Information between 22nd January 2026 - 11th February 2026
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27 Jan 2026 - Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill - View Vote Context Caroline Voaden voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 51 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 61 Noes - 311 |
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27 Jan 2026 - Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill - View Vote Context Caroline Voaden voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 53 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 91 Noes - 378 |
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21 Jan 2026 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Caroline Voaden voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 67 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 316 Noes - 194 |
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21 Jan 2026 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Caroline Voaden voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 195 Noes - 317 |
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21 Jan 2026 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Caroline Voaden voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 67 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 191 Noes - 326 |
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21 Jan 2026 - Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and Reconciliation - View Vote Context Caroline Voaden voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 60 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 373 Noes - 106 |
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27 Jan 2026 - Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Committee - View Vote Context Caroline Voaden voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 51 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 61 Noes - 311 |
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27 Jan 2026 - Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Committee - View Vote Context Caroline Voaden voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 53 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 91 Noes - 378 |
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3 Feb 2026 - Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill - View Vote Context Caroline Voaden voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 61 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 458 Noes - 104 |
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4 Feb 2026 - Climate Change - View Vote Context Caroline Voaden voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 51 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 392 Noes - 116 |
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Caroline Voaden speeches from: Postal Services: Rural Areas
Caroline Voaden contributed 1 speech (114 words) Wednesday 4th February 2026 - Westminster Hall Department for Business and Trade |
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Caroline Voaden speeches from: Transport in the South-East
Caroline Voaden contributed 1 speech (116 words) Tuesday 3rd February 2026 - Westminster Hall HM Treasury |
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Caroline Voaden speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Caroline Voaden contributed 1 speech (97 words) Monday 2nd February 2026 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Defence |
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Caroline Voaden speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Caroline Voaden contributed 1 speech (106 words) Wednesday 28th January 2026 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Justice |
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Caroline Voaden speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Caroline Voaden contributed 1 speech (71 words) Tuesday 27th January 2026 - Commons Chamber HM Treasury |
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Caroline Voaden speeches from: Key Stage 1 Curriculum
Caroline Voaden contributed 1 speech (1,344 words) Monday 26th January 2026 - Westminster Hall Department for Education |
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Caroline Voaden speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Caroline Voaden contributed 2 speeches (133 words) Thursday 22nd January 2026 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office |
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Caroline Voaden speeches from: Fishing Industry
Caroline Voaden contributed 1 speech (97 words) Thursday 22nd January 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs |
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Caroline Voaden speeches from: International Day of Education
Caroline Voaden contributed 1 speech (1,635 words) Thursday 22nd January 2026 - Westminster Hall Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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Energy: Meters
Asked by: Caroline Voaden (Liberal Democrat - South Devon) Monday 9th February 2026 Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that households in areas with poor mobile signal are not excluded from smart meters. Answered by Martin McCluskey - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) The Data Communications Company (DCC) - the licensed body that is responsible for the provision of communication and data services for smart metering in GB - is obligated under the conditions of its licence to provide smart meter network coverage to at least 99.25% of premises across Great Britain, and to assess opportunities to increase the overall level of coverage.
