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Supporting working families in the Forest of Dean
This month, working parents will be entitled to 30 hours of government-funded childcare – saving up to £7,500 a year and giving children...

Matt Bishop MP
Aug 31


Precious Hands SEND Support & Therapies
Great to visit Precious Hands SEND Support & Therapies today to discuss supporting children with additional needs, the PTUK Child Mental...

Matt Bishop MP
Aug 28


Meeting Local Businesses: Newnham
It was great to visit Newnham Post Office and The Ship Café, hearing from the people who work there about their experiences across a...

Matt Bishop MP
Aug 25


Parent SEND Roundtable
Thank you to everyone who joined me and my team at last night’s SEND Roundtable. We had an open and honest discussion about the urgent...

Matt Bishop MP
Aug 22


GCSE Results
Congratulations to everyone in the Forest of Dean who has received their GCSE results! I know how much effort, late nights, and hard work...

Matt Bishop MP
Aug 22


School Uniform Support
Over the summer holidays, Forest of Dean Salvation Army has opened a free school uniform pop-up shop—making sure every child can start...

Matt Bishop MP
Aug 22


VJ DAY 80th ANNIVERSARY
On 15th August 1945, Victory over Japan Day marked the end of the Second World War. Today, 80 years on, we remember the sacrifices made...

Matt Bishop MP
Aug 15


Results Day: A-Level, AS & T-Levels
Well done to everyone in the Forest of Dean collecting their A-Level, AS & T-Level results today. A huge congratulations! You have worked...

Matt Bishop MP
Aug 14


Safer Streets in the Forest of Dean
Labour is committed to keeping our streets safe. That’s why we’re ensuring every area in the Forest of Dean has a named local police...

Matt Bishop MP
Aug 14


Emergency Services Day
A big thank you to everyone who made the Emergency Services Showcase event in Coleford such a great event! It was great for some of my...

Matt Bishop MP
Aug 13


Coffee in Coleford
Over recess, I’ve been making an effort to get out more, and recently I grabbed a coffee with my fantastic team at Scoffs in Coleford. It’s a brilliant local spot with a warm welcome and great coffee!

Matt Bishop MP
Aug 13


Gloucestershire Young Carers
This week I had the chance to meet with Gloucestershire Young Carers — an inspiring group of children and young people who take on...

Matt Bishop MP
Aug 7


Meeting Ian Broady at Spiral Tree – Supporting Children and Families through Play Therapy
I recently met Ian Broady at Spiral Tree in the Forest of Dean. Ian has worked with children and families for over 25 years and has been...

Matt Bishop MP
Aug 5


Join me for a SEND Roundtable – Wednesday 20th August, 17:30–19:00
If you’re a parent or carer of a child or young person with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND), you know how complex and...

Matt Bishop MP
Aug 5


Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
Proud to serve the Forest of Dean, Great Western Air Ambulance is your trusted local lifeline in emergencies. Earlier this week, I spent...

Matt Bishop MP
Jul 31


Your Voice: Osteoporosis
Have you been diagnosed with osteoporosis? Your voice can help shape national policy. As Vice-Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group...

Matt Bishop MP
Jul 30


Support for Great Oaks
Fantastic news for Great Oaks Hospice and End-of-Life Care in the Forest of Dean! Labour's £75 million funding boost for hospices—the...

Matt Bishop MP
Jul 30


Tackling social media racism and misogyny against female sports persons
I have signed the attached letter urging social media companies to take responsibility for the unacceptable racism and misogyny directed...

Matt Bishop MP
Jul 23


Connect to Work Programme
Gloucestershire will receive up to £11.1 million over five years to provide tailored employment support for disabled people. Part of the...

Matt Bishop MP
Jul 23


HERBIE'S LAW
I have signed an important letter to Ministers responsible for the UK’s upcoming strategy on non-animal research methods. The letter...

Matt Bishop MP
Jul 23
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