Why write to your MP?

Your MP is accountable to you, and will nearly always take the time to respond in person.

Research shows that MPs favour a personal letter from a constituent over postcards and e-petitions. It may seem old fashioned but, in terms of their effectiveness, a little time and thought spent on a letter can pay dividends in getting results.

Your letter needn't be long. It needn't be detailed. But a personally written, individual letter to your MP may help to:

• Encourage improved care
• Persuade the Government to invest more time and more resources into this under-funded condition.