“…We have seen growing numbers of people, in particular younger people, experiencing poor mental health and other conditions that require additional support. Those trends should concern us because of what they say about the health of our society, not simply because they affect departmental budgets.”
Record by topic
- Mental health246th of 89016.0
- Unpaid carers54th of 29612.0
- NHS & care workforce/staffing57th of 3148.0
- Cancer247th of 6416.0
- Adult social care & reform180th of 3974.0
- Learning disability & autism758th of 9052.0
- Palliative & end of life care430th of 5402.0
- Public health & prevention585th of 7002.0
- Dementia221st of 2632.0
- Women's health & gynaecology174th of 2122.0
- Maternity & neonatal379th of 4532.0
- Heart disease & stroke332nd of 4072.0
Also active on unpaid carers
What they’ve said
“…The facts are compelling. Early detection of breast cancer significantly boosts survival rates, especially of older people, some of whom might not last until 2027. I disagree with the policy of not sending out invitations for mammogram screenings to the over-70s.”
Breast Cancer Screening: Women Over 70 · 2026-06-02 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Children who grow up in poverty are more likely to experience worse educational outcomes, poorer physical and mental health, and fewer opportunities in adulthood. That means that child poverty stores up pressure for the NHS, schools, local services and the welfare system itself.”
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill · 2026-03-12 · Read on Hansard ↗
“My Lords, I thank the Minister for that information, but can she say what assessment has been made of the impact of poor mental health on young people’s ability to gain work? What is the connection between the Department for Work and Pensions and the NHS in dealing with this problem?”
Youth Unemployment · 2026-02-05 · Read on Hansard ↗
“My Lords, I thank the Minister for that, but what assessment has been made of the impact of poor mental health on young people’s ability to enter work? How joined up is the Department for Work and Pensions with the NHS—if it is joined up at all?”
Youth Unemployment · 2026-01-20 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Rare cancers make up about 24% of cancers diagnosed in the UK and the EU per year. This includes cancers of children and young people. My reason for speaking is the delays that children and young people with cancer are experiencing when applying for the disability benefits—DLA and PIP—to which they are entitled.”
Rare Cancers Bill · 2026-01-16 · Read on Hansard ↗
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Related media coverage
Recent UK press coverage of their topics — not necessarily quoting them directly.
- ‘How we can use the State of the World’s Nursing report to reclaim our future?’Nursing Times
- Unpaid carers deserve action, not just our thanksPolitics.co.uk
- Hotter summers, hidden harmsCentre for Mental Health