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HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, the last year has seen health and social care rise up the agenda of the country. Most of my professional life was spent in the far south-west of England. I taught maths…19 Jul 2024HANSARDCarers: National StrategyMy Lords, the support received by carers varies according to where they live. Does the department have access to how many unpaid carers there are and where they live? Does it hold…12 Mar 2024HANSARDNHS DentistryMy Lords, I live in Cornwall, where there are now very few NHS dentists and many people are resorting to do-it-yourself. What plan does the Department of Health have to ensure…19 Feb 2024HANSARDGreen SpacesMy Lords, many homes have only small gardens, or none at all. Grass playgrounds with trees give children open and safe places to play and run around. Will the Minister tell the…01 Feb 2024HANSARDRoad Safety StrategyMy Lords, I declare my interest as a president of RoSPA. Would the Minister confirm who was consulted on making this decision on the road safety strategy and when the Government…18 Dec 2023HANSARDIn-patient Mental Health Care: Learning Disabilities and AutismMy Lords, we have heard two quite outstanding speeches, and I am fairly anxious about putting my toe in the water. Some years ago, I had the privilege to chair a national charity…13 Dec 2023HANSARDNHS: Staff NumbersMy Lords, the NHS needs more recruits, but can the Minister tell the House where there are pressing shortages that adversely affect patient care and when he anticipates that the…12 Sept 2023HANSARDPrimary Care: InequalityMy Lords—19 Jun 2023HANSARDPrimary Care: InequalityCan the Minister clarify the difference in training for a community health worker and a community nurse? I declare an interest as I chair the NHS committee for community nursing.19 Jun 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillMy Lords, I will speak briefly in support of Amendment 16, tabled in my name alongside those of the noble Baroness, Lady Finlay of Llandaff. and the noble Lords, Lord Clarke of…15 May 2023HANSARDNHS: Allocation of Financial ResourcesMy Lords, sometimes the NHS is a bit like a greedy child, always needing more. In his Question, my noble friend mentioned additional beds, extra ambulances, and recruitment and…11 May 2023HANSARDNHS: NursesFor as long as I have asked questions about health, the shortage of nurses has been an issue, one way or another. How many nurses do we employ each year from English-speaking…10 May 2023HANSARDSocial CareMy Lords, I considered myself fortunate to sit on the Select Committee, most able chaired by the noble Baroness, Lady Andrews, and joined by experts and enthusiasts for the…30 Mar 2023HANSARDCommunity PharmaciesMy Lords, the best use of community pharmacies will come at a price. Can the Minister give us an indication of how much that will cost? Has anyone calculated how much it will save…20 Mar 2023HANSARDNuclear Weapons: Failsafe ReviewMy Lords, will the Minister tell the House what recent conversations the MoD has had with NATO and other key defence allies about this important review? Is it our intention to…06 Mar 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillMy Lords, I start by apologising to the Committee for not speaking at Second Reading. I support Amendment 63, tabled in my name along with those of the noble Baronesses, Lady…28 Feb 2023HANSARDGP AppointmentsMy Lords, part of the problem is where there is no mobile phone signal. People who live or who have homes in Cornwall will identify with that. Does the Minister have any idea what…23 Feb 2023HANSARDBread and Flour Regulations 1988My Lords, many countries put folic acid into bread to prevent neural tube defects. When it was added to flours in Australia, the number of these defects reduced by 14%. More folic…07 Feb 2023HANSARDNHS Winter PressuresMy Lords, I have the privilege to chair the NHS national community nursing plan clinical reference group. We meet on a regular basis and look at how community nurses can keep…10 Jan 2023HANSARDNHS Dental ContractWhat advice does the Minister give to people in Cornwall for whom the nearest NHS dentist is 50 miles away but there is no public transport from the local town to the practice?01 Dec 2022