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Health and care
The NHS, public health, social care, medicines and health services.
Health and care covers questions about NHS services, public health, medicines and support for people who need care. In the Commons, MPs can ask ministers written questions, raise a local concern in debate, examine a bill or vote on a particular proposal. Each of those records answers a different question: a written answer records what a department said; a speech records what an MP said; a division records a named vote on the motion as published. None alone measures the quality of a local health service or explains a member's motive.
The Department of Health and Social Care leads UK government policy on health and adult social care in England. Devolved governments hold many health responsibilities elsewhere in the UK. Commons committees may scrutinise departments and take evidence; their reports and hearings should be read alongside any activity shown here. Follow the links below to inspect original records, and check the date, geography and exact question before comparing two MPs or drawing conclusions from a topic label. Topic matching is based on published keywords and can include a record that only mentions health in passing.
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120 matching activities across speeches, written questions. Newest first, with source links and the classification rule visible on every record.
- speeches15 Sept 2026
Sepsis Awareness Month
What happened
The official parliamentary record contains a contribution by this MP in “Sepsis Awareness Month” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
A speech or intervention places words on the parliamentary record and can question, explain or argue a position. It does not by itself show that policy changed.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: nhs.
- speeches15 Sept 2026
Sepsis Awareness Month
What happened
The official parliamentary record contains a contribution by this MP in “Sepsis Awareness Month” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
A speech or intervention places words on the parliamentary record and can question, explain or argue a position. It does not by itself show that policy changed.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: hospital.
- speeches15 Sept 2026
Sepsis Awareness Month
What happened
The official parliamentary record contains a contribution by this MP in “Sepsis Awareness Month” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
A speech or intervention places words on the parliamentary record and can question, explain or argue a position. It does not by itself show that policy changed.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: nhs.
- speeches15 Sept 2026
Sepsis Awareness Month
What happened
The official parliamentary record contains a contribution by this MP in “Sepsis Awareness Month” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
A speech or intervention places words on the parliamentary record and can question, explain or argue a position. It does not by itself show that policy changed.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: nhs.
- speeches15 Sept 2026
Public Accounts Committee
What happened
The official parliamentary record contains a contribution by this MP in “Public Accounts Committee” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
A speech or intervention places words on the parliamentary record and can question, explain or argue a position. It does not by itself show that policy changed.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: social care.
- speeches15 Sept 2026
Public Accounts Committee
What happened
The official parliamentary record contains a contribution by this MP in “Public Accounts Committee” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
A speech or intervention places words on the parliamentary record and can question, explain or argue a position. It does not by itself show that policy changed.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: patient.
- speeches15 Sept 2026
Thirlwall Inquiry: Final Report and Recommendations
What happened
The official parliamentary record contains a contribution by this MP in “Thirlwall Inquiry: Final Report and Recommendations” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
A speech or intervention places words on the parliamentary record and can question, explain or argue a position. It does not by itself show that policy changed.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: nhs.
- speeches15 Sept 2026
Thirlwall Inquiry: Final Report and Recommendations
What happened
The official parliamentary record contains a contribution by this MP in “Thirlwall Inquiry: Final Report and Recommendations” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
A speech or intervention places words on the parliamentary record and can question, explain or argue a position. It does not by itself show that policy changed.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: hospital.
- speeches15 Sept 2026
Thirlwall Inquiry: Final Report and Recommendations
What happened
The official parliamentary record contains a contribution by this MP in “Thirlwall Inquiry: Final Report and Recommendations” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
A speech or intervention places words on the parliamentary record and can question, explain or argue a position. It does not by itself show that policy changed.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: patient.
- speeches15 Sept 2026
Topical Questions
What happened
The official parliamentary record contains a contribution by this MP in “Topical Questions” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
A speech or intervention places words on the parliamentary record and can question, explain or argue a position. It does not by itself show that policy changed.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: mental health.
- speeches15 Sept 2026
Thirlwall Inquiry: Final Report and Recommendations
What happened
The official parliamentary record contains a contribution by this MP in “Thirlwall Inquiry: Final Report and Recommendations” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
A speech or intervention places words on the parliamentary record and can question, explain or argue a position. It does not by itself show that policy changed.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: hospital.
- speeches15 Sept 2026
Imprisonment for Public Protection Sentences
What happened
The official parliamentary record contains a contribution by this MP in “Imprisonment for Public Protection Sentences” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
A speech or intervention places words on the parliamentary record and can question, explain or argue a position. It does not by itself show that policy changed.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: mental health.
- speeches15 Sept 2026
Imprisonment for Public Protection Sentences
What happened
The official parliamentary record contains a contribution by this MP in “Imprisonment for Public Protection Sentences” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
A speech or intervention places words on the parliamentary record and can question, explain or argue a position. It does not by itself show that policy changed.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: mental health.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Neurology: Vacancies
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Neurology: Vacancies” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: patient, social care.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Neurology: Training
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Neurology: Training” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: social care.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Postnatal Care: Pilot Schemes
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Postnatal Care: Pilot Schemes” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: nhs, social care.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Postnatal Care
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Postnatal Care” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: social care, mental health.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Maternity Services: Physiotherapy
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Maternity Services: Physiotherapy” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: social care, maternity.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Maternity Services: Physiotherapy
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Maternity Services: Physiotherapy” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: social care, maternity.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Maternity Services: Physiotherapy
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Maternity Services: Physiotherapy” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: social care, maternity.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Antenatal Care: Physiotherapy
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Antenatal Care: Physiotherapy” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: social care.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Prescriptions: Rural Areas
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Prescriptions: Rural Areas” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: social care.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Pancreatic Cancer: Research
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Pancreatic Cancer: Research” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: social care.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Antidepressants
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Antidepressants” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: patient, social care.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Antidepressants
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Antidepressants” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: social care.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Antidepressants: Young People
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Antidepressants: Young People” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: social care.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Antidepressants
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Antidepressants” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: patient, social care.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Antidepressants
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Antidepressants” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: social care.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Cancer: Children
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Cancer: Children” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: social care.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Diseases: Children and Young People
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Diseases: Children and Young People” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: social care.
Topic labels organise source material. They do not describe an MP’s motive, priority, expertise, support or opposition.