Diabetic May: I rely on the NHS every day
Theresa May has told how she relies on the NHS every day because of her diabetes as she defended her record on public services.
The Prime Minister admitted that some people question the Conservative Party’s motives on health and schools but insisted Tories care “deeply” about the state sector.
Addressing grassroots supporters in central London, the PM made an unusually personal speech that reflected on her reliance on the health service.
Mrs May first revealed she had Type 1 diabetes while she was Home Secretary.
Keeping it under control means injecting herself with insulin up to five times a day.
“When I was diagnosed with diabetes, the NHS was there for me,” she said.
“Skilled and compassionate, helping me every step of the way to manage my condition and live a normal life.
“I rely on the NHS every day and I am eternally grateful to them.”
Critics of the Government regularly accuse the PM of squeezing public services to breaking point and Labour claimed Mrs May cannot be trusted.
The PM told the party’s Spring Forum it “must mount a determined effort” to win the public’s trust in its management of public services.