“…and often underestimated impact on our communities, affecting not only the physical environment but residents’ mental health and sense of wellbeing. In truth, it is a serious criminal act that damages our streets and neighbourhoods and places a growing demand on already overstretched local authority cleansing departme…”
Record by topic
- Mental health397th of 8909.0
- Women's health & gynaecology60th of 2126.0
- Learning disability & autism469th of 9056.0
- A&E & ambulance response118th of 2723.0
- Heart disease & stroke178th of 4073.0
- Public health & prevention427th of 7003.0
- Adult social care & reform201st of 3973.0
- Hospital discharge / bed-blocking45th of 1453.0
Also active on women's health & gynaecology
What they’ve said
“…Unlike the Conservatives, we will not abandon our young people to a lifetime on benefits, or allow the mental health toll of long-term unemployment to define their futures. Will my right hon.”
Topical Questions · 2025-12-08 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…During the past year in Ayrshire, 852 people’s lives changed in an instant when they suffered a stroke, the outcome of which depended on the speed and quality of care that they received. Stroke is a medical emergency; “Every Minute Counts” is not just a slogan, but a theme of this year’s World Stroke Day.”
World Stroke Day · 2025-10-28 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…After four years and £30 million of taxpayers’ cash down the drain, the SNP has scrapped its plans for a national care service—its flagship policy—which was seen as a significant setback for Scottish social care reform, and now we have people going to the pub in chauffeur-driven ministerial cars.”
NHS: Wasteful Spending · 2025-06-17 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…The Hughes report makes for grim reading, as we have to read about the twin scandals of sodium valproate and pelvic mesh. Both scandals have one thing in common: the lack of provision of timely, accurate information to patients about the benefits, as well as the risks, of the treatments offered to them.”
Hughes Report: First Anniversary · 2025-03-27 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…There remain gaps in the availability of crucial services such as detox, rehabilitation and mental health support. It is no secret that drug addiction is often tied to underlying mental health challenges, yet too many people struggling with both have nowhere to turn for help.”
Prevention of Drug Deaths · 2025-03-27 · Read on Hansard ↗
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Related media coverage
Recent UK press coverage of their topics — not necessarily quoting them directly.
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