“…Friend the Member for Blaydon and Consett (Liz Twist) for securing this important debate. Mental health for children and young people is one of the defining health challenges of our time, because one in five young people has a confirmed or suspected mental health condition.”
Record by topic
- Assisted dying26th of 39236.0
- Palliative & end of life care52nd of 54024.0
- Mental health303rd of 89012.0
- Learning disability & autism308th of 90512.0
- Maternity & neonatal112th of 4539.0
- Health inequalities83rd of 2996.0
- Public health & prevention260th of 7006.0
- Medical ethics & regulation61st of 2266.0
- Cancer247th of 6416.0
- Women's health & gynaecology100th of 2123.0
- Heart disease & stroke178th of 4073.0
- A&E & ambulance response118th of 2723.0
Also active on assisted dying
What they’ve said
“…Sixty-five per cent of teacher training providers say that new teachers are not equipped to support SEND pupils in mainstream schools, with too many teachers still leaving training without the skills and confidence to support neurodivergent children, including those with dyslexia.”
Neurodivergent Pupils: Mainstream Schools · 2026-09-14 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…I thank the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) for securing this debate. The publication of the 2026 cardiovascular disease modern service framework is a welcome step towards realising our commitment to a more preventative, community-focused health service.”
Vascular Sector Reform · 2026-09-10 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Isolation, loneliness and poor mental health are often attributed to low social interaction, which can lead to anxiety and depression—that is what such facilities being missing can mean for disabled people.”
Changing Places Toilets: Capital Funding · 2026-07-16 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…I pay tribute to all those affected by breast cancer, those facing diagnosis, and their families, friends and carers who stand beside them. It is their experiences that make this debate so important.”
NHS Breast Screening · 2026-06-29 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…This Government have set forward an ambitious plan to reform the SEND system in the SEND White Paper. I am proud of the commitment that the Government have made to ensuring that children with SEND are supported to thrive and achieve by bringing about the changes that parents and educators deserve and need.”
SEND Provision and Reform · 2026-04-13 · Read on Hansard ↗
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Related media coverage
Recent UK press coverage of their topics — not necessarily quoting them directly.
- Hotter summers, hidden harmsCentre for Mental Health
- Free fair to connect jobseekers with support servicesHerald Series
- Devon nurse challenges belief that palliative care means giving up hopeExmouth Journal