“…That has a massive impact on his mental health, and when I spoke to him I observed that impact at first hand. I do not think it right that heroes like Rod should have to go through this. He has to relive that terrible night every two years, again and again.”
Record by topic
- Unpaid carers1st of 296135.0
- Mental health22nd of 89099.0
- Learning disability & autism61st of 90545.0
- A&E & ambulance response10th of 27227.0
- Women's health & gynaecology9th of 21224.0
- Heart disease & stroke14th of 40721.0
- Cancer141st of 64112.0
- Palliative & end of life care191st of 5406.0
- Public health & prevention260th of 7006.0
- Adult social care & reform113th of 3976.0
- NHS waiting lists213th of 5436.0
- Respiratory (asthma/COPD)49th of 1463.0
- Dementia112th of 2633.0
- GP access95th of 2473.0
- NHS & care workforce/staffing124th of 3143.0
- Rare diseases81st of 2073.0
- Maternity & neonatal370th of 4532.5
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What they’ve said
“…They made the point that so many men in this country are still dying of prostate cancer because they are not coming forward soon enough, and we know that the impact is even greater on the black, Asian and minority ethnic community.”
Radiotherapy Satellite Units · 2026-10-20 · Read on Hansard ↗
“Under this Government 250,000 people are being diagnosed within 28 days, which we should welcome, but we must recognise that there is more to be done. This morning I met representatives of Prostate Cancer UK. In fact, I played football against them—”
Radiotherapy Satellite Units · 2026-10-20 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…I thank the Minister for her statement and welcome her and the PM’s comments and commitment to a national care service, which has the potential to make a big difference to residents and carers in my constituency. I am really interested in the role of the unpaid carers champion.”
National Care Service · 2026-10-15 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…I hope also that the Minister and those who are introducing the national care service will consider what she said regarding support for disabled children. NAPA is a fantastic organisation but not everyone can afford or have access to that support.”
Unpaid Carers · 2026-10-15 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Mid Sussex (Alison Bennett) for securing this debate and for succeeding me as the chair of the APPG for young carers and young adult carers. She knows that when we talk about unpaid carers, we must include young carers and young adult carers.”
Unpaid Carers · 2026-10-15 · 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
- Unpaid carers deserve action, not just our thanksPolitics.co.uk
- Hotter summers, hidden harmsCentre for Mental Health