WEST Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin has praised the work of NHS staff dealing with the coronavirus crisis.

She said: “County NHS chiefs gave the MPs a detailed briefing and passed back some important feedback for us to share with the Government as we prepare for increased levels of pressure on local hospitals.

"I was keen to share my own personal thanks and to pass on the gratitude of all of the people of West Worcestershire to the doctors, nurses and everyone who is working in social care at this incredibly difficult time.

"As a Government, we have been able to show our support to the Acute Trust’s senior management by writing off their significant debt.

"The NHS has always been our most highly valued national asset and now, more than ever, we are grateful for these people and the hard work they are putting in each day caring for us and our loved ones.