Biography
Sir Alan Campbell has engaged extensively on mental health and suicide prevention, raising these topics repeatedly across multiple speeches in the House, including on World Suicide Prevention Day in September 2026. His contributions span a broad range of health and social care issues—including cancer, dementia, palliative care, dentistry, and GP access—primarily through procedural speeches addressing business of the House matters, where he has committed to escalating constituency concerns and campaign issues to relevant Ministers. He has consistently acknowledged government initiatives while recognising gaps in provision, and has encouraged colleagues to pursue Westminster Hall debates for more detailed ministerial engagement.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
“…As he suggests, we are developing a new mental health strategy for England. We have announced up to 159 new NHS mental health centres, backed by £343 million over the next four years.”
Record by topic
- Mental health16th of 880108.0
- Learning disability & autism19th of 89983.5
- Cancer17th of 62257.0
- NHS waiting lists17th of 53439.0
- Palliative & end of life care51st of 56827.0
- Dementia11th of 25121.0
- Public health & prevention72nd of 68818.0
- Dentistry access22nd of 19415.0
- Unpaid carers38th of 28315.0
- Maternity & neonatal50th of 43815.0
- A&E & ambulance response25th of 25812.0
- Rare diseases17th of 20212.0
- Assisted dying92nd of 3719.0
- GP access29th of 2419.0
- Adult social care & reform99th of 3766.0
- Children's health56th of 1573.0
- Hospital discharge / bed-blocking41st of 1393.0
- Heart disease & stroke174th of 3983.0
- Diabetes68th of 1903.0
What they’ve said
“…The Government remain committed to tackling suicide, which is why we announced new mental health hubs and emergency centres. It is important that we try to prevent as many unnecessary deaths as possible.”
Business of the House · 2026-09-10 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Before I turn to his specific questions, may I remind the House that today is World Suicide Prevention Day? When someone takes their own life, the impact on family and friends is devastating and widespread. Today is an opportunity for all of us to unite behind one clear and unambiguous message: suicides are preventable.”
Business of the House · 2026-09-10 · Read on Hansard ↗
“The hon. Gentleman is right that this Government’s plan for tackling cancer is ambitious. We have set out not just the investment that is needed, but our plans for the workforce. Some of the shortfalls in the workforce are being addressed but, as he points out, more can be done.”
Business of the House · 2026-09-10 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…We are looking at how we can better support those with dementia, including through appointing a dementia tsar to help the drive towards much-needed improvements. His point on personalised music is an interesting one, and I will make sure that the Health Secretary is made aware of it and gets back to my hon.”
Business of the House · 2026-09-10 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…The hon. Gentleman will know that the Casey review came up with a series of recommendations on dementia and other conditions, such as motor neurone disease. We have launched the big conversation on care to ensure that people can feed back their views.”
Business of the House · 2026-09-10 · Read on Hansard ↗
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