Motion text
That this House notes that depression and bipolar disorder are major causes of disability, with substantial implications for patients' quality of life; further notes the impact of depression and bipolar on employment opportunities, the UK economy and the NHS; recognises that although innovative treatments exist, such as medication and neuromodulation to psychological therapies, too many people still face barriers in accessing timely, evidence-based care; believes that improving access to care is essential for improving patient outcomes and reducing avoidable hospital admissions; and calls on the Government to address systemic obstacles to help improve the quality of life of people living with bipolar and depression.
Signatures (31)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Farron, Tim
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
7 May 2026
Chambers, Dr Danny
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
14 May 2026
Hobhouse, Wera
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
14 May 2026
Pinkerton, Dr Al
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
14 May 2026
Morgan, Helen
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
14 May 2026
Dance, Adam
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
14 May 2026
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Brown-Fuller, Jess
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
14 May 2026
Jarvis, Liz
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
14 May 2026
Miller, Calum
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
14 May 2026
Jones, Clive
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
14 May 2026
Forster, Mr Will
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
18 May 2026
Chowns, Dr Ellie
Green Party
Signed on
18 May 2026
Trickett, Jon
Labour
Signed on
18 May 2026
Savage, Dr Roz
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
15 May 2026
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
15 May 2026
Dyke, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
18 May 2026
van Mierlo, Freddie
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
18 May 2026
Whittingdale, Sir John
Conservative
Signed on
18 May 2026
MacDonald, Mr Angus
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
18 May 2026
Denyer, Carla
Green Party
Signed on
19 May 2026
Sabine, Anna
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
19 May 2026
Maguire, Ben
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
19 May 2026
Heylings, Pippa
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
19 May 2026
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
20 May 2026
Spencer, Hannah
Green Party
Signed on
20 May 2026
Berry, Siân
Green Party
Signed on
20 May 2026
Ramsay, Adrian
Green Party
Signed on
20 May 2026
Young, Claire
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
21 May 2026
Smith, Cat
Labour
Signed on
1 June 2026
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on
3 June 2026
Roome, Ian
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
11 June 2026
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.