Baroness Shephard of Northwold
House of Lords
ConservativeOverall, across health & social care this Parliament
Found a pulse
Ranks 861st of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 68%. 5 contributions since 2025-02-06.
Record by topic
- Mental health470th of 8696.0
- Learning disability & autism659th of 9674.0
What they’ve said
“…ingly, over the past decade, the number of NEETs citing health problems has risen by 70%, four out of 10 citing mental health problems. I accept that the position has developed under successive Governments. We now have the aftermath of Covid, war, and a volatile world. We need economic growth.”
Government Record on Education, Employment and Welfare · 2026-07-16 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Local government is a provider for those with special educational needs, a key further education provider and a partner with the business sector in apprenticeship and training schemes.”
Welfare Reforms and Youth Unemployment · 2026-06-11 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…They ranged from radicalisation, criminalisation and antisocial attitudes, right through to mental health problems and extremist views. The commission recommended that children under 16 be banned from accessing social media.”
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill · 2025-06-23 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…nregistered and therefore illegal independent schools, and, importantly, private providers, including those for SEND pupils. I also welcome—very guardedly, because it is an extremely sensitive area—the introduction of a register of children not in school.”
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill · 2025-05-01 · Read on Hansard ↗