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HANSARD Public HealthWith case rates rising and hospitals under pressure, it is clear that these regulations are necessary and I will be supporting them today. The situation in hospitals is…06 Jan 2021HANSARDPublic HealthMay I join colleagues in thanking House staff, Mr Speaker and the Deputy Speakers for enabling us to be recalled today? This is a dangerous moment for our country, with…30 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThe Secretary of State will remember that he has agreed to meet me and my constituent Kellie Shiers to discuss the issues that she has had accessing cancer services during the…17 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateSelf-isolation is crucial to breaking chains of transmission, but too many people cannot afford to self-isolate when asked to do so, because of the loss of earnings it will mean.…14 Dec 2020HANSARD Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-outThis is a momentous day, and I look forward to receiving my vaccine when it is my turn. I thank those who are being vaccinated, those who took part in the trials, and all those…08 Dec 2020HANSARDUK-EU Future Relationship Negotiations and Transition PeriodOrchestras in the UK are being hit by a double whammy of the covid pandemic and uncertainty around what they need to do to perform on tour after 31 December. The Northern Ireland…07 Dec 2020HANSARDHealth and Social CareThe point has been made that Melanie Leahy has campaigned on this for eight years and has done a wonderful job. I understand the reasons for trying to do this quickly, but it is…03 Dec 2020HANSARDDeaths in Mental Health CareIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate with you in the Chair, Mr Stringer. I thank the Petitions Committee for granting this important debate and my hon. Friend the Member for…30 Nov 2020HANSARDDeaths in Mental Health CareI want to touch on inquests. Given the new evidence in Matthew’s case and many others, does the Minister think it would be appropriate to revisit inquests that returned open or…30 Nov 2020HANSARDDeaths in Mental Health CareThe point has been made that Melanie Leahy has campaigned on this for eight years and has done a wonderful job. I understand the reasons for trying to do this quickly, but it is…30 Nov 2020HANSARDDeaths in Mental Health CareI think it would be easier if the Minister just let me ask the question. It was clear from what my hon. Friend the Member for Hartlepool (Mike Hill) said that Melanie Leahy is not…30 Nov 2020HANSARDDeaths in Mental Health CareWill the Minister give way?30 Nov 2020HANSARDDeaths in Mental Health CareWill the Minister give way?30 Nov 2020HANSARDDeaths in Mental Health CareI should like to raise a question with the Minister. She said that Matthew took his own life. Melanie Leahy does not accept that, and I think it would be easier if we used the…30 Nov 2020HANSARDDeaths in Mental Health CareThere is much that needs to change, but the hon. Member is right that that is one aspect of it. The mental health estate is known for being run down and out of date. The learning…30 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThe winter plan confirms that the Government will be taking action to restrict the movement of care staff between care homes. On the face of it, that is a perfectly sensible…26 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Winter PlanPeople living in care homes need visitors. The plans to test family members so they can visit are welcome, but there is a big issue with insurance and the need for care homes to…23 Nov 2020HANSARD Participation in DebatesAfter my recent treatment for breast cancer, my oncologist advised me to reduce my contacts as much as I can during the pandemic. That is the reason I have not been travelling to…16 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateMy constituent Kellie Shiers is an emergency ambulance care assistant with North West Ambulance Service. In 2015 she was diagnosed with breast cancer. After treatment she went…10 Nov 2020HANSARDSupporting Disadvantaged FamiliesI want to raise the issue of carers and financial disadvantage. During this crisis, millions of unpaid carers have taken on more caring duties or started caring for a family…09 Nov 2020