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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 written questions. Newest first, with source links and the classification rule visible on every record.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Medical Records: Data Protection
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Medical Records: Data Protection” 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
Written question 30096
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Written question 30096” 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
Written question 30095
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Written question 30095” 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
Written question 30277
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Written question 30277” 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
Written question 30276
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Written question 30276” 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
Members: Correspondence
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Members: Correspondence” 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
Members: Correspondence
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Members: Correspondence” 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
Members: Correspondence
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Members: Correspondence” 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
Dental Services: South West
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Dental Services: South West” 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
Dentistry: Higher Education
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Dentistry: Higher Education” 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
Sugar: Import Duties
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Sugar: Import Duties” 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
Health Services
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Health Services” 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
Health Services: Databases
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Health Services: Databases” 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
Health Services
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Health Services” 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
Integrated Care Boards: Standards
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Integrated Care Boards: Standards” 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
Maternity Services: Devon
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Maternity Services: Devon” 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: hospital, social care, ambulance, maternity.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Maternity Services: Devon
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Maternity Services: Devon” 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: hospital, social care, maternity.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Gynaecology and Obstetrics: Doctors
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Gynaecology and Obstetrics: Doctors” 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
Gynaecology and Obstetrics: Labour Turnover
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Gynaecology and Obstetrics: Labour Turnover” 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
Fluoride: Water Supply
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Fluoride: Water Supply” 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
Gynaecology and Obstetrics: Staff
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Gynaecology and Obstetrics: Staff” 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
Maternity Services: Databases
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Maternity Services: Databases” 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
Gynaecology and Obstetrics: Staff
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Gynaecology and Obstetrics: Staff” 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
Gynaecology and Obstetrics: Recruitment
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Gynaecology and Obstetrics: Recruitment” 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
North Devon District Hospital: Gynaecology and Obstetrics
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “North Devon District Hospital: Gynaecology and Obstetrics” 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: hospital, social care.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Gynaecology and Obstetrics: Staff
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Gynaecology and Obstetrics: Staff” 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
Gynaecology and Obstetrics: Staff
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Gynaecology and Obstetrics: Staff” 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
Written question 30177
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Written question 30177” 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, nurse.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Children: Social Services
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Children: Social Services” 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
Pharmacy: Opening Hours
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Pharmacy: Opening Hours” 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, pharmacy.
Topic labels organise source material. They do not describe an MP’s motive, priority, expertise, support or opposition.