Biography
Baroness McGregor-Smith raised concerns about health inequalities through committee work on ageing society issues. During Economic Affairs Committee proceedings in September 2026, she cautioned against viewing older people solely through a financial lens of cost and dependency, arguing that the debate should also recognise their continued capacity to contribute to society.
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“…We need a national focus on healthy life expectancy, with prevention, physical activity, including strength training, and healthier ageing recognised as investments that reduce future pressure on both the NHS and the public finances. Secondly, on skills, we need to support a genuinely lifelong approach to learning.”
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- Health inequalities243rd of 2982.5
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