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On Friday 9 November 2012, Valerie attended the West Midlands Launch of the “BrainNav” online directory of services for people with acquired brain injuries.

In questions to the Leader of the House, on 9 November 2012 Valerie raised the issue that there were 210 more emergency calls this year compared to last year in the West Midland area. This resulted in the Ambulance Service having to draft in St. John’s Ambulances, a charity to cover front-line services.

Students from Moorcroft Wood Primary School, Whitehall Junior Community School, Grace Academy Darlaston and Hydesville Tower School took advantage of the Education Service programme and visited Parliament.

On Saturday 20 October 2012, Valerie visited the Acorns Children’s Hospice and met with the Chief Executive David Strudley and Head of Care, Anne Small.

Valerie has welcomed the announcement by Walsall MBC that on-street parking charges are to be ended on Ablewell Street and 5 other town centre streets. The move follows an 18 month long campaign by Valerie and local traders to have the charges removed.