Supporting Families and Communities

Michael has lived in Dorset for over 20 years, and knows the importance of local communities. He has visited and worked with hundreds of individuals, community groups and charities across Mid Dorset and North Poole.

 

I was lucky enough to be raised in a very secure family, and when I have any free time, I like to spend it with my family. Supporting families is very important to me, as is supporting community groups and charities across Mid Dorset and North Poole. In many cases I know that these groups can become like a family to people they support – whether faith groups, community groups like the Men’s Sheds, or residents’ groups like the Association of Residents in Canford Heath.

Mid Dorset and North Poole has varied communities, and each one has opportunities and challenges. I’m keen to help where I can, working alongside community leaders, councillors and others to make MDNP a great place to live.

News

Michael Successfully Nominates Charity for Funding

Following his visit to Waggy Tails Rescue last November, Michael nominated them for a share in funding from Animal Friends Pet Insurance.    The ‘Suppawt Small. Believe Big’ campaign planned to share £50,000 with small animal charities across the country.

Michael encourages people to contribute to Pharmacy Consultation

The Government are asking for people's views about modernising legislation governing the supervision of activities by a pharmacist in a pharmacy.    As things stand, prescription medication can only be given out if a pharmacist is present, even if the items have already been prepared and

Michael meets Soroptimists

Michael met women from the local Soroptimists at Wimborne library, to discuss their work on reducing violence against women and girls. They discussed provision for the victims of domestic violence in Dorset.

Michael on Radio Solent

Michael spoke to Steve Harris on BBC Radio Solent about his brother Edward, and the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning.    You can listen to the interview online here: BBC Sounds Listen Again

Visit to Domestic Abuse Team

Michael Tomlinson MP recently went to visit the Paragon team in Dorset, who work to end violence against women, children and men.

Michael welcomes funding for older people

Almost £670,000 in government funding to help older people and those with disabilities to live safely and independently in their own homes has been awarded to Dorset and BCP Councils. The funding is part of £50 million allocated to local authorities by the Department of Health and Social Care and t

Michael presents awards to Upton in Bloom

Michael was invited to speak and present awards to committee members and volunteers at a celebratory event for Upton in Bloom following the group being awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.