“…It affects children’s education, their physical and mental health, their relationships and their opportunities later in life. A permanent home is about so much more than having somewhere to sleep; it is about having somewhere you belong. I can absolutely vouch for that, having had lived experience of it.”
Record by topic
- Mental health56th of 89057.0
- Learning disability & autism226th of 90518.0
- Cancer107th of 64115.0
- Public health & prevention187th of 7009.0
- Diabetes33rd of 1996.0
- Palliative & end of life care191st of 5406.0
- NHS waiting lists334th of 5433.0
- A&E & ambulance response118th of 2723.0
- Women's health & gynaecology100th of 2123.0
- Children's health58th of 1653.0
- Dementia112th of 2633.0
- Dentistry access105th of 1973.0
- GP access95th of 2473.0
- Maternity & neonatal251st of 4533.0
Also active on mental health
What they’ve said
“The Isle of Axholme in my constituency is a big rural area. Many children have to travel long distances for EHCP assessments, but also to receive specialist support for special educational needs. At the Axholme school in Crowle, we have historically had a higher number of children with SEND than the national average.”
SEND Provision: Rural Communities · 2026-10-27 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…sional support is given immediately, both in terms of investigating and understanding the cause and in terms of mental health support?…”
Baby Loss Awareness Week · 2026-10-12 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…For example, people with neurological or mental health conditions rely on Nomads to have the right tablets on the right day, and that really important service is sometimes provided by our pharmacists. Does the hon.”
Pharmacies: Government Funding · 2026-09-09 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…she mentioned the compulsion to eat glass or coal—we should not have a postcode lottery on whether teachers and SEND staff recognise the seriousness of the condition, and that there is a case for national guidance and training so there is awareness and we can help people at their most vulnerable times?…”
Pica Eating Disorder: SEND · 2026-09-09 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…elieve will make a change—that living in a place where they see reminders of neglect has a real impact on their mental health, their sense of pride, their local identity and the day-to-day lived experience of everyone who calls the place home. To be clear, local people are still doing amazing things in those areas.”
Estate Regeneration · 2026-07-15 · Read on Hansard ↗
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