Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 03 Nov 2026 Health Bill
"My Lords, I understand the concerns that have prompted the noble Baroness, Lady Tyler, to table her amendment, and I support her fully. Many times in this very Chamber I have raised the issue of the burden of unpaid caring on one’s health, well-being and finances. The majority of unpaid …..." Baroness Nargund - View Speech
"My Lords, I draw the House’s attention to my interests as set out in the register. I too welcome the investment in AI in yesterday’s Budget. AI presents a significant opportunity for businesses to innovate, attract investment and grow our economy. However, it also risks widening the existing gender gap …..." Baroness Nargund - View Speech
"My Lords, I understand and support the general thrust of this amendment. I have worked in the NHS for nearly 40 years and have worked very closely with NHS England. Having experienced all the transitions that have happened with local health boards, PCTs, CCGs and ICBs, and having worked with …..." Baroness Nargund - View Speech
"My Lords, it is an honour to follow my noble friend Lady Royall. I support Amendment 18 from the noble Baroness, Lady Tyler, to publish a cross-governmental strategy to reduce health inequalities in England. This debate has been extremely humanitarian because addressing health inequalities is a matter of social justice …..." Baroness Nargund - View Speech
"My Lords, osteoporosis disproportionately affects more women at menopause. Tens of thousands of women under the age of 40 who undergo menopause tend to receive a delayed diagnosis, and some end up with fractures before their menopause diagnosis is made. Does my noble friend the Minister agree that the fracture …..." Baroness Nargund - View Speech
"My Lords, I thank my noble friend the Minister for including support for women with osteoporosis in the Renewed Women’s Health Strategy for England. What plans are in place to ensure that the ICBs will give women equal access to fracture liaison services, so that we can prevent further …..." Baroness Nargund - View Speech
"My Lords, I declare an interest as a former vice-chair and trustee of the British Red Cross. I have seen at first hand how the British Red Cross delivers health and social care across communities in our country by helping people to transition from hospital to home, giving them independence …..." Baroness Nargund - View Speech
"My Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Patel. I congratulate him on securing this very important debate and on his insightful and excellent introductory speech.
The National Health Service is one of Britain’s greatest institutions. After 30 years as a front-line NHS consultant in …..." Baroness Nargund - View Speech
"My Lords, access to women’s health services varies significantly across the country, with women from deprived areas and some ethnic-minority communities facing particular barriers. Therefore, what steps are the Government taking to ensure that ICBs not only commission but deliver equitable women’s health services in all regions, so that a …..." Baroness Nargund - View Speech
"My Lords, I thank my noble friend Lord Liddle for securing this debate and for his brilliant opening speech. Having written and campaigned on declining birth rates since 2009, I will focus my remarks on the fertility aspect of this challenge.