The Government is working closely with the DCC and energy suppliers to ensure smart meter connectivity can be extended to currently unserved properties as soon as reasonably possible. One such solution, due to be trialled imminently, will involve VWAN - a new option that, with their consent, uses customers’ broadband connections to carry smart metering communications. |
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Project Gigabit: South Devon
Asked by: Caroline Voaden (Liberal Democrat - South Devon) Monday 9th February 2026 Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, when the Project Gigabit voucher scheme will reopen to communities in South Devon constituency. Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) Building Digital UK (BDUK) engaged suppliers at the end of 2025 on the potential for further Project Gigabit delivery, and several voucher suppliers expressed interest in delivering more voucher projects in South Devon. BDUK will make premises available to be covered by voucher projects where there is a prospect of viable projects being proposed by suppliers. The scheme is due to end in March 2028 and therefore projects will need to be approved by August this year. The Government would encourage suppliers to engage directly with BDUK, if they believe there is an opportunity to develop a new project targeted at a specific area. |
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Project Gigabit: Rural Areas
Asked by: Caroline Voaden (Liberal Democrat - South Devon) Monday 9th February 2026 Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to improve communication with rural communities about Project Gigabit rollout timelines. Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) Suppliers are responsible for creating a network design plan and delivery schedule for their Project Gigabit contracts. Therefore, updates on delivery timescales for specific areas are often provided by suppliers through their own websites and fibre checker tools. Building Digital UK (BDUK) also works with suppliers and local councils to support communications about Project Gigabit contracts throughout their delivery. Additionally, communities can check if their premises is included in BDUK plans using the following link: September 2025 OMR and premises in BDUK plans (England and Wales) - GOV.UK. Delivery progress can also be found via BDUK’s monthly data reporting, which shows the number of premises passed under each Project Gigabit contract. The latest edition of this data is available here: Premises contracted and built, Project Gigabit contracts - GOV.UK. |
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Wednesday 11th February Caroline Voaden signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th February 2026 21 signatures (Most recent: 24 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Alex Brewer (Liberal Democrat - North East Hampshire) That this House celebrates the value of local community spaces, such as clubhouses, village halls and community centres for residents; recognises their vital role as safe hubs to foster healthy living, community relationships and wellbeing; notes that such spaces must be prioritised and protected where development proposals arise; acknowledges the … |
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Tuesday 3rd February Caroline Voaden signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th February 2026 53 signatures (Most recent: 24 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Steve Witherden (Labour - Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr) That this House expresses grave concern at the executive order signed on 29 January 2026 by US President Donald Trump, which unjustifiably declares Cuba as an “extraordinary threat” to the national security of the United States and authorises new sanctions against any country supplying oil to Cuba; notes that Cuba … |
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Thursday 12th February Caroline Voaden signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 Review of the student loan system 38 signatures (Most recent: 24 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) That this House notes with concern the cumulative impact of successive changes to the terms and conditions of student loans in England including the decision to freeze loan repayment thresholds and the introduction of new loans with different repayment thresholds and write off periods; further notes that successive Governments have … |
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Wednesday 11th February Caroline Voaden signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 British couple detained in Iran 61 signatures (Most recent: 24 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Tony Vaughan (Labour - Folkestone and Hythe) That this House expresses deep concern regarding the ongoing detention of two British citizens, Craig and Lindsay Foreman, who have now been held in Iran for over a year without formal charges or sentencing; notes with dismay the escalating violence reported at Evin Prison and the significant risk this poses … |
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Monday 26th January Caroline Voaden signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 Dolphin hunting in the Faroe Islands 46 signatures (Most recent: 24 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Adrian Ramsay (Green Party - Waveney Valley) That this House condemns the grindadráp (Grind) in the Faroe Islands, where pods of dolphins are driven into bays by small boats and slaughtered by hand; notes with concern that more than 1,000 cetaceans were killed in 2025, including juveniles and pregnant females; further notes that this practice is largely … |
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Monday 26th January Caroline Voaden signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 30 signatures (Most recent: 23 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) That this House notes with concern the thousands of migrants currently working on Health and Care Worker visas, most notably those classified as medium-skilled workers, who, following new Government reforms, will not be eligible to apply for indefinite leave to remain for a further fifteen years, despite having been promised … |
