"Yes. I am going to skip some things, important though they are, because I know other hon. Members want to come in. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Leeds South West and Morley (Mark Sewards) for his comment, and I agree that we need to take note of …..." Liz Twist - View Speech
"The hon. Member makes an important point that could certainly be developed further in another debate.
The closure of Papyrus has highlighted the wider financial pressures among suicide prevention and mental health charities across the voluntary sector. That is not new, but Papyrus is an example that has hit hard. …..." Liz Twist - View Speech
"I agree with the hon. Member because we hear that from charities time and again, particularly in this area of work.
I mentioned two charities, but the story is repeated right across the country. It is vital that we tackle the funding issues facing charities that provide preventative work. To …..." Liz Twist - View Speech
That this House has considered Government support for youth suicide prevention charities and mental health support for young people.
It is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Mr Wishart. I am grateful to have secured this debate on a subject that touches every …..." Liz Twist - View Speech
"I most certainly agree that we need to do all we can to support young people—in fact, all people—facing ideas of suicidality. I will touch on the issue of funding.
As I was saying, we are just over a month on from that day, and so many organisations have been …..." Liz Twist - View Speech
"I most certainly agree that people coming together and working together can really make a difference. Well done to my hon. Friend’s community for doing that...." Liz Twist - View Speech
"I most certainly agree with the points my hon. Friend made, and I thank her constituent for the work she does in raising awareness. With its sudden closure, we lost one of the most vital services that Papyrus provided: HopeLine 24/7, our nation’s only round-the-clock help line staffed by advisers …..." Liz Twist - View Speech
"I certainly agree with the Children’s Commissioner and with my hon. Friend on the issues he has raised.
The young people who would have reached out to HopeLine 24/7 are still struggling with severe emotional distress. Without that helpline, the pressure falls directly on to overstretched emergency services, NHS 111 …..." Liz Twist - View Speech
"Certainly, we need to learn from best practice wherever it occurs to make sure that we can look after our young people and keep them safe.
We need to urgently take steps to close the gap in support for young people. There are organisations that are willing to provide a …..." Liz Twist - View Speech
"Just last week, I had the privilege of visiting Derwentside college in my constituency to see the amazing work it does in linking to employers in a range of sectors across the region, ensuring that every qualification offered can lead to real employment opportunities across Durham and the region. From …..." Liz Twist - View Speech