Biography
Chris Hinchliff has engaged on health and social care topics primarily through debate speeches, with notable contributions on dementia diagnosis targets, hospice funding sustainability, and the integration of NHS services following a constituent's cancer case. He has also raised the connection between social care reform and NHS pressure, specifically questioning whether a proposed national care service should be free at point of use to align with NHS principles.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
“…Now is the time to recognise once again that the only way to get high-quality homes that those on waiting lists can actually afford is to directly plan and deliver council housing for people on low incomes, and that only the Government on behalf of the people can mobilise the patient capital capable of realising all th…”
Record by topic
- NHS waiting lists21st of 53430.0
- Mental health290th of 88012.0
- Cancer180th of 6229.0
- Maternity & neonatal138th of 4386.0
- Learning disability & autism466th of 8996.0
- Adult social care & reform99th of 3766.0
- Palliative & end of life care329th of 5683.0
- Dementia108th of 2513.0
- Assisted dying193rd of 3713.0
What they’ve said
“This is a very significant piece of legislation. I have tabled a number of amendments that I believe would strengthen it even further, but in the time available I will focus on the issue that is without doubt the top priority for my constituents when it comes to rail reform: cutting fares, through amendment 32.”
Railways Bill · 2026-06-10 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…It affects my constituency, too, where we have 1,500 people living with dementia. On top of that, as she was referring to, around a third of the people currently living with dementia do not have a diagnosis and, staggeringly, the NHS does not have a target to tackle that.”
Dementia Support: Hampshire · 2026-01-21 · Read on Hansard ↗
“Q9. During the debates on assisted dying, I and many others highlighted the importance of palliative care provided by hospices, but this vital work has been left reliant on donations and charity for far too long. Garden House hospice in Letchworth now faces a serious funding gap.”
Engagements · 2025-11-12 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…It does not help real learning and is having a big impact on the mental health of the younger generation. What opportunities does the Secretary of State see for introducing more modern approaches to teaching that offer opportunities to learn through play and would provide wider access to education than traditional meth…”
Curriculum and Assessment Review · 2025-11-05 · Read on Hansard ↗
“Neil Whitehouse, a loving father and grandfather who lived in my constituency, sadly lost his fight with cancer earlier this year. Neil was a lifelong advocate of the NHS, but tragically delays in communication between NHS departments may have prevented him receiving earlier, lifesaving treatment.”
Business of the House · 2025-10-30 · Read on Hansard ↗
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