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We are delighted to report that Paige Ridley, whose mum Tracy has been a firm supporter of the campaign, is finally at home after 15 weeks in the Special Care Baby Unit in Newcastle - read the latest update here
If you are reading this, give yourself a massive pat on the back, as your efforts have already helped secure the support of 33 MPs for a Premature Birth Inquiry - you rock!!
The latest is Labour party member Tony Wright MP - who has also written to his local paper to talk about the campaign - cheers!
Interest in our work is building around the UK. The latest blog to cover the STAND UP for Tiny Lives campaign is the Yellow Ribbon - a site set up to provide impartial, non-political support and advice to people involved with the British armed forces - thanks for mentioning STAND UP for Tiny Lives!
Tracy Ridley from Newcastle has two children - Richard and Paige - and both were born prematurely. Paige, the youngest was born in January this year but was not actually due till last Friday.
Despite still having Paige in the Special Care Baby Unit, Tracy has done lots of media work in support of the STAND UP campaign and you can read the latest coverage here.
Great news! For the first time, Ann Keen MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary at the Department of Health has acknowledged the STAND UP for Tiny Lives Campaign by name in her response to one of our campaigners.
This is a first small step to persuading the government to commit to a Premature Birth Inquiry - so a massive thank you to everyone who has emailed their MP or written to the government demanding action.
All over the country, people are starting to talk about the STAND UP for Tiny Lives Campaign - and you can help spread the word.
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Labour MP, Jim Devine is backing the STAND UP campaign and has written to the Scotsman to encourage other MPs and members of the public to get on board - many thanks to Jim
Wolverhampton MP, Ken Purchase is backing the campaign and has written to his local paper to tell them of his support for STAND UP.
A question for you, our dear campaign supporters…..
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