House of Lords
Liberal DemocratOverall, across health & social care this Parliament
Alive and kicking!
Ranks 85th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 7%. 80 contributions since 2024-07-19.
“I thank the Minister for her Answer. The Children’s Commissioner report certainly made plain that children’s mental health services are facing record levels of referrals. The Minister referred to the forthcoming mental health strategy; what we need to see is concrete action in relation to children and young people.”
Children’s and Young People’s Mental Health Services · 2026-07-02 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…I want to start by addressing head-on the issue of the so-called overdiagnosis of mental health conditions. In these increasingly contested and often divisive debates, I find it hugely helpful to look at the facts.”
Mental Health Conditions: Diagnoses · 2026-06-15 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…With the exception of data integration, there is very little focus on improving social care or mental health provision, which are both badly needed. As we said throughout debate on the Mental Health Bill, we need to see major investment in preventive and community services if the three big shifts in the 10-year plan ar…”
King’s Speech · 2026-05-20 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…I now turn to my Amendment 237 on the vital topic of mental health support in schools. Mental health support teams are already making an important contribution, particularly in providing early intervention for children with mild to moderate mental health needs.”
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill · 2026-02-03 ·
“…Lords, Lord Russell and Lord Hampton, for adding their names to my Amendment 62, which is essentially about the mental health needs of children in care. They often experience dramatically higher levels of mental ill-health than their peers, yet their mental health needs are often underidentified and poorly supported.”
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill · 2026-01-19 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Amendment 62, in particular her commitment to make changes to statutory guidance on mental health and to consult with the APPG for Children. On that basis, I beg leave to withdraw Amendment 43.…”
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill · 2026-01-19 · Read on Hansard ↗
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