Norman has worked to reform our broken care system, introducing a cap on care costs and ensuring that carers get the support they need.

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Norman is leading the drive to join-up our health and care system, with a greater focus on preventing ill-health. He is also challenging the NHS to ensure that mental health gets treated with the same priority as physical health.

Norman Lamb studied Law at Leicester University and, after working as a Parliamentary Assistant for a Labour MP, built a career as a litigation solicitor, ultimately specialising in employment law. He was partner of Steeles Solicitors and is the author of 'Remedies in the Employment Tribunal'.

Norman was elected to Norwich City Council becoming Leader of the Liberal Democrat opposition. He first stood for Parliament in North Norfolk in 1992.

Norman married his wife, Mary, in 1984, and they have two sons. Norman is a long-standing Norwich City supporter and season-ticket holder