All articles written by Maria Caulfield on PoliticsHome.com

22 Jul 2025 Health

Labour’s first year in dealing with mental health services has been a reality check

It is now a year since the Labour Party came into government. One of its key pledges at the general election was to improve mental health services. So, how has it done?

25 Feb 2021 Coronavirus

Returning to the NHS frontline has been physically and mentally exhausting

I am proud to have worked alongside the true heroes of this crisis, but the relentless strain of nursing in the pandemic has taken its toll.

27 Aug 2020 Coronavirus

NHS Parliamentary Awards: An opportunity to give unsung NHS heroes the recognition they deserve

This year, more than any other, it’s vital for Members of Parliament to recognise the work of health heroes across the country

19 Dec 2018 Health

Every death that is contributed to by the lack of a defibrillator is one too many

Government must ensure defibrillators are in every school and sports centre and that funding is in place to enable this, says Maria Caulfield MP.

22 Oct 2018 Transport

Will a rail review really reveal anything we didn’t already know?

Months on from the timetabling fiasco, Southern rail passengers are still suffering. This review must result in change, says Maria Caulfield

16 Mar 2018 Environment

Give cats the protections they deserve

Cats are wonderful animals and provide much love, support and companionship. It is sad they do not have the same rights as their canine counterparts, writes Maria Caulfield

20 Jan 2017 Economy

Enough is enough - Government must take action to address the Southern Rail crisis

Conservative MP Maria Caulfield says that Southern Rail strikes have caused a 'dystopian future' of delays and cancellations for stricken passengers.