“…Sadly, Clarrie died in 2020 of motor neurone disease, but her legacy is that of somebody who, in spite of loss, saw her work as galvanising everybody so that nobody forgets. May she and all the others rest in peace.”
Record by topic
- Cancer247th of 6416.0
- Learning disability & autism594th of 9054.0
- NHS waiting lists310th of 5434.0
- Rare diseases174th of 2072.0
- Adult social care & reform330th of 3972.0
- Assisted dying294th of 3922.0
- NHS & care workforce/staffing244th of 3142.0
- Mental health759th of 8902.0
- Palliative & end of life care430th of 5402.0
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What they’ve said
“…Colin Bennetts, Bishop of Coventry from 1998 to 2008, died in July 2013 after a period of illness due to cancer. His lungs were filled with deposits of smoke. He said to everybody, “I have never smoked in my life”, but as a youngster he had worked in an office where cigarettes were lit at every moment.”
Tobacco and Vapes Bill · 2026-02-24 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Margaret and I adopted a brother and sister because their mother had died of cancer. The boy was eight and his sister was three. They came to live with us. After quite a considerable period of time, we consulted their family in Uganda, who were very happy that we could adopt these children.”
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill · 2026-01-14 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Lords, one of the four priorities named in the Budget delivered by the Chancellor of the Exchequer was reducing waiting lists. If this strike goes ahead, what increase would there be in the waiting lists? Secondly, the Secretary of State in his Statement said that he is putting “money back in … doctors’ pockets by” fun…”
Resident Doctors: Industrial Action · 2025-12-15 · Read on Hansard ↗
“My Lords, I agree with the noble and learned Lord about why we are focused on GP practices, because they are the hub of information. Since I arrived in this country, I have had a lot of treatment for all kinds of conditions—I am one of those people—and all the national insurance I have been paying has being paid back t…”
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill · 2025-12-12 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…The Chancellor had four objectives, one of which was to reduce waiting lists, not to increase anybody’s pay. Doctors going on strike will increase waiting lists. What will the Government do, knowing that the Chancellor cannot, under her fiscal rules, spend unbudgeted expenditure? Who will persuade the doctors that thei…”
NHS Industrial Action · 2025-12-02 · Read on Hansard ↗
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