Caroline Voaden is the Liberal Democrat MP for South Devon, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. She currently undertakes the role of Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Schools). Sits on the Education Committee.
Overall, across health & social care this Parliament
Alive and kicking!
Ranks 40th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 3%. 84 contributions since 2024-09-02.
What they’ve raised
Caroline Voaden has primarily engaged through 39 debate speeches across a wide range of health and social care topics, with particular emphasis on mental health, learning disabilities, NHS dentistry access, and suicide prevention. Her contributions reflect strong advocacy for rural health provision, evidenced-based preventative approaches such as social prescribing and outdoor education, and systemic reform in areas including SEND provision and pelvic mesh redress. She has also drawn on personal experience, notably her own bereavement and former role as chief executive of a rape crisis service, to illustrate broader policy concerns.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
Record by topic
- Mental health16th of 86799.0
- Learning disability & autism34th of 89862.5
- Dementia5th of 24533.0
- Cancer37th of 61330.0
- Unpaid carers25th of 27718.0
- Dentistry access21st of 19115.0
- Heart disease & stroke22nd of 38615.0
- Public health & prevention91st of 68315.0
What they’ve said
“…Those organisations are doing incredible work, turning lives around, particularly for those with mental health challenges, but their projects receive absolutely no funding, although the National Academy for Social Prescribing has identified a return of up to £8.56 for every £1 invested.”
Social Prescribing · 2026-07-14 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…ry to change lives, yet we are missing out on the cheapest, easiest and quickest way to turn around the vicious mental health crisis we see in our children and young people—a crisis that affects their ability to learn, to achieve, to work and to live a healthy and happy life. The answer is outdoor learning.”
Outdoor Education · 2026-07-07 · Read on Hansard ↗
“Does the hon. Member agree that the national golden hello scheme to attract and retain NHS dentists is just not working? Only four of 19 posts in Devon have been filled, and the Fresh Dental practice in Dartmouth will end the provision of NHS dental services at the end of June.”
NHS Dentistry · 2026-06-15 · Read on Hansard ↗
“In rural areas such as South Devon, agricultural workers and isolated young people often face distinct acute mental health crises, yet local mental health provision is stretched to breaking point.”
Suicide Prevention Strategy · 2026-06-09 · Read on Hansard ↗