“…g workforce, a growing old-age dependency ratio and severe pressures on health and social care provision for an ageing population. My second point is that there is a real danger that vital qualitative aspects of the housing that we need will be sacrificed in pursuit of arbitrary numerical targets.”
Record by topic
- Elderly care & frailty171st of 2492.0
- Learning disability & autism758th of 9052.0
- Mental health759th of 8902.0
- NHS waiting lists475th of 5432.0
Also active on elderly care & frailty
What they’ve said
“When will the House have the opportunity to debate this policy for whole-genome sequencing with all its details, given that it has such weighty and far-reaching implications for healthcare, prevention and a number of ethical issues, as we have already heard?”
Genome Screening: Newborn Infants · 2025-09-18 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…g a parent in prison is among the most significant adverse childhood experiences, severely impacting children’s mental health and well-being. Children with an imprisoned parent are 25% more likely to suffer from mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, insomnia and eating disorders.”
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill · 2025-09-16 · Read on Hansard ↗
“My Lords, like many other noble Lords, I welcome this Statement. How will the Government ensure that breakfast clubs will be accessible to learners with special educational needs and disabilities who may usually be supported by one-to-one staff during the school day?”
Breakfast Clubs: Early Adopters · 2025-02-27 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…months or even years in unsuitable, so-called temporary accommodation while they languish on the social housing waiting list, which currently stands at over 1 million.”
King’s Speech · 2024-07-18 · Read on Hansard ↗
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Related media coverage
Recent UK press coverage of their topics — not necessarily quoting them directly.
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