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Children's cancer services in the South East

14/5/2024

 
Following the decision to relocate children's cancer services in South East England away from St George's Hospital, I met with the Health Secretary with a cross-party group of MPs to raise our concerns.

When I visited the Pinckney Ward where this care is conducted, I met with Jackson, a former patient there, and his parents, who told me that such a move would be detrimental for parents, children and the hospital alike. I have urged the Secretary to review and reconsider NHS England's decision as soon as possible.
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Mental health waiting lists hit 2 million

13/5/2024

 
The beginning of Mental Health Awareness week was marked by grim tidings that, for the first time in recorded history, the number of people on an waiting list for mental health treatment has hit 2 million.

This is more than the combined population of four major British cities and is a shocking indictment of the Tories' failed record on mental health.
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Urgent Notification at Wandsworth Prison

10/5/2024

 
Following a recent spot inspection of HMP Wandsworth by the Chief Inspector of Prisons. an Urgent Notification was issued to the Secretary of State for Justice, meaning that the Chief Inspector has serious and immediate concerns about the day-to-day operation of the prison.

The report was damning and laid the blame for the deficiencies squarely at the Government's door, citing a lack of leadership at the very highest levels. I have been raising these issues for years now and my concerns have gone unheeded by this Tory Government, even after a high-profile alleged escape last autumn.  Read my Twitter thread on the subject below:

The findings of the Chief Inspector of Prisons regarding HMP Wandsworth are sobering.

His report should be a wake-up call for the Ministry of Justice of the impact of their dereliction of our prisons.

A thread □ ⬇️https://t.co/5YWl5Sufcf

— Dr Rosena Allin-Khan (@DrRosena) May 10, 2024

The Tories are full of it...

9/5/2024

 
New data published by the Environment Agency recently revealed that sewage was pumped in our local rivers, the Graveney and Wandle, for over 700 hours last year. This is equivalent to the entire month of February and demonstrates this Tory Government's complete disregard for our natural environment.

Only Labour has a plan to clean up our waterways and hold water companies to account by fines for illegal discharges, blocking bonuses for bosses of companies that violate the rules and holding these bosses personally criminally liable for any violations.
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This Morning, 3 May

3/5/2024

 
As someone who grew up with and later overcame a stammer, I know all too well the difficulties and challenges that having one can bring. I was very glad and honoured to join Dermot and Alison on This Morning once again to talk about stammers and the wonderful work that Stamma charity do.

Did you know, 80% of children who stammer are bullied? Together we can break down the stigma.

It was such an honour to be on @thismorning again today with the wonderful @radioleary and @AlisonHammond. Thank you for allowing me to speak about my experiences. pic.twitter.com/mSyLPIkUQk

— Dr Rosena Allin-Khan (@DrRosena) May 3, 2024

Dump The Scales march

29/4/2024

 
As someone who has had close friends and family members with eating disorders, I know just how damaging and dangerous they can be. I was proud to join my friend Hope Virgo at the Dump The Scales march to Parliament Square on Saturday with hundreds of campaigners and activists.
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​The Government’s attitude towards eating disorders must fundamentally change. They must listen to campaigners and experts, like Hope, to ensure everyone with an eating disorder gets the care they need.

The Watercooler event

24/4/2024

 
It was brilliant to speak at the Watercooler event in the ExCeL London today, for a discussion on mental health in Government and the NHS.

​Rather than railing against a "sick note" culture as Rishi Sunak has done recently, we must be encouraging more openness and understanding around mental health.

Mental health support for NHS staff

23/4/2024

 
As part of my previous work as Shadow Minister for Mental Health and in my capacity as an A&E doctor at St George's, I know firsthand the toll that working on the NHS frontline can take.

Today, I asked the Government whether they will continue to fund mental health support services past the 12 months they've committed to. Shamefully, the Minister refused to commit to funding. This is just further proof that this Tory Government couldn't care less about our NHS heroes.

This Tory Government don’t care one bit for our NHS staff. Today, the Minister shamefully failed to pledge to continue funding mental health support for NHS staff.

Our NHS heroes deserve better than this shower in charge of our country. pic.twitter.com/l9NvhDh3if

— Dr Rosena Allin-Khan (@DrRosena) April 23, 2024

Rwanda Bill

18/4/2024

 
The Tories' Rwanda Bill is one of the most shameful pieces of legislation in recent memory on both moral and practical grounds, which is why I voted 20 times against the Bill last night.

It's simple, the Rwanda Bill is immoral and inhumane. We cannot allow this divisive and abhorrent policy to go unchallenged.

This unworkable gimmick should be ditched. https://t.co/MAzl5VxgZq

— Dr Rosena Allin-Khan (@DrRosena) April 16, 2024

Essex mental health inquiry

11/4/2024

 
As part of my former role as Shadow Minister for Mental Health, I worked very closely with Melanie Leahy and other campaigners affected by the terrible deaths in Essex mental health hospitals.

The Terms of Reference for the inquiry into this scandal have now at long last been published. This inquiry has been beset by delays since the beginning, which is simply not good enough.

After years of campaigning, the Terms of Reference have finally been announced for the inquiry into the deaths of 2,000 mental health patients in Essex.

There has been too much delay and dithering - families in Essex deserve answers and accountability. https://t.co/COajEQuFFR

— Dr Rosena Allin-Khan (@DrRosena) April 11, 2024
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