All articles written by Dean Russell MP on PoliticsHome.com

16 May 2023 Health

If loneliness were a disease we would be searching for a cure

Mental Health Awareness Week is yet another opportunity to speak about the importance of mental health and well-being in all aspects of society.

16 Mar 2022 Communities

We must harness the generosity of our communities to tackle future challenges

The last few years have made us realise the importance of giving something back to our communities.

17 Jun 2021 Communities

Mission: Possible? Protecting the film industry in the wake of the pandemic

Almost like a scene from a movie, I was sat in my Parliamentary office last year when I got a message from a producer of the Mission Impossible movies: ‘We have a problem – can you help?’.

07 Dec 2020 Communities

Let's create a permanent army of volunteers, ready to help their communities

Nearly 97% of first-time volunteers questioned in a recent survey said that they would volunteer again. Creating the pathway and opening up opportunities for people to give their time would create a permanent army of volunteers, ready to get to work to help their communities.

27 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Let's capitalise on the community spirit we've built in coronavirus, and end loneliness for good

We have armies of volunteers who have proven they want to help their neighbours – so let's nurture a connected society where loneliness has no place to hide

03 Feb 2020 Health

Health data is something that must be utilised, not demonised

In a world driven by data, we must ensure that the we can reap the benefits of analysing anonymised health information – while still protecting privacy, writes Dean Russell MP