This summer getaway was the first time we’ve seen more than 10,000 vehicles cross the Channel since Brexit. It was a major test of the system during a very busy part of the year — and while there was some congestion during peak times, overall traffic ran a lot more smoothly, largely thanks to many weeks of joint working with partners such as the Port of Dover, Kent Highways, and Kent Resilience Forum. In the first episode of my community podcast, I am joined by Doug Bannister, Chief Executive of the Port of Dover.

Welcome to my new episode of Natalie's Building The Future.

In this deeply poignant conversation, I sit down with Emma, the incredibly strong mother of Teagan who is battling severe epilepsy. So many people across our local community have been following Teagan's journey and have supported Help for Teagan over many years.

In our conversation, Emma shares the highs and lows of her fight for vital medicine funded by the NHS. Together with her appeal to the new Health Secretary Victoria Atkins as a fellow mother.

Join us as we delve into this powerful story, shedding light on the crucial importance of accessible free healthcare.

If you can help Teagan and Emma, please do. Teagan’s fundraising page is here: https://gofund.me/dd9aef58

The third instalment of this weeks "Natalie's Building the Future"

Sue is a skilled phlebotomist - blood tester - with over 30 years of experience, and her insights are invaluable.

In this episode, we explore Sue's remarkable journey and her pivotal role in providing technical knowledge and insight in the efforts to restore blood services at Deal Hospital. Her expertise has been instrumental to the campaign. 🩸

Listen to the latest episode of "Natalie's Building the Future" podcast. 

In this episode I talk to Anne Matthews, a key member of the Deal Bloods Action Team. Anne has been campaigning to actively restore blood services to Deal Hospital

In this episode, Anne and I delve into the challenges we faced and the relentless efforts to bring back the vital blood services to Deal Hospital. Her

The latest instalment of "Natalie's Building the Future" podcast is now online. 

This episode covers the campaign to get blood tests reinstated at Deal Hospital. 🩸

Chatting with community campaigner Marsha Horne, we discuss the impact on patients and the massive community response.

Marsha’s story is invaluable to understand the challenges we faced and the incredible community efforts to get change.