It was wonderful to welcome local residents to Newman University for our Pride in Place event. I have secured £20 million in Government funding for Pride in Place in Woodgate and Bartley Green – led by you, for you. We heard some fantastic ideas about how the funding could be used, and how we can improve our community. Thank you to everyone who attended and to Pete West, our Independent Chair, for co-hosting the event with me. If you'd still like to share your thoughts, my survey is still open: https://forms.gle/pBQ3U3kkJYsUFdse8

As Minister for Health Innovation and Safety, I gave evidence to the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee on how we can harness innovation to transform the NHS. My message was clear: innovation must improve outcomes for patients, support our workforce and help build an NHS that prevents illness earlier, delivers better care and is fit for the future.

As Minister for Patient Safety, I know that when things go wrong, patients and families need to know their voices have been heard and that lessons lead to real change. This Government is focused on turning investigations into action, strengthening learning across the NHS, and improving patient safety. I responded to Monday’s adjournment debate on HSSIB 👆🏽

Innovation in medicines is changing lives. In the Estimates Debate, I set out how this Government is working with industry, NHS and researchers to strengthen the UK’s life sciences sector, speed up access to innovative medicines, and ensure taxpayers get value for money.

It was a privilege to meet the women and families affected by DES before responding to adjournment debate. Hearing their experiences first hand was a powerful reminder that this is not a historical medical issue. It is about women whose voices were dismissed, whose experiences were doubted, and whose families continue to live with the consequences. We cannot change the past, but we can ensure their voices shape how we respond. As Health Minister, I am committed to listening, learning and taking every appropriate step to improve care and support for those affected.

Mental Health should be treated with the same seriousness, urgency and ambition as physical health. In our 10 year plan we set out our vision for a neighbourhood health service – ensuring patients are closer to the care they need and bringing a fragmented system together to make it better for those who need support.

I joined the panel on Politics Live to speak about the latest news of the day. #birmingham #edgbaston #harborne #quinton #northedgbaston #bartleygreen

The Government announced almost £30 million to expand AI across the NHS. AI-powered X-ray technology has helped over 4 million patients receive a faster lung cancer diagnosis or all-clear. We’re now rolling out this proven technology across the NHS.

I joined my colleagues in the House of Commons to answer questions on work the Department of Health and Social Care is doing.

Last Thursday, alongside our Pride in Place chair Pete West, we held a meet and greet at the Bartley Green Social Club. It was great to hear everyone’s thoughts on how we should best spend the Government’s £20 million for Pride in Place Woodgate and Bartley Green. #birmingham #bartleygreen #edgbaston #prideinplace

I visited Woodhouse Primary Academy in Quinton to see their brand new breakfast club! Thanks to funding from this Government, the school is able to ensure children start their day with healthy food - from baked beans to bananas. Thank you to staff for making this happen. #birmingham #edgbaston #breakfastclub

I visited Woodhouse Primary Academy in Quinton to see their brand new breakfast club! Thanks to funding from this Government, the school is able to ensure children start their day with healthy food - from baked beans to bananas. Thank you to staff for making this happen. #birmingham #edgbaston #breakfastclub