“I want to talk about what happens after a diagnosis. A relative of mine was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and he was offered treatment through NHS Scotland. However, there was another option, focal therapy, which was not mentioned to him.”
Record by topic
- Mental health168th of 89021.0
- NHS waiting lists213th of 5436.0
- Cancer387th of 6413.0
- Heart disease & stroke178th of 4073.0
- Unpaid carers170th of 2963.0
Also active on mental health
What they’ve said
“…Whether we are discussing mental health, housing, jobs, our relationship with Europe or the upcoming report on NEETs—those not in education, employment, or training—we are discussing their future.”
Engagements · 2026-10-14 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…I visited the charity last summer and was reminded of the extraordinary contribution that unpaid carers make every day. For more than 50 years, PKAVS has provided practical support, respite and, just as importantly, somewhere to listen. I want to recognise a campaign that shows why community action matters.”
Sir David Amess Summer Adjournment · 2026-07-16 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…The role these spaces play in addressing issues of mental health, community cohesion and resilience could be formally recognised. These spaces are not an added extra; they are fundamental to the coherence of our communities, and that must be recognised across our public services—not just as a problem for local councils…”
Voluntary Groups and Community Centres · 2026-03-25 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Too many families face soaring rents, long waiting lists and dwindling options. It is just one of so many policy failings—we are all losing count and losing patience—as public confidence in the SNP’s ability to govern collapses.”
Engagements · 2025-06-18 · Read on Hansard ↗
“The SNP has cut mental health services across Scotland, while failing to recruit the necessary workforce in rural communities such as those in Stirling and Strathallan. What assessment has the Department made of how devolved mismanagement of mental health services is affecting outcomes for patients in rural Scotland?”
Mental Health Services: Staffing in Rural Areas · 2025-06-17 · Read on Hansard ↗
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Related media coverage
Recent UK press coverage of their topics — not necessarily quoting them directly.
- Accrington woman died while waiting 47 weeks for mental health talking therapyLancashire Telegraph
- Hotter summers, hidden harmsCentre for Mental Health
- Free fair to connect jobseekers with support servicesHerald Series