Debbie Abrahams M.P. for Oldham East and Saddleworth
The Labour MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth
To celebrate the launch of Carers Week, 10-16 June 2013, I recently met with actress Lynda Bellingham in Parliament, to recognise the contribution that carers in Oldham make on a daily basis. Carers Week is an opportunity to celebrate the 6.5 million carers across the UK and raise awareness of the impact that caring has on [...]
Today I publish my One Nation – One Oldham East and Saddleworth top 10 priorities and details about how I intend to tackle some of the constituency’s most pressing issues. These priorities are the culmination of months of work, including a residents’ household survey and holding several round table discussions with local organisations and community [...]
Last week, in response to the increasing pressures that the NHS and social care are facing, Labour convened a health summit chaired by Andy Burnham in Parliament. This included representatives from the Royal College of General Practitioners, the College of Emergency Medicine, Royal College of Nursing, Royal College of Physicians and many more. In addition there were a number [...]
During the Ministerial Statement on the sale of products in supermarkets containing horsemeat, I asked the Minister about how he would ensure food safety is ensured. The question and response are below. The full statement and questions on it can be read here: Debbie Abrahams (Oldham East and Saddleworth) (Lab): Is it more or less likely that [...]
Last Thursday I participated in a Backbench Business Committee debate in the Commons on dementia; sharing the experiencess I have had of helping care for my mother who had Alzheimer’s. The debate was incredibly moving and highlighted the real challenges people with dementia face as well as drawing on personal experiences by MPs from all sides of [...]
The latest NHS Health check report which is now available online shows that the Government’s NHS reorganisation has cauased huge uncertainty and confusion about the future of clinical networks and the risk of losing a vital local specialist expertise. The NHS Health Report 5 shows that the Government has broken its promises to protect funding [...]
Binge drinking is a serious problem that increases crime and puts considerable pressure on our NHS. While most people drink responsibly, and should not be penalised for doing so, action is needed to tackle excessive drinking. So a minimum unit price, where it prevents supermarket prices that are too low whilst protecting responsible pubs, is [...]
The Shadow Health Team surveyed all Primary Care Trusts and Clinical Commissioning Groups asking what new restrictions have been imposed on procedures. The responses make for shocking reading. The findings have been published in a series of NHS Health Check reports and can be accessed by clicking the links below. The first report published in June 2012, [...]
Andy really showed his passion and commitment for the NHS. I’ve known Andy for many years and what you see is what you get – a thoroughly decent man who is really believes in the NHS. As both Ed Miliband and Andy have said – the NHS represents the values we hold so dear, [...]
Reacting to Ed Miliband’s speech to Labour Annual Conference, Debbie said, “This was a fantastic speech! Not only inspiring but brave too. “Ed is serious politician, driven by a sense of duty to make the world a better, fairer place for everyone. I’m lucky to have spent time with him so the warmth and humour [...]
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