Data has the power to transform healthcare and support public services. Improving the way we use data can lead to better prevention, diagnoses, and treatments. But for data sharing to work, it must be built on trust, and it must come with assurances over privacy.
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For too long, mental health has not been afforded the same priority, funding or resources as physical health. Across England, 1.6 million people are waiting for mental health treatment and far too often help depends on your postcode, not your need.
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Onshore wind is the cheapest, cleanest source of energy we have. Yet, since 2015 the Government has effectively banned new developments in England through its National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), keeping bills high and damaging our energy security.
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With food prices and rents increasing, heating bills going up and taxes rising, I know this is a very difficult time for many. I have been calling on Ministers to offer real help to those who need it. Therefore, I welcome the Government’s announcement that most in-work and disability benefits will rise by 10%.
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High living costs are putting pressure on student budgets, which is affecting their learning and wellbeing. It was clear months ago that we were approaching a difficult winter, but I am concerned Ministers have not come up with the solutions we need.
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New NHS data shows thousands waiting over a month for a GP appointment.
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Councils across the country are facing a financial emergency, which risks threatening the vital services people rely on. Yet, instead of listening to local leaders’ concerns, the Government has passed the responsibility for difficult decisions onto local authorities, giving them the option of increasing council tax when people are struggling.
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