Rosena Allin-Khan
The Catalyst
Ideas with a spark, energy, range and the ability to start things.
Rosena Allin-Khan is a Member of Parliament who draws on her diverse background and experiences to advocate for inclusivity and social equity. This interview reveals her energetic approach to leadership, as she reflects on her journey and the importance of addressing systemic issues within society.
“Very often, they are shouting very loudly, and other patients will be concerned, not understanding that they have a mental health issue. As doctors and nurses, we are not allowed to talk about somebody else in the hospital, so we can have a very loud A&E department, with someone who is very vulnerable—screaming and shouting and really suf…”
“Frankly, that is impossible in a corridor, even with the greatest will in the world. In my A&E at St George’s hospital we have patients in corridors, as we do across the country, but we have nurses who are there and dedicated to check their observations, ask if they need pain relief, and try to deliver—and they do—the best possible gold-s…”
“I thank the hon. Member for his intervention. Although it digresses from the debate about corridor care, I will happily answer his question. I think everybody in the NHS must be able to go to work free of intimidation, bullying and harassment.”
“We need to create more partnerships between our emergency departments and mental health trusts, where mental health patients can be triaged and seen by a mental health team in a more dignified and appropriate manner. St George’s hospital, where all hon.”
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson — The Rosena Allin-Khan One
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