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Written Question
Arthritis: Health Education
Thursday 4th June 2026

Asked by: Simon Hoare (Conservative - North Dorset)

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps are being taken to improve public awareness of arthritis symptoms to help reduce delays in the seeking of medical advice.

Answered by Sharon Hodgson - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)

The Government recognises the importance of improving public awareness of arthritis and its symptoms to support early diagnosis and timely access to care. On its NHS.UK website, NHS England provides extensive, publicly accessible information regarding the symptoms and management of arthritis. This includes information about general symptoms alongside specific manifestations for different types of the condition, and when to seek medical advice.

Charities and patient organisations also play a key role in role in raising awareness, and the NHS.UK website includes information and links to charities, helplines, and patient groups across its various arthritis informational pages to help people access further advice and support.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 03 Jun 2026
Lebanon: Israel Defence Forces Operations

"It is a tragic perversity that the actions of Hezbollah and Hamas actually hurt and harm the interests and safety of those whom they purport to act on behalf of. Several years ago, former Israeli Prime Minister Barak described Israel as being the “villa in the jungle”. Last week, with …..."
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Division Vote (Commons)
3 Jun 2026 - Agriculture - View Vote Context
Simon Hoare (Con) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 90 Conservative No votes vs 1 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 302 Noes - 153
Division Vote (Commons)
2 Jun 2026 - Armed Forces Bill - View Vote Context
Simon Hoare (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 85 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 99 Noes - 371
Division Vote (Commons)
2 Jun 2026 - Armed Forces Bill - View Vote Context
Simon Hoare (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 91 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 170 Noes - 301
Division Vote (Commons)
2 Jun 2026 - Armed Forces Bill - View Vote Context
Simon Hoare (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 91 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 171 Noes - 302
Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 01 Jun 2026
Lord Mandelson Humble Address: Government Response

"First, through the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, may I thank all of the officials at the Cabinet Office who have dealt with this matter in a very thorough, professional and—as far as I am concerned—courteous way? For that, I am grateful.

Casting forward, it is probably perfectly correct …..."
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Division Vote (Commons)
19 May 2026 - Energy Security - View Vote Context
Simon Hoare (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 96 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 108 Noes - 323
Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 29 Apr 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"Violence against women and girls is often focused on what women and girls can do to keep themselves safe, but the Minister will know that the pernicious attitude of toxic masculinity has a huge impact on teenage boys, young women and girls. What can the Government do, preferably cross-party, to …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 28 Apr 2026
Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of Privileges

"There has been a common theme in the remarks made by the hon. Member for Kingston upon Hull East (Karl Turner), the hon. Member for Nottingham East (Nadia Whittome)—it is a pleasure to follow her—and the hon. Member for South Shields (Emma Lewell). I do not really know what wings …..."
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