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HANSARDIndependent Review of Children’s Social CareMy Lords, does the Minister agree that there are two main thrusts of this report? First, there needs to be a huge increase in family support services to prevent, as far as…09 Sept 2024HANSARDNHS Continuing HealthcareMy Lords, I too welcome the noble Baroness to her post. Does she agree that our society would benefit greatly if we gave more recognition to the load that carers carry in these…02 Sept 2024HANSARDSpending Commitments to Local CouncilsMy Lords, the noble Baroness has vast experience on this subject. Has she had the opportunity to study the recently published report by the Institute for Government entitled…22 Jul 2024HANSARDCare Leavers: Universal CreditMy Lords, the Minister will well understand that, sad to say, the vast majority of care leavers leave care much younger than 25. It must be really rather frightening to find…13 May 2024HANSARDExpansion of Free ChildcareMy Lords, the increase in free childcare hours is a welcome development, especially for families with the least and with the greatest needs. It is a step along the way. Could the…23 Apr 2024 Bills sponsored (2)