Biography
James Asser has engaged with health and social care primarily through debate speeches, raising issues including children's palliative care, A&E waiting times, public health awareness campaigns, and support for families with seriously ill children. His contributions reflect particular focus on children's hospices and the importance of joined-up healthcare communication for families managing complex conditions. He has also highlighted the London Ambulance Service's education and apprenticeship programmes.
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“I join other hon. Members in sending my condolences to the families of the students who have died. As my right hon. Friend will be aware, I was once upon a time the National Union of Students officer responsible for national health campaigning, and a meningitis outbreak on campus was always one of our great anxieties.”
Record by topic
- A&E & ambulance response55th of 2586.0
- Mental health481st of 8806.0
- Children's health56th of 1573.0
- Palliative & end of life care329th of 5683.0
- Public health & prevention417th of 6883.0
- NHS waiting lists323rd of 5343.0
What they’ve said
“This weekend marks the 50th anniversary of the West Ham station attack, in which an IRA bomb exploded on a tube train, injuring nine people. Post Office engineer Peter Chalk was shot and seriously injured, and the tube driver, Joseph Julius Stephen, was shot and killed, as they attempted to stop the attacker escaping.”
Business of the House · 2026-03-12 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…In addition, families have emphasised the importance of improving access to paediatric neurorehabilitation, which is uneven across the country. For children with long-term neurological conditions, timely access to specialist rehabilitation can significantly improve outcomes, independence and quality of life.”
Children with Serious Neurological Conditions · 2025-11-20 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I recently visited Richard House hospice in west Beckton in my constituency. It is the first dedicated children’s hospice in London, and currently supports more than 300 families every year. This summer, it is celebrating its 25th anniversary.”
Business of the House · 2025-07-17 · Read on Hansard ↗
“It is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Dr Allin-Khan. I thank the right hon. Member for Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale (David Mundell) for securing the debate and for all the work he does on this; it is very much appreciated.”
HIV Testing Week · 2025-02-13 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…People were dismissed under the bans, and there were broken family relationships, poor mental health issues and a marginalisation driven by the shame of being thrown out of the military. In his debate, my hon.”
LGBT Veterans: Etherton Review · 2024-12-12 · Read on Hansard ↗
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