Chris Bloore is the Labour MP for Redditch, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. Sits on the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee, Secure 16 to 19 Academies Bill, Business and Trade Committee, Business and Trade Sub-Committee on Economic Security, Arms and Export Controls.
Overall, across health & social care this Parliament
Alive and kicking!
Ranks 70th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 5%. 58 contributions since 2024-10-10.
What they’ve raised
Chris Bloore has engaged extensively on health topics through 40 debate speeches, with particular focus on mental health parity of esteem, cancer patient support, and stroke prevention. He has consistently raised issues affecting his constituents, including access to non-emergency patient transport for cancer patients, mental health support for young cancer survivors, and support for carers in education. His contributions reflect both local casework concerns and broader health system challenges, including calls for improved coordination between integrated care boards and the Department of Health and Social Care.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
Record by topic
- Mental health39th of 86778.0
- Learning disability & autism136th of 89827.0
- Unpaid carers25th of 27718.0
- Public health & prevention91st of 68315.0
- Cancer95th of 61315.0
- Diabetes15th of 18615.0
- Heart disease & stroke27th of 38612.0
- NHS waiting lists137th of 530
What they’ve said
“My hon. Friend was a champion for mental health long before I came to this House, and I congratulate her on securing the debate. She makes a point about spending, and I read this morning that despite 28% of cases in the NHS being related to mental health, it receives only 13% of the funding.”
Mental Health: Parity of Esteem · 2026-06-17 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Does he agree that as well as challenging the Government about what they can do for young carers, we must challenge our colleges and education establishments to ensure that they are environments where young carers can thrive? I would like to highlight the excellent work of Michelle Dowse at Heart of Worcestershire coll…”
Young Adult Carers: Education and Training · 2026-04-23 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I congratulate the hon. Member for Mid Dorset and North Poole (Vikki Slade) on securing this debate. This is one of those occasions where I do not have a written speech from my staff.”
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency · 2026-04-23 · Read on Hansard ↗
“My constituent Kevin has to travel between Redditch, Gloucester and Cheltenham for chemotherapy and operations following a diagnosis of oesophageal cancer. He has been told that he does not qualify for hospital transport as he is not in a wheelchair or using oxygen, but in reality Kevin is in no fit state to drive hims…”
Business of the House · 2026-04-23 ·