Biography
Josh MacAlister has engaged extensively on children's and young people's social care through 38 debate speeches, with particular focus on kinship carers, children in the care system, and support for vulnerable families. His contributions have emphasised the importance of family networks, early intervention, and systemic reform, drawing on his experience conducting an independent review of children's social care. He has also addressed related issues including support for young adult carers, bereaved children, and foster care recruitment.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
“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…”
Record by topic
- Mental health52nd of 88060.0
- Unpaid carers17th of 28327.0
- Learning disability & autism159th of 89924.0
- Public health & prevention125th of 68812.0
- Cancer180th of 6229.0
- Maternity & neonatal101st of 4389.0
- Care home closures & provider failure3rd of 476.0
- Hospital discharge / bed-blocking41st of 1393.0
- Dentistry access100th of 1943.0
- NHS & care workforce/staffing118th of 3023.0
What they’ve said
“…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 ↗
“…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 ↗
“…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 ↗
“…For this, for his many years of campaigning, and for his work as a teacher, we all thank him. Young carers and young adult carers often put the needs of others before their own. They make an enormous contribution to the wellbeing of their families, their neighbourhoods, their communities and the country.”
Young Adult Carers: Education and Training · 2026-04-23 · 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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