptive parents. Kinship carers... Local News
Government spending on adult education, post-16 education, further education and colleges under the spotlight 6th July 2023 The Department for Education’s spending on adult education, post-16 education, further education and colleges underwent scrutiny this week in a parliamentary... Local News
Locally trained doctors would be fitting way to celebrate 75 years of NHS 5th July 2023 Worcester MP Robin Walker has marked the 75th anniversary of the founding of the NHS by calling on the government to provide funding to train British medics in... Local News
