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HANSARDPrimary Care: InequalityI thank the Minister for his answer. The community health and well-being worker model is widely used in Brazil and has proven extremely effective in improving health outcomes. In…19 Jun 2023HANSARDPrimary Care: InequalityTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the community health worker model in relation to reducing inequality of access to primary care.19 Jun 2023HANSARDLong CovidMy Lords, the advice of the DWP and DHSC is that, if those impacted by long Covid are unable to work, they will be able to access financial assistance through schemes such as PIP.…25 Apr 2023HANSARDInternational Women’s DayMy Lords, it is wonderful to be able to participate in this year’s International Women’s Day debate alongside such inspirational women. It is an honour to follow the noble…10 Mar 2023HANSARDStrikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillMy Lords, I rise to speak to this group of amendments on the inclusion of health services in the Bill. I am sorry that I have not been able to speak before. I declare my interests…09 Mar 2023HANSARDStrikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillMy Lords, I shall speak to Amendment 18 in the names of the noble Lords, Lord Patel and Lord Kakkar, and add my voice to many of the points already raised. I thank the Minister…09 Mar 2023HANSARDWomen and Men: Pay GapMy Lords, in 2019 the Royal College of Nursing found that 90% of all nurses in the UK are women and that they fill less than a third of senior positions and earn on average 17%…08 Mar 2023HANSARDMyanmar: Health WorkersMy Lords—07 Mar 2023HANSARDMyanmar: Health WorkersMy Lords, the Burmese diaspora are working closely with NHS colleagues in delivering clinical education and training. Their time and expertise are gifted free of charge and…07 Mar 2023HANSARDCovid Pandemic: Testing of Care Home ResidentsIn advance of the outcome of the UK Covid-19 inquiry, which will take some time if it is going to be thorough, can the Minister tell us what attempt the Government have made to…06 Mar 2023HANSARDUK Mortality RatesMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Sikka, for securing this important debate. I also look forward to hearing from the noble Lord, Lord Evans, in his maiden speech. The paper…12 Jan 2023HANSARDHospital Beds: Social CareMy Lords, we have heard how important a sustainable workforce is, both in social care and healthcare. Can the Minister tell us what the Government are doing to listen to the…19 Dec 2022HANSARDAdult Social CareMy Lords, the Archbishops’ commission on social care, which will be publishing its report next year, is also concerned about the inequitable funding when funding is raised through…24 Nov 2022HANSARDRenters Reform BillMy Lords, rents in London are up to double the level of rents elsewhere in the UK. Crisis has warned that the number of people sleeping rough in London has risen by a quarter in…22 Nov 2022HANSARDSocial Care Sector: Staff ShortagesMy Lords, Enabled Living in Newham has become the first London-based social care provider to pay its workers the real living wage—the first such employer to do so. We have heard…21 Nov 2022HANSARDBereavement SupportI thank the Minister for his response. During a Westminster Hall debate on 5 July this year, the former Minister for Care and Mental Health, now the Secretary of State for…09 Nov 2022HANSARDBereavement SupportTo ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they plan to take in response to the report by the UK Commission on Bereavement, Bereavement is Everyone’s Business , published on 6…09 Nov 2022HANSARDAmbulancesTo ask His Majesty’s Government what progress they are making on ensuring swift ambulance handovers, as set out in Our P lan for P atients , published on 22 September, given the…03 Nov 2022HANSARDEmployers: Fire and RehireMy Lords, having access to secure work is key to health, not just of individuals but the community. It means sufficient wages and reliable hours. London has the highest share of…03 Nov 2022HANSARDAmbulancesMy Lords, I start by saying how grateful I am to your Lordships’ House for setting time aside for what I think is an important and timely debate. I am also grateful for the…03 Nov 2022