Charlie Dewhirst is the Conservative MP for Bridlington and The Wolds, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. Sits on the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, Space Industry (Indemnities) Bill.
Overall, across health & social care this Parliament
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Ranks 379th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 30%. 17 contributions since 2024-09-05.
What they’ve raised
Charlie Dewhurst has engaged on health and social care through 17 debate speeches, with particular focus on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) funding disparities in the East Riding of Yorkshire, which he has raised repeatedly, comparing his constituency's £1,000 per pupil allocation to Camden's £3,800. He has also championed dentistry access improvements and NHS service provision in coastal communities like Bridlington, whilst raising concerns about rare disease support and out-of-school provision for children with SEND.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
Record by topic
- Learning disability & autism118th of 89830.0
- Dentistry access41st of 1919.0
- Health inequalities44th of 2779.0
- Mental health469th of 8676.0
- Elderly care & frailty26th of 2276.0
- Public health & prevention414th of 6833.0
- Rare diseases79th of 1983.0
- NHS waiting lists311th of 530
What they’ve said
“Despite the recent successes of two new dental contracts in Bridlington and the decision to postpone the closure of the care unit at the hospital, I am sure the Leader of the House is aware of the challenges of optimising health services in coastal towns, particularly in Bridlington and Hornsea in my constituency.”
Business of the House · 2026-07-16 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I am sure the Leader of the House will share my delight at the news of two new dental contracts, worth £6 million, in Bridlington, which will double NHS dental provision in the town. However, the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away.”
Business of the House · 2026-04-16 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…East Riding of Yorkshire and the fact that ours is the lowest-funded local authority for SEND. We have roughly £1,000 per pupil per year, while Camden is at the other end of the league table: the funding in the Prime Minister’s constituency amounts to £3,800 per pupil.”
SEND Provision and Reform · 2026-04-13 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…quality in the funding gap is addressed, but I hope we now have an opportunity to find a better way forward for SEND provision.…”
SEND Provision and Reform · 2026-04-13 · Read on Hansard ↗