Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)
LabourMP for Aberafan Maesteg
“Today, I am proud to inform the house that this government is setting out the details of the Adult Social Care Fair Pay Agreement, a landmark reform that will turn the page on decades of low pay, insecurity, and the exploitation of adult so…”
“The Government is today publishing a Cross-Government Action Plan for Unpaid Carers.…”
“The social prescribing service is a vital part of the shift from hospital to community, and from sickness to prevention. We are funding social prescribing link workers in primary care to connect patients with preventive community support, a…”
“I would like to start by declaring an interest, because my son Milo, of whom I am extremely proud, is a trans man. I have listened to colleagues very carefully over the course of our proceedings. There have been some truly heartfelt speeche…”
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“We know that some patients prefer not to use online services. Online tools complement rather than replace existing routes, such as telephone or walk-in access. The GP contract requires online access to be available during core hours, which …”
“In November 2025, I announced that the Government would develop a Modern Service Framework (MSF) for Palliative Care and End-of-Life care in England. This MSF is one of the only six MSFs announced, which clearly demonstrates that palliative…”
“I am pleased to announce we have now concluded our consultation on the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) for 2026/27. We have agreed with Community Pharmacy England (CPE) that in 2026/27 the CPCF will increase to £3,636 millio…”
“I wish to update the House on the implementation of the quality and payment reforms to the NHS dentistry contract. This follows the government’s 2025 public consultation on proposals to address some of the pressing issues that dental teams …”
“Since July 2024, we have been rebuilding a broken NHS dentistry system. We have delivered 1.8 million more treatments and reduced the underspend from £392 million to just £36 million, maximising the treatment provided for taxpayers’ money. …”
“Today, I would like to inform the House about the publication of the Neighbourhood Health Framework, which outlines the next steps that we are asking the NHS and local government to take—working with civil society—to deliver neighbourhood h…”
“When we came into office, we found GP services in an appalling state—underfunded, understaffed and in crisis. Since July 2024, this Government have been fixing the front door to the NHS, investing more than £100 million to fix up GP surgeri…”
“Restoring NHS dentistry is one of the government’s top priorities. The government is taking urgent action to improve NHS dentistry in the short term and laying the foundations to make it fit for the future.…”
“General practice is the front door of the NHS, delivering millions of appointments each year and providing trusted, continuous care to patients in every community. The Government is committed to supporting general practice, ensuring it is s…”
“We know that dentistry was left in crisis by the Conservatives, but this Government are determined to ensure that everyone can access a dentist when they need one. We have recently broadened access to dental appointments, so that patients w…”
“I would like to inform the House of several updates from the Department of Health and Social Care over the February recess.…”
“I note that the policy lead for this area is the Minister for Secondary Care, my honourable Friend the Member for Bristol South (Karin Smyth). She is unable to be here today and sends her apologies, but I will report back to her and am sure…”
“I congratulate the honourable Member for North Down (Alex Easton) on securing this important debate. I thank him for his work to raise awareness of the challenges facing dental patients in his constituency and across the United Kingdom. It …”
“This Government are committed to ending the gaps in teeth by filing the gaps in local provision, including in rural areas such as Dorset. We will work to introduce fundamental changes to the dental contract before the end of this Parliament…”
“I wish to update the House following the government’s recent public consultation on quality and payment reforms to the NHS dentistry contract.…”
“I beg to move, That this House agrees with Lords amendments 19B and 19C. It is a privilege to return to the Mental Health Bill in this House for what I hope will be the final time in its passage. Thanks to the constructive and collaborative…”
“NHS dentistry is out of reach for too many people, and that issue is felt particularly acutely in rural areas such as Norfolk. This Government are rolling out extra urgent dental appointments across the country, and we will be making furthe…”
“I am delighted to announce to the House today that the Government is developing a Palliative Care and End of Life Care Modern Service Framework for England, with a planned publication date of Spring 2026. This will be aligned with the ambit…”
“Children’s hospices provide crucial support, but for too long they have faced the cliff edge of annual funding cycles. I am really proud that we have provided certainty with a three-year funding settlement of £80 million, giving children’s …”
“I am delighted to announce to the House today that the Government and NHS England can now confirm the continuation of the centrally administered children’s hospice funding, previously known as the Children’s Hospice Grant, for the three yea…”
“I thank the honourable Member for Mid Sussex (Alison Bennett) for securing this vital debate. I also thank all those who work or volunteer in the palliative care and end-of-life care sector for their care and support—the compassion that the…”
“I congratulate the honourable Member on securing this important urgent question. Pharmacies play a vital role in our healthcare system. They are at the heart of our high streets and are the cornerstone of communities up and down the country…”
“I thank everyone in the Chamber for their contributions to today’s debate. I will start by talking about the deeply moving contributions regarding the tragic death of Ruth Szymankiewicz. I extend my heartfelt condolences to Ruth’s family, a…”
“It is unacceptable that women are experiencing poor maternity care. An investigation has been launched to understand the underlying systemic issues and develop national recommendations so that women receive the care that they deserve. We ar…”
“Today I would like to acknowledge the publication of the eighth annual report Learning from lives and deaths – People with a learning disability and autistic people (LeDeR) produced by Kings College London. A copy will be deposited in the L…”
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