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HANSARD Autism and Neurodiversity Research FundingI thank my right hon. and learned Friend the Member for South Swindon (Robert Buckland) for securing this important debate on funding for autism and neurodiversity research and…16 Nov 2021HANSARDAdult Social Care: Winter PlanOn 3 November 2021, the Department of Health and Social Care will be publishing the “Adult Social Care: Winter Plan 2021 to 2022.” This plan has been developed in conjunction with…03 Nov 2021HANSARD NHS EfficiencyI have heard exactly the same point being applied to many different industries, even politics—how many people come from business into politics, or go from politics to business?…02 Nov 2021HANSARD NHS EfficiencyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Gary. I welcome the idea and the timeliness of this debate. My hon. Friend the Member for Peterborough (Paul Bristow) has…02 Nov 2021HANSARD NHS Allergy ServicesI thank the hon. Member for Dagenham and Rainham (Jon Cruddas) not only for securing this debate on this important issue but for arranging for me to meet, on Wednesday, the…29 Oct 2021HANSARDSocial CareLast month the Prime Minister announced an unprecedented investment in social care to support our own futures and those of our loved ones and our growing ageing population. This…19 Oct 2021HANSARDSocial CareI am sure the hon. Lady is in fact delighted that finally a Government have come forward with a plan for social care. In addition to that, this Government have spent an extra £34…19 Oct 2021HANSARDSocial CareThis is absolutely vital. The recent announcement of £500 million over three years to fund social care professionalisation is very warmly welcomed by the sector. It is a sector…19 Oct 2021HANSARDSocial CareI am sure that the Chancellor will be setting out what will happen with the Barnett consequentials. Yes, this issue is important. The most important thing to say is that this is…19 Oct 2021HANSARDPeople with Learning Disabilities and AutismI thank my hon. Friend for her work as the Minister for Care and particularly for starting the work on the Oliver McGowan mandatory training. We are currently trialling the…19 Oct 2021HANSARDPeople with Learning Disabilities and AutismWe have started the trials and they are well under way. We are using three trial providers. Our final evaluation report is due in spring 2022 and I would be very happy to share…19 Oct 2021HANSARDPeople with Learning Disabilities and AutismI share the hon. Lady’s concerns; it simply is not good enough. The events at Cawston Park—my first response as a Minister to an Adjournment debate was on that subject—were…19 Oct 2021HANSARDPeople with Learning Disabilities and AutismI look forward to working with my right hon. Friend. I have been along to the first board, although I have not yet chaired it. But we will be developing that action plan. I cannot…19 Oct 2021HANSARDPeople with Learning Disabilities and AutismI thank the hon. Gentleman for his question. He is right to identify this concern. Compared with the general population, people with learning disabilities are three times more…19 Oct 2021HANSARDSocial CareI agree with my right hon. Friend. The forthcoming White Paper on adult social care reform, which we will publish before the end of the year, will set out our vision for the…19 Oct 2021HANSARDSocial CareYes, I completely agree. Some 95% of the jobs are with private providers, so it is important that they take care of their workforce. There is a lot of competition for labour and a…19 Oct 2021HANSARDMaternal Health: Ethnic Minority WomenI agree that that is a very important area that should concern us all. We look forward to working with the hon. Member; I will arrange a meeting with the relevant Minister before…22 Sept 2021HANSARDMaternal Health: Ethnic Minority WomenThe Government are clear that there is absolutely no place for inequalities or racism in our society. If anyone experiences that in the NHS’s support or approach, that is…22 Sept 2021HANSARDMaternal Health: Ethnic Minority WomenWe remain committed to understanding and addressing ethnic disparities in maternal mortality rates. A new office for health improvement and disparities will be launched on 1…22 Sept 2021HANSARDMaternal Health: Ethnic Minority WomenI am very happy to join my hon. Friend in congratulating the team at the Highfield Centre in Keighley on what sounds like an excellent approach, showing real leadership. The…22 Sept 2021