Local funding boost for social care staff this winter 28th August 2023 Welcomely, the Government has unveiled a £600 million package to help with local recruitment and retention in social care. The fund will support the social care... Westminster News
Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast 2023 17th July 2023 I was pleased to attend the annual National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast again this year in Westminster Hall, with the fantastic Reverend Ian Pullinger from... Westminster News
Women and Equalities Select Committee appearance 16th July 2023 As the Minister for Disabled People, Health & Work, I was pleased to participate in the Women and Equalities Select Committee session last week on the 'National... Westminster News
UK Parliament Week info graphic which reads "UK Parliament Week 6-12 Nov 2023" using white writing on a pink background. 15th July 2023 The Department of Health & Social Care are inviting community organisations to bid for a share of £1 million worth of funding for an Automated External... Westminster News
UK Parliament Week 2023 – sign up now! 14th July 2023 UK Parliament Week is back for 2023 between the 6th and 12th November. It’s Parliament’s flagship public engagement campaign, spreading the word about what... Westminster News
Meeting with Richard Blakeway, the Housing Ombudsman 28th June 2023 I was pleased to meet with Richard Blakeway, the Housing Ombudsman, to hear more about how the Ombudsman is ensuring that housing complaints are being dealt... Westminster News
Statement on cost of living support in the House on Tuesday 20th June 2023 27th June 2023 Last Tuesday, I delivered a Statement to the House to set out the Government’s progress on delivering our plan to support people during the ongoing cost of... Westminster News
Taking part in Work and Pensions oral questions in the House on 19.06.23 26th June 2023 As the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, I was pleased to participate in Work and Pensions Questions in the House last Monday afternoon, including... Westminster News
Pension Credit Week of Action 16th June 2023 During 'Pension Credit Week of Action', I wanted to share the following link you can use to check if you, or someone you know, is eligible for Pension Credit... Westminster News