Keep NHS out of a Trade Deal with the US

24 Oct 2019

I agree that putting the NHS on the table in future trade negotiations would undermine it as a free, universal public service. We must not allow this to take place. I am committed to upholding the NHS’s founding principles as a universal healthcare system provided free at the point of…

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Mental Health Act Reform

24 Oct 2019

The number of people detained under the Mental Health Act (MHA) has risen by 36% since 2010 and in 2015-16 alone it rose by more than 5,000. It is clear to me that the MHA is not currently working; it is too often overly restrictive, and it fails to give…

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Dementia Care

27 Sep 2019

There are around 676,000 people in England living with dementia and this figure is expected to double by 2040. As researchers work to find a cure, we should place an equal emphasis on the care provided to people living with dementia and the support provided to their families and carers.…

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Social Care Abuse

06 Sep 2019

When someone is no longer able to live independently in their own home it is a big deal—for the person themselves and for their close family. Moving away from familiar surroundings can be upsetting, and having made the decision, everyone involved needs to be reassured that the care home is…

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Staffing Levels in the NHS

15 Aug 2019

I support legislating to ensure safe staffing levels alongside wider reforms to make the NHS the best employer in the world and I did pop in to speak to RCN members. NHS staff work long hours, often in difficult circumstances. They do so much to make our health service one…

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#DumpTheScales Campaign

02 Aug 2019

I understand your concerns that some people with eating disorders are being turned away from treatment because their weight or Body Mass Index (BMI) is not low enough. Eating disorders are serious mental health problems which can have severe consequences. However, there are reports that clinical standards differ across the…

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NHS Care Workforce for Cancer Patients

24 Jul 2019

I sympathise profoundly with anyone that has been affected by cancer and I pay tribute to those at Macmillan who work tirelessly to support people receiving cancer treatment but also to the families of those suffering with this horrific disease. Cancer diagnosis, treatment and care, and the NHS and care…

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Nursing Bursaries

21 Jun 2019

I share your concerns about the decision to abolish student nurse bursaries and I agree with you that Ministers should reinstate NHS bursaries and invest in nursing higher education. Our NHS staff are the very best in the world. They do so much to make our health service one to…

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HCPC Fees Hike

06 May 2019

I know that there has been widespread concern from HCPC-registered professionals and trade unions regarding HCPC’s decision to increase registration fees from £90 to £106. This is the third rise in five years and it represents a 40% increase since 2014. As you may know, in 2015 the Coalition Government…

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Arthritis – Aids and Adaptations

16 Apr 2019

There are roughly ten million people in the UK living with arthritis, yet too often it can go unnoticed or ignored by wider society. I welcome efforts to raise awareness of the condition and the effect it can have on people’s daily lives. Aids and adaptations in the home can…

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