Carla Lockhart
Upper Bann
Democratic Unionist PartyOverall, across health & social care this Parliament
Alive and kicking!
Ranks 232nd of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 18%. 26 contributions since 2024-10-23.
Record by topic
- Cancer43rd of 61327.0
- Learning disability & autism226th of 96721.0
- Mental health226th of 86915.0
- Palliative & end of life care114th of 57315.0
- Heart disease & stroke69th of 3876.0
- Dentistry access99th of 1913.0
- NHS waiting lists311th of 5303.0
What they’ve said
“…Similarly, in Northern Ireland only 50% of adults are registered with NHS dentists. Almost 400,000 registrations have been lost since 2023, and ultimately practices are leaving NHS dentistry because it is financially unsustainable.”
Access to Dental Services: West Sussex · 2026-06-16 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I apologise for intervening again, but I want to make a point about cancer patients, similar to the one made by the hon. Member for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton (Alison Griffiths). The teeth of cancer patients are heavily impacted by the strength of the drugs, so does the hon.”
Access to Dental Services: West Sussex · 2026-06-16 · Read on Hansard ↗
“Yes, and I will come to that. When oil prices increase or when instability sends shockwaves through energy markets, families in my constituency feel it immediately. Hauliers, farmers and many businesses are feeling the pressure too.”
Energy Security · 2026-05-19 · Read on Hansard ↗
“When a child is diagnosed with an illness such as cancer, their caring needs start immediately. Such a diagnosis upends any household; there are appointments, and often families are unable to work.”
Topical Questions · 2026-04-27 · Read on Hansard ↗