Sir David has pledged his support to Bowel Cancer UK’s campaign for early diagnosis, and better access to treatment and care. On Wednesday 30th January, the MP met with clinicians and bowel cancer survivors to hear what more can be done to raise awareness, treat early and save lives. 

Ahead of Children's Mental Health Week, Sir David Amess MP is supporting a campaign to help young people build happy and healthy minds.

Low-income Southend households without central heating could be given help to keep warm this winter.

On Friday 25th of January, Sir David joined local leaders to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust. A tree of remembrance was planted to pay tribute to the victims and survivors of the Holocaust. 

On Friday 25th January Arriva Southend launched their new contactless payment services on all buses in Southend and the surrounding area. Sir David Amess MP was joined by fellow local MP James Duddridge in the unveiling of the new system.

On Thursday 25th January, Sir David joined MPs from all parties in a landmark debate on M.E in the House of Commons. The Southend West MP spoke of the urgent need for investment in better training, treatment and research to transform the lives of those living with the condition.

To mark Cervical Cancer Prevention Week Sir David added his support to the #SmearforSmear campaign and urged all women to get the potentially life-saving test done.

Sir David Amess has pledged his support for this year’s Great British Spring Clean, run by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy.

Sir David Amess MP joined Samaritans on 21st January to promote their ‘Brew Monday’ initiative and encourage local people to reach out to anyone who might be lonely.

I was much saddened to learn of Julian’s death. He had borne his illness with immense courage. It was most humbling to meet and see him talking about his illness, with not so much as a shred of bitterness. Nevertheless, the town has lost a first-class public servant.