“…These people are community leaders who put their communities first, whether in relation to tackling mental health issues, tackling food poverty or helping people who are struggling to pay their bills. There is always a warm welcome and a big smile. I wonder whether the hon.”
Record by topic
- Mental health68th of 89051.0
- Learning disability & autism308th of 90512.0
- NHS waiting lists149th of 5439.0
- Dentistry access67th of 1976.0
- Diabetes33rd of 1996.0
- Adult social care & reform201st of 3973.0
- Medical ethics & regulation102nd of 2263.0
- Health inequalities141st of 2993.0
- Children's health58th of 1653.0
- Public health & prevention427th of 7003.0
- Respiratory (asthma/COPD)49th of 1463.0
Also active on mental health
What they’ve said
“Q6. It is tough growing up in Britain today. With one in five young people now with a mental health condition, the wellbeing of our young people remains in crisis. In communities such as mine in Croydon East, where young people are waiting up to four years for support, families are desperate for help.”
Engagements · 2026-10-14 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Croydon’s public health data suggests that girls growing up in the most affluent parts of our borough can expect to live around six years longer than the girls growing up in the least affluent parts. For boys, that gap is nine years.”
Infants, Parents and Carers Bill · 2026-09-04 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…I was struck by his argument that we need to focus more on what we do in communities. In Croydon East, a community diagnostic centre has opened, which is important because people in my community have a healthy life expectancy 10 years lower than that of people living a mile down the road. Does my hon.”
Health Bill (Fifteenth sitting) · 2026-07-09 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…In England today, one in five children and young people have a probable mental health disorder. Incidents of youth violence remain at high levels, with 3,000 knife crime offences last year involving children. The Office for National Statistics reports that 16 to 24-year-olds are now the loneliest group in our society.”
Youth Services · 2025-12-17 · Read on Hansard ↗
“The wellbeing of our nation’s young people remains in crisis, with one in five having a probable mental health condition and the number being referred to emergency mental health care continuing to rise.”
Waiting Times: Online Services · 2025-10-21 · Read on Hansard ↗
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Related media coverage
Recent UK press coverage of their topics — not necessarily quoting them directly.
- Women and girls help shape North Yorkshire health and wellbeing planHarrogate Informer
- Accrington woman died while waiting 47 weeks for mental health talking therapyLancashire Telegraph
- Hotter summers, hidden harmsCentre for Mental Health