“…If there is a test that says someone may have cancer 75% of the time but does not pick it up 15% of the time, that is a matter of concern, especially when we read the statistics about 12 men in 1,000 tested being overtreated.”
Record by topic
- Mental health2nd of 890348.0
- Learning disability & autism17th of 90587.0
- NHS waiting lists12th of 54363.0
- Palliative & end of life care16th of 54060.0
- Cancer23rd of 64148.0
- Medical ethics & regulation11th of 22639.0
- NHS & care workforce/staffing7th of 31439.0
- Dementia7th of 26330.0
- Women's health & gynaecology13th of 21221.0
- GP access13th of 24721.0
- Adult social care & reform28th of 39718.0
- Public health & prevention75th of 70018.0
- Respiratory (asthma/COPD)7th of 14618.0
- Elderly care & frailty5th of 24918.0
- Heart disease & stroke18th of 40718.0
- A&E & ambulance response21st of 27215.0
- Health inequalities20th of 29915.0
- Maternity & neonatal56th of 45315.0
- Rare diseases18th of 20712.0
- Assisted dying98th of 3929.0
- Diabetes21st of 1999.0
- Hospital discharge / bed-blocking23rd of 1456.0
- Plastic & reconstructive surgery1st of 266.0
- Unpaid carers99th of 2966.0
- Children's health30th of 1656.0
- Dentistry access105th of 1973.0
- Long Covid16th of 563.0
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What they’ve said
“…in which the contract is delivered under review.” Given the profession is looking at balloting for a plan B for general practice akin to NHS dentistry, will the Minister clarify whether this model is under consideration by the Government?…”
General Practice Partnership Model · 2026-07-14 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Member for Wokingham (Clive Jones) for securing this important debate. As has been said, lung cancer remains a leading cause of cancer death in the UK, but it is also one of the cancers where early detection can make the biggest difference.”
National Lung Cancer Screening Programme · 2026-06-25 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…What is the definition of a community hospital? Are community diagnostic centres included in that, or not? What about intermediate care? What about step-down care? What about clinics that provide endoscopy? I must admit that, when I look at community hospitals, I am never quite sure what the definition is; looking into…”
Community Hospitals · 2026-06-16 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…The answer is that 350,000 people—a city the size of Coventry—were wiped off the waiting list with no treatment, and that is 100,000 more than the month before. If there is genuinely nothing to hide, the Government should not worry about putting out the figures.”
Waiting Lists: Unreported Removals · 2026-06-09 · Read on Hansard ↗
“Last month, the Health Service Journal reported that the elective waiting list target was met largely—largely—because a record number of patients were removed from waiting lists in March without receiving treatment.”
Waiting Lists: Unreported Removals · 2026-06-09 · 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