“T3. Short waiting lists for cataract surgery are a success story, thanks in part to the partnership between the NHS and providers such as SpaMedica, headquartered in my constituency. However, ICB indicative activity plans could see waiting lists increase from weeks to over four months.”
Record by topic
- Maternity & neonatal44th of 45318.0
- NHS waiting lists74th of 54315.0
- Mental health303rd of 89012.0
- Public health & prevention187th of 7009.0
- Dentistry access67th of 1976.0
- Respiratory (asthma/COPD)23rd of 1466.0
- Women's health & gynaecology100th of 2123.0
- Cancer387th of 6413.0
- NHS & care workforce/staffing124th of 3143.0
- Children's health58th of 1653.0
- GP access95th of 2473.0
- Health inequalities141st of 2993.0
- Learning disability & autism656th of 9053.0
- Palliative & end of life care302nd of 5403.0
Also active on maternity & neonatal
What they’ve said
“…Government are doing to help children who do not have a formal diagnosis and are still being denied EHCPs or any additional support.…”
SEND Provision: Local Authorities · 2026-03-03 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…A&E with an injury that they cannot easily explain, the moment that someone finds out they are pregnant at a maternity appointment and are terrified of going home, or wants to ask for help but cannot because their perpetrator is sat there with them—those are moments of contact with the NHS and crucial opportunities to…”
Domestic Abuse-related Deaths: NHS Prevention · 2026-01-20 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Neighbourhood teams bringing physiotherapists, pharmacists and mental health practitioners into GP surgeries are part of the answer, and I want to see them fully rolled out in Bolton. It is common sense: if we help people sooner, we prevent hospital crises later.”
Healthcare: Bolton · 2025-10-15 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Member for Hinckley and Bosworth (Dr Evans) for his work on mental health, and specifically men’s mental health, which is such an important area. Finally, I am incredibly grateful to my hon.”
Healthcare: Bolton · 2025-10-15 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…ts are not concerned with acronyms or distant targets; they want answers to real, human questions: “Can I get a GP appointment when my child is ill?”, “Will my mum be seen in A&E within hours, not half a day?” and “Will my toothache be treated before it turns into an infection?” This is about fairness; it is about whet…”
Healthcare: Bolton · 2025-10-15 · Read on Hansard ↗
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Related media coverage
Recent UK press coverage of their topics — not necessarily quoting them directly.
- Accrington woman died while waiting 47 weeks for mental health talking therapyLancashire Telegraph
- Hotter summers, hidden harmsCentre for Mental Health
- Free fair to connect jobseekers with support servicesHerald Series