“…I thank the Minister for the work that she is doing on workforce issues, but many unpaid carers struggle to balance their caring responsibilities with paid employment, with consequences for their household finances and future pensions; indeed, many have to give up work because they cannot balance them.”
Record by topic
- Mental health11th of 890150.0
- Rare diseases3rd of 20727.0
- NHS waiting lists42nd of 54321.0
- Public health & prevention94th of 70015.0
- Learning disability & autism308th of 90512.0
- Health inequalities50th of 2999.0
- A&E & ambulance response56th of 2726.0
- Cancer247th of 6416.0
- Heart disease & stroke82nd of 4076.0
- Respiratory (asthma/COPD)23rd of 1466.0
- Adult social care & reform113th of 3976.0
- Unpaid carers99th of 2966.0
- Women's health & gynaecology100th of 2123.0
- Dementia112th of 2633.0
- Palliative & end of life care302nd of 5403.0
- Long Covid16th of 563.0
- Hospital discharge / bed-blocking45th of 1453.0
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What they’ve said
“…e a moment now to thank all those 120 members of staff who worked for Papyrus, on the helpline and in its other suicide prevention services. For three decades, Papyrus saved lives. When a young person called HopeLine 24/7, they spoke with advisers who understood the pressures facing under-35s.”
Youth Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Support · 2026-10-13 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I beg to move, That this House has considered Government support for youth suicide prevention charities and mental health support for young people. It is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Mr Wishart.”
Youth Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Support · 2026-10-13 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…The closure of Papyrus has highlighted the wider financial pressures among suicide prevention and mental health charities across the voluntary sector. That is not new, but Papyrus is an example that has hit hard.”
Youth Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Support · 2026-10-13 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Statutory services, such as the mental health support teams in schools, CAMHS and other NHS statutory services, play an important part in supporting the most vulnerable in our system. The Government must be congratulated on focusing on those areas.”
Youth Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Support · 2026-10-13 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Following the closure, the 3 Dads asked why a national service relied upon by NHS trusts and CAMHS was left financially dependent on voluntary donations and charity work.”
Youth Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Support · 2026-10-13 · Read on Hansard ↗
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