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Gillian is currently serving as the Minister of State (Minister for Care and Mental Health)

Responsibilities

The Minister of State for Care and Mental Health leads on the following:

  • adult social care
  • mental health
  • health and care integration
  • dementia, disabilities and long-term conditions
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare
  • suicide prevention and crisis prevention
  • offender health
  • vulnerable groups
  • bereavement

Keep up to date on her work in Government here.

News

Call for evidence for new 10-year plan to improve mental health

Tuesday, 12 April, 2022

The 12-week call for evidence will seek views on what can be improved within the current service and build our understanding of the causes of mental ill-health.

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Privilege to support the Down's Syndrome Bill: Chichester Observer

Thursday, 10 February, 2022

It has been a huge privilege to support the Down’s Syndrome Bill on behalf of the Government. Last week, as the Minister responsible, I took it through its third reading which is the last House of Commons stage before going to the Lords for scrutiny. The Bill, which was put forward by Dr.

IMPROVEMENTS SEEN IN CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S WELLBEING

Tuesday, 8 February, 2022

Thousands of children and young people in England are benefitting from support for their mental health and wellbeing in education, as new research shows an improving picture in their recovery from the pandemic.

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Chichester Observer: Ukraine & NHS Vaccines

Thursday, 3 February, 2022

Not since the Cold War have tensions been as heightened as they are today. Russia has placed over 100,000 troops, tanks, artillery and missiles near Ukraine’s border, undermining the foundations of European security.

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Local MP Gillian Keegan spotted at a silent disco party

Tuesday, 25 January, 2022

Gillian recently visited the Apuldram Centre, where she joined in with a silent disco and other exercise classes.

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Local Hospice described as a “jewel” in Chichester’s Crown by MP and Minister

Monday, 24 January, 2022

Gillian, recently visited local hospice, St Wilfrid’s, where she toured their new facility in Bosham and thanked staff for their work over the past two years.

Gillian on Sky News to discuss Covid-19

Wednesday, 5 January, 2022

Credit: Sky News

Gillian spoke on the Omicron Variant and the Government's rapid increase in testing capacity.

MORE THAN 90% OF UK POPULATION RECEIVE FIRST DOSE OF VACCINE

Thursday, 30 December, 2021

Over 90% of the UK population aged over 12 have now received a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

Government provides extra £60 million to local authorities for adult social care over January 2022

Wednesday, 29 December, 2021

The government will provide an extra £60 million to local authorities to support the adult social care response to COVID-19 in January, Minister for Care Gillian Keegan has announced today.

Biggest visa boost for social care as Health and Care Visa scheme expanded

Friday, 24 December, 2021

Care workers, care assistants and home care workers to become eligible for Health and Care Visa for 12 month period

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Guidance: Using the NHS COVID Pass to demonstrate COVID-19 status

How to use the NHS COVID Pass to demonstrate your coronavirus (COVID-19) status when travelling abroad.

Guidance: COVID-19: guidance for people whose immune system means they are at higher risk

Guidance for people aged 12 and over whose immune system means they are at higher risk of serious illness if they become infected with co

Official Statistics: Adult social care in England, monthly statistics: May 2022

Experimental statistics on a range of topics including infection control measures, vaccinations and coronavirus (COVID-19) testing in adu

Decision: Extension of temporary approval of home use for both stages of early medical abortion

Temporary approval of women’s homes and the homes of registered medical practitioners as classes of place for early medical abortion up t

Press release: Recipients of £5.4 million suicide prevent fund revealed in Mental Health Awareness Week

Government announces 113 charities benefited from voluntary, community and social enterprise grant fund.

Guidance: Contain Outbreak Management Fund: 2020 to 2021

The Contain Outbreak Management Fund (COMF) provides funding to local authorities in England to help reduce the spread of coronavirus and

Guidance: Contain Outbreak Management Fund: 2021 to 2022

The Contain Outbreak Management Fund (COMF) provides funding to local authorities in England to help reduce the spread of coronavirus and

Promotional material: Leaving hospital to go to another place of care: patient leaflet

Leaflet given to patients before they are discharged to another place of care.

Promotional material: Leaving hospital to go home: patient leaflet

Leaflet given to patients before they're discharged to their usual place of residence.

Guidance: Infection prevention and control in adult social care: COVID-19 supplement

Sets out how to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in adult social care settings in England.

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