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We have just published our report on reforming the Child Maintenance Service, which you can view or download here⬇️: committees.parliament.uk/com…
Today is International Day of Persons with Disability with this year’s theme being “fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress”. In December 2025 the Government announced a new public engagement commitment to encourage conversation
In October 2024, the Committee also published it’s report: the Transition from Education into Work for Young Disabled People which found that young disabled people want to participate in accessible schemes that directly affect their future and opportunities.
You can find a summary of our report here: ukparliament.shorthandstorie… #IDPD #IDPD2025 #HouseofLords
And on Direct Pay Services and Collect and Pay, we recommend that before reforming the CMS, the Gov should develop & publish clear evidence that reforms, including the removal of Direct Pay, which will lead to greater compliance & more money to children in separated families.
You can view the full report and see the written and oral evidence we received at: committees.parliament.uk/wor…; and of course, post any thoughts to us, on X at (@LordsPublicSCom) / X
We have just launched a new inquiry into Medicines security: prediction and prevention of medicine supply: committees.parliament.uk/wor…
Medicines shortages across England are increasing, which in turn impacts the health of patients, and puts significant pressure on the NHS, Pharmacies and GPs.
View our inquiry into the UK’s ability to predict and prevent medicine supply issues below⬇️: committees.parliament.uk/cal… and submit your views. The deadline for evidence submissions is 23 September 2025.
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The EHCP system was designed to provide support for additional needs, but the system has become combative and families are tired of fighting.
I told @LordsPublicSCom that children tell me they want the support to go to their local school with their friends.
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Spoke to @LordsPublicSCom about how great public services transform children's lives and the stark consequences of when they don't listen to children.
I urged for better multiagency work and more centres like @uclh's The Lighthouse in Camden - currently the only one in England.
On Wed 18 June, we’re meeting with the Children’s Commissioner ( @ChildrensComm).
We’ll be looking at issues relating to children’s public services including, children’s care housing, SEND funding and her work so far.
Today we published our report following our major inquiry : #Lost in Translation? Interpreting services in the courts. You can read the full details of our inquiry and our summary, conclusions, and recommendations here:
publications.parliament.uk/p…
Using the principles and milestones outlined in the Government’s AI Opportunities Action Plan, the MOJ should develop and publish a funded roadmap for the introduction of AI tools for interpreting in public services within six months.
