Health and Social Care

Thank you for contacting me about hospital beds in England.

I am afraid that I am unable to attend the debate you mention on 8 July, however, I understand your concerns about the availability of hospital beds and the prevalence of "corridor care".

Thank you for contacting me about the Salvation Army's campaign on support for people affected by substance misuse and drug addiction.

Thank you for contacting me about breast cancer.I do not generally sign EDMs, however, I appreciate your concerns about access to ENHERTU, given its potential to improve outcomes for those living with secondary breast cancer.NICE have recognised that the drug represents a “potentially significa

Thank you for contacting me about the social care workforce.

I recognise the urgency of the Care About Care campaign, calling on the Government to reform social care, provide sustainable funding and to commit to a long-term workforce strategy.

Thank you for contacting me about the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP) being operated by Palantir.

I note your concerns about the delivery of the FDP by Palantir, and its adoption by NHS Trusts across England. 

Thank you for contacting me about NHS medicine prices and investment in the pharmaceutical industry.

Thank you for contacting me about Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).

I appreciate the work of campaigners and charities, including Speech and Language UK, in bringing attention to DLD and the estimated 1.3 million children and young people affected across the country.