“I will. I would also like to pass on and share my thanks for all the amazing kinship carers we have across the country. Outside kinship zones, a number of councils are showing that they can take steps to go further than others, and Plymouth city council, Sheffield city council and North Tyneside council are great examp…”
Record by topic
- Mental health53rd of 89060.0
- Unpaid carers18th of 29630.0
- Learning disability & autism160th of 90524.0
- Public health & prevention128th of 70012.0
- Cancer193rd of 6419.0
- Maternity & neonatal112th of 4539.0
- Care home closures & provider failure3rd of 496.0
- Hospital discharge / bed-blocking45th of 1453.0
- Dentistry access105th of 1973.0
- NHS & care workforce/staffing124th of 3143.0
Also active on care home closures & provider failure
What they’ve said
“I congratulate the hon. Member for Cheadle (Mr Morrison) on securing this debate and on his advocacy for Bramhall high school. As a former teacher myself, who spent years standing in front of young people in Oldham and in Stockport, I know from first-hand experience that spaces around lessons really do matter—the class…”
Bramhall High School: Condition of Buildings · 2026-06-24 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…nds a parent who is perhaps struggling with a substance misuse problem, or is in a violent relationship, or has mental health needs and cannot continue to look after the child by themselves, but could be an important part of that child’s life for the foreseeable future, and when there are relatives saying, “We can help.”
Children’s Social Care: Enduring Relationships Strategy · 2026-06-04 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Care can leave young people isolated, lonely and lacking belonging. This heightens vulnerability to poor mental health, unstable housing and unemployment. In that review, I called for a system where every young person would leave care with someone who loves them—a simple goal, but one that is not the central focus of o…”
Children’s Social Care: Enduring Relationships Strategy · 2026-06-04 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…It will improve mental health and bring down the number of young care-experienced people who complete suicide, and it will mean that we are lucky enough as a country to have these brilliant young people celebrated and achieving.…”
Children’s Social Care: Enduring Relationships Strategy · 2026-06-04 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Jim Shannon), who did a wonderful job of explaining the reality of what it means to be a young adult carer or young carer using personal stories, which are often what move parliamentarians the most. I fully recognise the difficulties that young carers and young adult carers face.”
Young Adult Carers: Education and Training · 2026-04-23 · 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