“Following recent evidence of a long-term increase in colorectal cancers in the under-50s, the Scottish Government are calling on the National Screening Committee to extend eligibility for bio-screening kits to improve outcomes. I understand that Australia has reduced its screening age to 45.”
Record by topic
- Cancer38th of 64133.0
- Palliative & end of life care59th of 54021.0
- NHS waiting lists57th of 54318.0
- NHS & care workforce/staffing17th of 31415.0
- GP access30th of 2479.0
- Diabetes21st of 1999.0
- Hospital discharge / bed-blocking23rd of 1456.0
- Heart disease & stroke82nd of 4076.0
- Mental health665th of 8903.0
- Learning disability & autism656th of 9053.0
- Assisted dying202nd of 3923.0
- Public health & prevention427th of 7003.0
- Rare diseases81st of 2073.0
- Adult social care & reform201st of 3973.0
Also active on nhs & care workforce/staffing
What they’ve said
“…Member speaks about the value of research. Some 50 years ago this year, my cousin was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had three years. She left five children under the age of 10. Yesterday I met Lesley, who was diagnosed 20 years ago. Lesley is well.”
Lobular Breast Cancer: Moon Shot Project · 2026-07-09 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Two months ago, the Scottish Parliament lodged a motion supporting the lobular breast cancer Moon Shot Project and called for the £20 million to be allocated. Does he agree that the breadth of support for this campaign—440 MPs now support it, including myself—is now irresistible, and that the Minister should award the…”
Lobular Breast Cancer: Moon Shot Project · 2026-07-09 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…They are not taking away our jobs, houses or GP appointments, as some populist politicians would have us believe. Years of austerity managed that and, sadly, Labour is continuing in that vein with its planned assault on the welfare system.”
Getting Britain Working Again · 2026-05-14 · Read on Hansard ↗
“Cancer patients, like so many other patients, are worried and concerned about the resident doctors strike in England, which is reportedly costing around £50 million a day, not to mention its impact on waiting lists.”
Cancer Treatment · 2026-04-14 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…It is no surprise that 74% of equipment providers were aware of patients experiencing delayed hospital discharge due to unavailable community equipment. The APPG’s report recommended and called for the implementation of a national strategy to ensure the cohesive and comprehensive delivery, monitoring and financing of d…”
Disability Equipment Provision · 2026-03-11 · Read on Hansard ↗
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