Conservative Member of Parliament for Faversham and Mid Kent
She was first elected in 2015 and returned with increased majorities at the 2017 and 2019 General Elections.
Helen is currently Minister of State for Social Care in the Department of Health and Social Care. She previously served as Minister for Arts, Heritage and Tourism in the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). She has previously been Deputy Chair of the Conservative Party and Vice Chair for Women, as well as serving at various times as Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Party Chairman, the Secretary of State for Education and the Department of International Trade. Helen served on the House of Commons Health Select Committee from June 2015 to May 2017, and formerly chaired the All Party Groups for Mental Health, and Fruit and Vegetable Farmers.
Before going into politics, Helen had a successful career in business and healthcare. For nearly a decade, she has worked with NHS hospitals, helping them improve care and make the most of resources. She has also advised healthcare regulators and commissioners, and worked on healthcare policy.
Sir Paul Carter is the County Councillor for Maidstone Rural North and former Leader of Kent County Council. Paul is also our Association Hon. President.
Sir Paul Carter is the County Councillor for Maidstone Rural North and former Leader of Kent County Council. Paul is also our Association Hon. President.
