Biography
Khan has engaged on health and social care through 15 debate speeches, with particular focus on mental health, health inequalities, and support for vulnerable groups including young people, autistic individuals, and black women accessing maternity services. He has consistently advocated for preventive approaches and adequate funding, drawing on examples from his Greater Manchester constituency including the BeeWell programme for youth wellbeing and stroke care at Manchester Royal Infirmary. His contributions have also highlighted broader health determinants such as air pollution, cold housing, and poverty's impact on health outcomes.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
“In Greater Manchester, we have the BeeWell programme, which tracks young people’s wellbeing and is critical in helping local areas identify needs, and designs more targeted, preventive approaches. More young people are now reporting good levels of wellbeing through this programme, so does my hon.”
Record by topic
- Mental health188th of 88018.0
- Learning disability & autism307th of 89912.0
- Health inequalities48th of 2889.0
- Public health & prevention252nd of 6886.0
- Maternity & neonatal138th of 4386.0
- NHS waiting lists323rd of 5343.0
- Respiratory (asthma/COPD)47th of 1423.0
- Heart disease & stroke174th of 3983.0
What they’ve said
“Some 72% of students report that their mental health has suffered as a result of the cost of living crisis. One in five have considered dropping out because they simply cannot afford it. Given the ever-rising financial pressures on students, does my hon.”
Universities: Statutory Duty of Care · 2026-01-13 · Read on Hansard ↗
“It is well known that cold and damp homes are detrimental to both physical and mental health, with nearly three in every 10 children in cold homes at risk of developing health issues. Does she agree that home insulation is vital to improve public health alongside tackling fuel poverty?”
Home Insulation · 2025-11-26 · Read on Hansard ↗
“In my constituency, Manchester royal infirmary’s ward 31 provides outstanding acute and rehabilitative stroke care, supported by dedicated community health champions who promote prevention and early intervention to reduce the risk of stroke. Will the hon.”
World Stroke Day · 2025-10-28 · Read on Hansard ↗
“A shocking 37% of children and young people in Greater Manchester live in poverty, yet maternity pay remains far below basic living standards, as my hon. Friend just said.”
Statutory Maternity and Paternity Pay · 2025-10-27 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I welcome the Government’s allocation of £740 million to the 10,000 new places for pupils with SEND. However, there are still serious funding concerns in my constituency. One school told me that its funding shortfall is around £22,000 per pupil for those requiring one-to-one support. Does the hon.”
Children with SEND: Assessments and Support · 2025-09-15 · Read on Hansard ↗
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