About Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst — soldier, surgeon, barrister, and Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Solihull West and Shirley
Neil Shastri-Hurst was brought up in a tradition of public service. Neil’s parents both worked for the NHS; his mother a nurse and his father a General Practitioner in South Birmingham for three decades. They passed that dedication down to Neil and, following in their footsteps, he went on to study medicine.
Whilst at medical school, Neil joined the British Army as a Medical Officer — serving our country in the UK and overseas. Neil understands the challenges facing our veterans, servicemen and women, and their families. He remains a passionate advocate for our Armed Forces and maintains close links with the military community. In 2021, Neil was appointed a member of the West Midlands' Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committee by the Veterans Minister, Leo Docherty MP.
Neil worked as a surgeon in the NHS, caring for both civilians and military personnel who had sustained catastrophic and life changing injuries. His last post was as a member of the Major Trauma Service at University Hospitals Birmingham, which provides highly specialist care to those injured within the West Midlands region, including Solihull and Shirley.
A peripheral neuropathy prevented Neil from continuing with his surgical career. Whilst an unexpected set back, Neil used this as an opportunity to re-evaluate and channel his skills in a new direction, retraining as a barrister specialising in healthcare related law.
Having grown up and lived nearby, Neil understands the challenges facing the residents of Solihull West and Shirley. As your representative, he is committed to taking a hands on approach. Your priorities will be his priorities.
For Neil, politics is about serving the people and interests of our nation. Through his life experiences, he understands the importance of service, duty, and doing the right thing. These are the values that underpin him.