Shockat Adam

Leicester South

Independent

Overall, across health & social care this Parliament

Alive and kicking!

Ranks 83rd of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 6%. 54 contributions since 2024-07-23.

Record by topic

“Young people with cancer often face severe isolation during treatment, separated from their friends and everything that is normal to them at that critical age. In Leicester South, at Leicester Royal Infirmary it has been left to charities like the Teenage Cancer Trust to provide vital care and support, funded through d…”
Topical Questions · 2026-07-14 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…We also know that poor mental health costs the economy an estimated £300 billion annually. Conversely, cultural engagement among 18 to 30-year-olds shows an average wellbeing benefit of £854 per person.”
Culture, Media And Sport · 2026-06-30 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…That is the heart of the problem: as we have heard today, brain cancer is the biggest cancer killer of children and adults under 40, yet our survival rates lag behind most of Europe.”
Brain Cancer · 2026-06-15 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…GP in those areas and, as has been mentioned, pharmacists really do plug the gap, saving 38 million GP appointments and doing incredible work. The Government’s 10-year health plan is built on the bold premise of shifting care out of hospitals and into our communities.”
Community Pharmacies · 2026-06-02 · Read on Hansard ↗