Biography
Anna Gelderd has engaged with health and social care topics primarily through debate speeches, raising concerns about mental health (particularly online harms affecting young people), NHS dentistry access in rural South East Cornwall, and support for vulnerable populations including disabled people claiming Personal Independence Payment and children with SEND requiring home-to-school transport. Her contributions reflect a consistent focus on rural and coastal healthcare challenges specific to her constituency, alongside broader public health issues. She has also advocated for emergency services resilience, notably regarding Cornwall Air Ambulance's operational concerns around fuel and costs.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
“…ts growing concerns about the harms that can arise from online platforms, including self-harm, suicide and poor mental health. The consequences can be truly devastating for those affected, including families in South East Cornwall whose experiences I will never forget.”
Record by topic
- Learning disability & autism253rd of 89915.0
- Mental health386th of 8809.0
- NHS & care workforce/staffing61st of 3026.0
- NHS waiting lists207th of 5346.0
- Dentistry access100th of 1943.0
- Heart disease & stroke174th of 3983.0
- Cancer365th of 6223.0
- Elderly care & frailty76th of 2363.0
What they’ve said
“Access to NHS dentistry remains too difficult in rural and coastal communities such as South East Cornwall, where residents face long travel times and limited provision. Will the Minister meet me to discuss what next steps we can take to improve local access?”
Dental Recruitment Incentive Scheme · 2026-06-09 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…tituency with proud military communities, and I know the challenges faced by serving families and children with special educational needs and disabilities. Frequent moves can disrupt education and support networks at the very moment when stability is most needed.”
Armed Forces Bill · 2026-06-02 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…ng to over 130 missions daily and attending some of the most serious incidents, from road traffic collisions to cardiac arrests and major trauma. Cornwall Air Ambulance has raised concerns with me about emergency planning, particularly around fuel resilience and rising costs.”
Business of the House · 2026-04-23 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…With its ageing population, South East Cornwall has many vulnerable residents who rely on consistent power and water supplies. The extended outages during Storm Goretti left families in unmanageable conditions, and such storms are only likely to increase if we do not tackle climate change.”
Storm Goretti · 2026-01-13 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…nts, and many residents travel long distances for care, often crossing the Tamar and paying a toll only to face staff shortages, stretched services and long waits.”
Rural Communities · 2026-01-07 · Read on Hansard ↗
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