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Tuesday 20th January Caroline Voaden signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 Harm caused by exposure to sodium valproate 20 signatures (Most recent: 23 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East) That this House recognises the severe and avoidable harm caused to individuals and families by exposure to sodium valproate; notes the findings of the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review First Do No Harm (2020), which identified serious failures in the regulation and prescribing of sodium valproate; further notes … |
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Wednesday 11th February Caroline Voaden signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 12th February 2026 International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026 40 signatures (Most recent: 23 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Wednesday 11 February 2026; recognises the vital contributions of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics throughout history, including those whose achievements have been overlooked; acknowledges that stereotypes in education, a lack of female role models … |
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Monday 2nd February Caroline Voaden signed this EDM on Thursday 5th February 2026 Role of the House of Lords in scrutinising legislation 50 signatures (Most recent: 23 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) That this House believes that the use of filibuster tactics in the House of Lords to frustrate the majority will of the democratically elected House of Commons is unacceptable, including where the elected Commons has given its majority support to a Private Members’ Bill; further believes that the case for … |
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Tuesday 27th January Caroline Voaden signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th January 2026 51 signatures (Most recent: 10 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House acknowledges the devastating impact of social media on children's mental health, development, and safety; believes that tech companies have for too long prioritised profit over protection, exploiting children through addictive algorithms and treating young people as data to be mined rather than individuals whose wellbeing must be … |
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Thursday 18th December Caroline Voaden signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th January 2026 UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons 99 signatures (Most recent: 24 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House supports the protection of the rights of older people in the UK and globally; recognises that a UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons is an important step for establishing a global minimum standard of legal protection for older people everywhere; acknowledges the strong track record … |
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22 Jan 2026, 10:18 a.m. - House of Commons " Caroline Voaden question number. >> 14. Please, Minister. >> Mr. speaker, the government's Prepare website provides emergency preparedness advice to the public, " Q14. What steps his Department is taking to provide households with information on emergency preparedness. (907412) - View Video - View Transcript |
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22 Jan 2026, 10:18 a.m. - House of Commons " Caroline Voaden I thank the " Dan Jarvis MP, Minister of State (Cabinet Office) (Barnsley North, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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27 Jan 2026, 12:41 p.m. - House of Commons " Caroline Voaden Mr. >> Speaker, link have just doubled down on its decision not to grant Totnes a banking hub, despite the Prime Minister telling members at PMQs that every community that " Caroline Voaden MP (South Devon, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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2 Feb 2026, 2:49 p.m. - House of Commons " Caroline Voaden Mr. Speaker, as >> Caroline Voaden Mr. Speaker, as we approach the fourth anniversary of Russia's full scale invasion of Ukraine this month with reports " Caroline Voaden MP (South Devon, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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Postal Services: Rural Areas
65 speeches (14,549 words) Wednesday 4th February 2026 - Westminster Hall Department for Business and Trade Mentions: 1: Stuart Anderson (Con - South Shropshire) Member for South Devon (Caroline Voaden) talked about bank cards and PIN codes not arriving at the same - Link to Speech 2: Blair McDougall (Lab - East Renfrewshire) Member for South Devon (Caroline Voaden), my hon. - Link to Speech |
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Transport in the South-East
46 speeches (13,841 words) Tuesday 3rd February 2026 - Westminster Hall HM Treasury Mentions: 1: Will Forster (LD - Woking) Friend the Member for South Devon (Caroline Voaden), whose A road fell into the sea this morning and - Link to Speech 2: Lilian Greenwood (Lab - Nottingham South) Member for South Devon (Caroline Voaden).The Government are also committed to ending years of poor service - Link to Speech |
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Fishing Industry
66 speeches (20,611 words) Thursday 22nd January 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Mentions: 1: Sarah Dyke (LD - Glastonbury and Somerton) Friend the Member for South Devon (Caroline Voaden), the octopus bloom of last year has led to an 80% - Link to Speech |
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International Day of Education
35 speeches (11,229 words) Thursday 22nd January 2026 - Westminster Hall Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Mentions: 1: Stephen Doughty (LAB - Cardiff South and Penarth) Member for South Devon (Caroline Voaden), spoke of a number of the issues around education in the UK. - Link to Speech |
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Wednesday 11th February 2026
Report - 7th Report - Foundations of Learning: replacing RAAC and securing school buildings Education Committee Found: ; Leeds South West and Morley) Peter Swallow (Labour; Bracknell) Chris Vince (Labour; Harlow) Caroline Voaden |
