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House of Commons · General Debate

Bowel Conditions (Assessment)

11 October 2022 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Chi Onwurah Lab Newcastle upon Tyne Central

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Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Chi Onwurah raised concerns about bowel conditions (assessment) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Government urged to publish an assessment of bowel condition incidences
  • Highlighting a hidden epidemic of bowel diseases in Newcastle Central and north-east
  • Proposes legislation for region-specific and socio-economic statistics collection

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Chi Onwurah Lab Newcastle upon Tyne Central

Moves for the Government to publish an assessment of incidences of bowel conditions and diseases, highlighting a hidden epidemic in Newcastle Central and the north-east. Emphasises that bowel disease has significant socioeconomic disparities, particularly high rates of ulcerative colitis, colorectal cancer, smoking, obesity, and economic deprivation. Proposes legislation to collect and report statistics by region and socio-economic indices for better understanding, prevention, diagnosis, and addressing inequalities.

Other contributors (1)
  • Chi Onwurah Lab Newcastle upon Tyne Central

    Highlights the impact of bowel conditions on constituents' lives; visits to specialists reveal difficulties patients face in accessing care and managing daily life. Notes that the north-east has the highest rates of certain diseases, higher than London. Emphasises the need for legislative action to make patients visible in NHS datasets and improve treatment.

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