South Devon
Liberal DemocratOverall, across health & social care this Parliament
Alive and kicking!
Ranks 40th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 3%. 84 contributions since 2024-09-02.
“…Those organisations are doing incredible work, turning lives around, particularly for those with mental health challenges, but their projects receive absolutely no funding, although the National Academy for Social Prescribing has identified a return of up to £8.56 for every £1 invested.”
Social Prescribing · 2026-07-14 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…ry to change lives, yet we are missing out on the cheapest, easiest and quickest way to turn around the vicious mental health crisis we see in our children and young people—a crisis that affects their ability to learn, to achieve, to work and to live a healthy and happy life. The answer is outdoor learning.”
Outdoor Education · 2026-07-07 · Read on Hansard ↗
“Does the hon. Member agree that the national golden hello scheme to attract and retain NHS dentists is just not working? Only four of 19 posts in Devon have been filled, and the Fresh Dental practice in Dartmouth will end the provision of NHS dental services at the end of June.”
NHS Dentistry · 2026-06-15 · Read on Hansard ↗
“In rural areas such as South Devon, agricultural workers and isolated young people often face distinct acute mental health crises, yet local mental health provision is stretched to breaking point.”
Suicide Prevention Strategy · 2026-06-09 · Read on Hansard ↗
“Research has repeatedly shown that about half of child sexual abuse in the UK happens within the family, and the majority of the rest is by known, trusted adults.”
Child Sexual Offender Data · 2026-06-01 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Lastly, I will mention the education for all Bill. We all know that support for children with special educational needs is broken, so I welcome the Government’s commitment to tackling it; we urgently need this reform.”
Getting Britain Working Again · 2026-05-14 · Read on Hansard ↗
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