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Winter Preparedness

Debate between Neil Hudson and Karin Smyth
Wednesday 18th December 2024

(5 days, 23 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Karin Smyth Portrait Karin Smyth
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My hon. Friend makes an excellent point. We need to get back to normal and we need to recognise that there are different things happening to the system at different times of the year, much of which is predictable. We need to ensure that the system is strong enough to be able to cope with those differences.

Neil Hudson Portrait Dr Neil Hudson (Epping Forest) (Con)
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As we come into the height of winter, will the Minister join me in thanking all the amazing people on the frontline who are diagnosing, treating and caring for people right across the country? With multiple infectious disease challenges, the impact of cold and extreme weather, and the risk of falls and accidents, will the Government please now rethink their policies on winter fuel cuts and national insurance rises, which will exacerbate the situation and compromise the delivery of primary healthcare, social care and hospice care?