Thank you so much to PTUK registrant Kerry Copper!
Who downloaded the MP template letter, emailed her MP, met her MP and now has a question going directly to the House of Commons!
From Kerry herself;
Using the downloaded template from PTUK, I sent our newly elected Labour MP, Mohammad Yasin, MP for Bedford & Kempston, an email. This led to a meeting where I was able to explain what is involved in training to be a therapist and how play therapists could work within schools. He then posted this on social media.
I recently followed the meeting up, to ask if Mohammad Yasin MP, could submit a parliamentary question on my behalf:
“Could you provide an update on the timeline and process for implementing mental health professionals in every school?” Many children in my constituency are in need of mental health support already and funding and access are very difficult to find to enable them to receive the help they need.
I received this reply within 24 hours!
Good afternoon
Thank you for your recent email. Mr. Yasin has tabled a written question on your behalf and this office will advise when a response is forthcoming.
Yours sincerely,
I had delayed reaching out because I anticipated it would be a lengthy process, but I was pleasantly surprised by how straightforward it was. Additionally, it generated far more interest than I had expected!
It was so easy to get involved at local level, I hope this is an encouragement for others that writing to our MPs can make a real difference.
Kind regards,
Kerry
