Biography
Chris Vince has made 40 debate speeches across health and social care topics, with particular focus on unpaid and young carers, which appears as a recurring theme reflecting his role as chair of the all-party parliamentary group for young carers and young adult carers. His contributions span diverse areas including rare diseases (spinal muscular atrophy screening), learning disability and autism reforms, palliative care funding, and mental health support for veterans and LGBTQ+ individuals. As a former teacher and someone with personal experience in homelessness support, his interventions frequently draw on constituency casework and practical examples from Harlow.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
“…Following a lot of lobbying from me and others, I am really pleased that young carers were included in that strategy, because it is hugely important that groups like that are listened to and their voices are heard.”
Record by topic
- Unpaid carers1st of 283126.0
- Mental health24th of 88096.0
- Learning disability & autism76th of 89939.0
- A&E & ambulance response9th of 25827.0
- Heart disease & stroke12th of 39821.0
- Palliative & end of life care213th of 5686.0
- Cancer230th of 6226.0
- Public health & prevention252nd of 6886.0
- NHS waiting lists207th of 5346.0
- Rare diseases80th of 2023.0
- Respiratory (asthma/COPD)47th of 1423.0
- Dementia108th of 2513.0
- GP access93rd of 2413.0
- NHS & care workforce/staffing118th of 3023.0
What they’ve said
“I thank the Minister for her commitment to unpaid carers. I speak to unpaid carers across my constituency all the time, and I personally thank them for all that they do in caring for loved ones and in the wider community.”
Unpaid Carers: Workplace Support · 2026-07-02 · Read on Hansard ↗
“As a former teacher, I know that these SEND reforms are not just necessary but vital for young people in my constituency of Harlow and beyond. Does the Minister agree that reforms in Harlow will be strengthened by multi-academy trust-level inspections and Ofsted’s welcome of the new focus on inclusion?”
SEND: Improvement · 2026-06-22 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK and Muscular Dystrophy UK have asked for SMA to be included in the newborn screening programme, and I thank those charities for their work.”
Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Newborn Screening Test · 2026-06-22 · Read on Hansard ↗
“The Leader of the House will be aware of the long-term funding challenges facing our palliative care sector due to real-terms funding cuts over many years. As a result, St Clare hospice in my constituency of Harlow is consulting on streamlining services.”
Business of the House · 2026-06-18 · Read on Hansard ↗
“Q15. Many happy returns to you, Mr Speaker.It is Carers Week, so I take this opportunity to thank all the young carers and young adult carers in my constituency of Harlow for all that they do, all year round.As a former teacher, I spend a lot of time talking to students, parents and teachers in Harlow about the dangers…”
Engagements · 2026-06-10 · Read on Hansard ↗
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