Biography
Jim Shannon has engaged extensively on health and social care through 40 debate speeches covering a diverse range of topics including assisted dying, vascular disease, mental health, children's health, and palliative care. His contributions have emphasised constituent experiences—such as citing a motor neurone disease sufferer's account during the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill debate—and highlighted health inequalities affecting deprived communities. Key themes include advocacy for improved palliative care funding, greater support for rural mental health access, and prompt financial and practical support for families facing serious illness or disability diagnoses.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
“…This House must halt the process, pause the Bill and instead focus on properly funding world-class palliative care.…”
Record by topic
- Cancer3rd of 627216.0
- Mental health6th of 884216.0
- Learning disability & autism8th of 901159.0
- Diabetes1st of 19296.0
- NHS waiting lists8th of 53580.5
- Palliative & end of life care11th of 53775.0
- Public health & prevention11th of 69175.0
- Heart disease & stroke1st of 40063.0
- NHS & care workforce/staffing5th of 30445.0
- Rare diseases1st of 20245.0
- Respiratory (asthma/COPD)1st of 14245.0
- Unpaid carers13th of 28639.0
- Maternity & neonatal13th of 44138.5
- Assisted dying26th of 39036.0
- Women's health & gynaecology4th of 20433.0
- Elderly care & frailty2nd of 24027.0
- Dementia10th of 25127.0
- A&E & ambulance response9th of 25927.0
- GP access13th of 24221.0
- Children's health6th of 15818.0
- Health inequalities28th of 28912.0
- Medical ethics & regulation46th of 2219.0
- Dentistry access41st of 1949.0
- Adult social care & reform99th of 3776.0
- Cosmetic procedures & aesthetics2nd of 246.0
What they’ve said
“I quote the story of one of my constituents, a motor neurone disease sufferer. He said that, if he had had the option of assisted dying two years ago, he probably would have taken it.”
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill · 2026-09-11 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…He has rightly said that, when it comes to vascular disease, while it is equal with cancer in its severity and in the numbers who lose their lives, it is not treated the same.”
Vascular Sector Reform · 2026-09-10 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…and encompasses peripheral arterial disease, chronic limb-threatening ischaemia, venous disease and devastating diabetes-related foot complications. I declare an interest as a type 2 diabetic, although I Richard in the Gallery might say, “Well, after that cake you had the other day, perhaps you’re not as careful as you…”
Vascular Sector Reform · 2026-09-10 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Scotland are addressed, such as those relating to lower life expectancy, the diabetic foot protection service, vascular community waiting times and improvements, and pay for output and outcome. There was an incredible focus on all those things in the debate, and we thank the hon. Gentleman for that.”
Vascular Sector Reform · 2026-09-10 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Fatherlessness has been proven to have profound consequences for young men’s mental health, educational achievements and futures. This is an issue that is aptly termed not as lads need dads, but as a lost boys crisis.”
Fathers and Positive Male Role Models · 2026-09-10 · Read on Hansard ↗
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