Following the Government statement on the Integration White Paper setting out plans for the integration of the NHS and adult social care sector, James Sunderland asks about plans to share the best practice from the best-performing ICSs, to keep costs down and improve efficiency across the network.
James Sunderland calls on the Government to invest in special educational needs and mental health provision for children as never before, for every local authority to review their SEND provision, and for a focus on reducing waiting times for an assessment by Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
James Sunderland criticizes recent speculation about loss and wastage of PPE when the loss is really accounting write-down due to stabilisation of the PPE market and the Government necessarily acted fast to secure PPE at the height of the pandemic.
James Sunderland raises concerns that whilst talks on reviving the joint comprehensive plan of action nuclear deal (JCPOA) continue, Iran is getting closer to a nuclear weapon thereby threatening peace in the Middle East.
James Sunderland raises the importance of mental health support for people with skin conditions and calls on the Government to review spending on dermatology, ensure important face-to-face appointments are available to those who need them, and increase the range of psychological support.
James Sunderland backs a Private Member’s Bill to establish a comprehensive statutory framework for drugs testing in hostels housing ex-offenders in the community (Approved Premises), as it will help identify those in need of further rehabilitation and support.