“…n most children go home from school, they bury their head in a book, grab a football or turn on the TV, but for young carers, home time looks very different. They carry burdens on their shoulders that are way beyond their years and, as a result, their life chances are affected.”
Record by topic
- Learning disability & autism20th of 90578.0
- Mental health64th of 89054.0
- Palliative & end of life care49th of 54027.0
- Unpaid carers23rd of 29624.0
- Cancer54th of 64124.0
- NHS waiting lists42nd of 54321.0
- Adult social care & reform44th of 39712.0
- NHS & care workforce/staffing41st of 3149.0
- Heart disease & stroke44th of 4079.0
- Dementia32nd of 2639.0
- Dentistry access42nd of 1979.0
- Health inequalities50th of 2999.0
- Public health & prevention187th of 7009.0
- Women's health & gynaecology60th of 2126.0
- Elderly care & frailty32nd of 2496.0
- A&E & ambulance response118th of 2723.0
- Rare diseases81st of 2073.0
- Diabetes68th of 1993.0
- Care home closures & provider failure13th of 493.0
- Assisted dying202nd of 3923.0
- Children's health58th of 1653.0
- Plastic & reconstructive surgery6th of 263.0
Also active on learning disability & autism
What they’ve said
“…Given the long delays in autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder diagnoses and the length of time it takes to get packages in place, what consideration has been given to screening for neurodivergence at a very early stage so that we can plan properly for those schools?…”
SEND Specialists: Schools · 2026-09-14 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…h to maintain open spaces between villages are described as nimbys when they are simply trying to maintain good mental health for their communities. The green belt was created to ensure protected open land of high quality between communities, and it serves a purpose, so it is deeply concerning to see new legislation er…”
Bearwood and Merley Green Belt · 2026-09-14 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…ool summer holidays start, most children will be excited about six weeks of lazy days and endless play, but for young carers summer can be more like groundhog day, as children as young as five have to support their family.”
Business of the House · 2026-07-16 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…The Minister has been clear about the talking therapies, for example, and about the time period. It takes two years in the gender system before anyone can access this trial.”
Puberty Blockers · 2026-06-23 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Disclosure and Barring Service checks or, worse, do not have verified training in first aid, dementia and safeguarding. It is reasonable to expect that the people who provide the most personal care are safe, competent and trained.”
Business of the House · 2026-06-18 · 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
- Hotter summers, hidden harmsCentre for Mental Health
- Free fair to connect jobseekers with support servicesHerald Series