Mid Dorset and North Poole
Liberal DemocratOverall, across health & social care this Parliament
Alive and kicking!
Ranks 52nd of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 4%. 68 contributions since 2024-07-29.
“…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 ↗
“…I was also delighted to join Matt Forde in Parliament last year as part of the prostate cancer “Boys Need Bins” campaign. For people with continence issues, the absence of bins can have a completely unnecessary effect on their confidence, dignity and independence.”
Stoma: Public Toilet Provision · 2026-06-18 · 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 ↗
“…Jonathan, a senior NHS dentist in my constituency, whom I consider to be a true expert, as he has worked for almost 40 years in NHS dentistry, told me that, in 2024, we had a £9 million underspend in our dentistry budget—goodness knows where that has gone—and a freedom of information request has revealed that, this yea…”
NHS Dentistry · 2026-06-15 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Diabetes UK has shared DVLA data showing that less than 5% of medically restricted licence reviews result in refusal or revocation, suggesting that the vast majority of people caught up in delays pose no greater risk to road safety. That brings me to the second part of this debate.”
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency · 2026-04-23 · Read on Hansard ↗
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