“…Over 306,000 people are currently on rural waiting lists, and at current building rates it would take nearly 90 years to clear that backlog. Rural development is always more challenging due to the availability of land, amenities and resources, but low replacement rates against right-to-buy sales have exacerbated these…”
Record by topic
- Mental health303rd of 89012.0
- NHS waiting lists310th of 5434.0
- Learning disability & autism758th of 9052.0
- Public health & prevention585th of 7002.0
- Respiratory (asthma/COPD)126th of 1462.0
- Adult social care & reform330th of 3972.0
- Unpaid carers257th of 2962.0
- Cancer520th of 6412.0
- NHS & care workforce/staffing244th of 3142.0
- Hospital discharge / bed-blocking120th of 1452.0
Also active on mental health
What they’ve said
“…their continued emphasis on skills, innovation and improving opportunity across the education system, including SEND reform. I will focus on higher education, an area in which the United Kingdom remains a global leader, and which is essential to the delivery of the Government’s ambitions for growth, productivity and in…”
King’s Speech · 2026-05-19 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…I know that I will not be the only speaker whose family has been touched by cancer. Seeing much-loved family members or friends suffer is the reason we can all agree that patients deserve timely diagnosis and the best possible treatment.”
Cancer Outcomes in the UK · 2026-04-21 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Without these homes, more people face homelessness, longer stays in hospital or in-patient mental health units or homes that do not meet their care needs. Will the Minister assure us that supported housing will feature prominently within the Government’s forthcoming homelessness and long-term housing strategies? I want…”
Autumn Budget 2025 · 2025-12-04 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…le disadvantages linked to insufficient quality accommodation on sites—not only poor education and physical and mental health outcomes but a sense of social exclusion from the wider community. The dearth of GRT sites and accommodation can cause conflict and tension.”
Renters’ Rights Bill · 2025-05-14 · Read on Hansard ↗
“My Lords, 73% of delayed discharges from mental health hospitals are due to a lack of appropriate supported housing step-down services. With bed occupancy rates of 94%, the increasing pressure is driving up the inappropriate use of out-of-area placements.”
Safe Housing and Hospital Discharge · 2025-03-19 · Read on Hansard ↗
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Related media coverage
Recent UK press coverage of their topics — not necessarily quoting them directly.
- Women and girls help shape North Yorkshire health and wellbeing planHarrogate Informer
- Accrington woman died while waiting 47 weeks for mental health talking therapyLancashire Telegraph
- Hotter summers, hidden harmsCentre for Mental Health