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Wednesday 4th February 2026
Written Evidence - Seniors Helping Seniors HAP0060 - Healthy Ageing: physical activity in an ageing society Healthy Ageing: physical activity in an ageing society - Health and Social Care Committee Found: below). https://parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/bd097976-c76c-4e02-92e0-824b6ccfeed7#player-tabs Caroline Voaden |
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Tuesday 27th January 2026 2 p.m. Education Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 27th January 2026 2 p.m. Education Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 3rd February 2026 9 a.m. Education Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Reading for Pleasure At 10:00am: Oral evidence Professor Teresa Cremin CBE - Professor of Education (Literacy) at Open University Dr Helen Hendry - Senior Lecturer in Education (Primary) at Open University Professor Jessie Ricketts - Professor of Psychology at Royal Holloway, University of London Dr Jeanne Shinskey - Department of Psychology at Royal Holloway, University of London Dr Jo Taylor - Department of Language and Cognition, Division of Psychology and Language Sciences at University College London (UCL) View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 10th February 2026 9:30 a.m. Education Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Early Years: Improving Support for Children and Families At 10:00am: Oral evidence Ann Graham - Director of Children's Services Haringey Council at Association of Directors of Children's Services (ADCS) Mike Short - Head of local government and education at UNISON Clare Reid - Children’s Services Director at Early Years Alliance Clare Roberts OBE - Founder and Chief Executive of Kids Planet at National Partnership in Early Learning and Childcare Jayne Coward - Deputy Director for Early Years Regulatory Policy and Practice at Ofsted View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 24th February 2026 9:30 a.m. Education Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Historical Forced Adoption At 10:00am: Oral evidence Professor Gordon Harold - Professor of the Psychology of Education and Mental Health at University of Cambridge Dr Michael Lambert - Lecturer in Medical Humanities at Lancaster University Dr Janet Greenlees - Reader in Health History at Glasgow Caledonian University Dr James Gallen - Associate Professor, School of Law and Government at Dublin City University At 11:00am: Oral evidence Emma Crowther-Duncan - National Development Lead at PAC-UK Brenda Farrell - UK Director for Fostering, Adoption & Children In Care at Barnardo's Colonel Peter Forrest - Chief Secretary at The Salvation Army UK and Ireland Emily Frith - CEO at Adoption UK View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 3rd March 2026 9:30 a.m. Education Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Reading for Pleasure At 10:00am: Oral evidence Jonathan Douglas - Chief Executive at The National Literacy Trust Annie Crombie - Co-Chief Executive at Booktrust Mrs Debbie Hicks - Creative Director at The Reading Agency At 11:00am: Oral evidence Luke Taylor - Senior Researcher at Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) Ellen Broomé - Chief Executive at British Dyslexia Association Ms Anjali Patel - Lead Advisory Teacher at The Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE) Onyinye Iwu - children's author, illustrator and art teacher at (None) View calendar - Add to calendar |
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13 Feb 2026
Children and Young People's Mental Health Education Committee (Select) Submit Evidence (by 27 Mar 2026) The Education Select Committee and the Health and Social Care Select Committee have jointly launched an inquiry into the mental health of children and young people. This inquiry will examine mental health support and services provided in education and community settings, available to children and young people up to the age of 25. The Committees wish to understand how this provision is integrated with specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), acute and other statutory NHS services. The Committees will shortly launch a survey to gather anonymised personal experiences from individuals. People who wish to share their own experiences may therefore prefer to wait to do so via this route rather than through a written submission. Information about the survey will be posted here. The Committees hope to specifically explore the relationship between children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing, the support that is available to them and how well they are able to thrive and succeed in education. This is important for all children and young people, but there are particular groups for whom it is critical, including children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), care experienced children and young people and others who have suffered adverse childhood experiences. We will examine these issues in relation to education settings from the early years to further and higher education. In carrying out this work, the Committees will consider the Government’s commitment to expand Mental Health Support Teams to 100% of schools in England by 2029/30. They will also take account of forthcoming initiatives such as the establishment of a network of Young Futures Hubs and Best Start Family Hubs, to ensure a comprehensive and up‑to‑date understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the system. The Committees will also consider how far there is sufficient alignment between recent government strategies and reviews, including but not limited to the 10 Year Health Plan, the Best Start for Life Strategy, SEND reform, the Review into mental health, ADHD and autism services and the National Youth Strategy, education and NHS workforce plans. The Committees are now accepting written evidence submissions until 27 March 2026 (by 23:59pm).
Safeguarding and support If you have immediate concerns about yourself or someone else, you should contact 999. In addition to your GP, the following organisations may be able to offer support or further information:
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