[Mark Pritchard in the Chair]

Amy Callaghan highlighted the negative impact of real-term cuts to funding on Scotland's NHS due to Britain-wide privatisation. She praised the Scottish Government's investments such as the young patients family fund and a £300 million pledge to cut waiting times, aiming for 100,000 fewer patients by 2026. She raised concerns about reduced staffing levels caused by Brexit and the need for migration policy devolution to Scotland. Callaghan questioned the Treasury's impact on NHS funding in Scotland via private enterprise investment.

Record investment is being made into the NHS, with £182 billion spent in 2022. The speaker highlighted the need for capital investment to reach South Essex hospitals and raised concerns about missing millions of promised funding. She also discussed innovative services like fracture liaison clinics that save money and prevent fractures.

The DUP MP supported the Liberal Democrat viewpoint on healthcare worker pay, urging the Minister to address this issue without relying on a functioning Stormont Assembly for funds. She emphasized the importance of recognising and compensating NHS workers appropriately.

Responded briefly to a point raised by Margaret Greenwood about private sector involvement, emphasizing the importance of maintaining public control over NHS assets and services.

Asked the hon. Lady where additional funding for the NHS would come from, questioning if she wanted to move funds from other Departments or increase taxation and borrowing. The state-run NHS model has led to inefficiencies in Shropshire, where a local trust received £312 million for A&E services modernisation seven years ago but construction still hasn't started. The Member is concerned about the failure to implement £312 million investment in A&E services at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, citing a lack of accountability and transparency within the NHS trust. He also criticised local council interference and advocated for private sector involvement in the NHS. Daniel Kawczynski asked Amy Callaghan whether, as part of a Labour Government, she would support an £312 million investment in the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. I am concerned that despite securing £312 million for the modernisation of A&E services in Shropshire seven years ago, no progress has been made. I question the sustainability of an NHS model where local trust managers fail to deliver on construction projects.

Called for the NHS to take control of idle Rutherford Cancer Centres in his constituency to help reduce cancer waiting lists.

Ms Daby highlighted the inadequacies in NHS services, particularly concerning sickle cell disease patients. She noted that approximately 15,000 to 18,000 people live with this condition and cited the 'No One's Listening' report from 2021 which detailed serious failings in care delivery, including racial biases affecting patient treatment. Ms Daby also addressed the financial disparity in research funding between sickle cell disease and other conditions like cystic fibrosis, pointing out that despite more patients with sickle cell, cystic fibrosis receives over a million pounds more annually for research.

Jim Shannon commended NHS staff for their dedication during the pandemic and current healthcare challenges. He highlighted issues such as long waiting times, understaffing, and lack of funding. Shannon also emphasized the importance of supporting medical advancements in Northern Ireland, citing Queen's University Belfast's role in developing new treatments.

The Member highlighted health inequalities exacerbated by austerity measures, advocating for increased public funding and regulation to combat the negative effects of privatisation and fragmentation within the NHS.

The NHS is struggling with understaffing, leading to long waiting lists and poor patient care. The UK has fewer doctors and nurses per person than the EU average. Temporary staff are hired at a cost of £3 billion annually, but this does not address the root cause. Training more homegrown medical professionals and improving retention through better working conditions are necessary for a sustainable solution.

The NHS faces an unprecedented challenge with patient outcomes declining and public satisfaction at a 40-year low. The current situation could lead to a two-tier healthcare system, where those who can pay are treated while others wait indefinitely. Ms Gill highlighted the need for reform, investment in training doctors and nurses, and shifting more care to community settings. She also discussed the importance of tackling preventable diseases through lifestyle changes and the critical state of NHS dentistry, with many areas experiencing shortages. Concerns were raised about outdated equipment, workforce shortages, and a lack of strategic planning.

The NHS is struggling with increasing waiting lists, with nearly 9,000 people waiting more than 18 months for treatment. Specific cases, like a constituent needing knee replacement, highlight the delays impacting individuals' ability to work. The speaker also pointed out issues in primary care and dentistry due to staff shortages and lack of availability, especially in rural areas. He advocated for significant reform in social care integration with NHS.