How to Write Your Own Letter to Your MLA
(Focus on the substance you need to include—feel free to adapt the language to your own voice and experience.)
Who you are: Briefly say you’re a constituent and a member of LifeLineBC (or simply “a patient/supporter”).
Why you’re writing: State up front that you’re concerned about upcoming changes to virtual group medical visits.
Clinic overview (one or two sentences): Describe the BC-CLMF’s telehealth approach- Zoom intake, large group follow-ups, and supplementary online content.
Key benefits: Highlight 2–3 major advantages:
Scalability (40–60 patients per session vs. 1:1 visits)
Accessibility for rural, homebound, or too-ill-to-travel patients
Cost-effectiveness and reduced ER/family-doctor load
Bullet points help make it clear:
Delivers holistic, specialist-led care to hundreds of patients at once
Cuts ER visits and specialist waitlists
Educates and empowers patients through peer support
The change at hand: Note the September 1 MSP rule that caps virtual group visits at 20 participants.
Why alternatives won’t work: Briefly name existing programs (Post-COVID Network, CCDP) and why they don’t serve ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, or Long COVID patients sustainably.
Consequences if unaddressed: List the likely harms in 2–3 concise points:
Longer wait times and more ER/family-doctor visits
Loss of access for remote/homebound patients
Collapse of a proven, cost-saving model
One or two sentences: Explain how BC-CLMF’s virtual care has affected your health, independence, or quality of life.
Why it matters: Tie your experience back to why preserving this model is essential for you and thousands of others.
What you want: Urge your MLA to speak with the Minister of Health and insist on preserving this clinic model.
Why they should care: Remind them that this model saves money, reduces strain on our system, and provides equitable access.
Empower them: Let them know you’re counting on their leadership to find a sustainable funding solution.
Invitation to meet or call: Offer to discuss further or facilitate contact with clinic leaders.
Offer data if needed: Let them know you can provide cost comparisons or patient-outcome figures.
Thank them for their attention and service.
Sign off with your name, phone or email, and date.
CC key officials (Minister of Health, Premier, Deputy Ministers) if sending via email.
Example:
“Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Jane Doe
[Email Address] | [Phone Number]
Date: July 24, 2025”
Keep it concise: Aim for one page or a brief email.
Use bullet points: They make key facts easy to scan.
Be respectful but firm: You’re urging action, not accusing.
Personalize: Even a sentence about your own experience makes your letter stand out.
Follow up: If you don’t hear back in two weeks, send a polite reminder or request a meeting.
You’ve done the hard work—now use your letter to turn your voice into action!
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