Biography
# John Whitby: Health and Social Care Engagement Summary John Whitby has engaged extensively with health and social care topics through 21 debate speeches, with particular focus on mental health (including men's mental health support and eating disorders), dementia (notably chronic traumatic encephalopathy in former footballers), palliative care, and dentistry access. He has raised concerns about NHS dental provision in rural areas like Derbyshire Dales, the impact of austerity on children's services and Sure Start funding, and the role of private equity in NHS mental health services. His contributions reflect strong advocacy for his constituents, frequently citing local examples and specific cases to illustrate broader policy concerns.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
“…ange cannot be done quickly, but we need to stick to the path for our food security, our national security, our public health and our economy. I encourage the Government to match their ambition with the urgency that this moment demands.…”
Record by topic
- Mental health159th of 88021.0
- Public health & prevention125th of 68812.0
- Dementia30th of 2519.0
- Learning disability & autism382nd of 8999.0
- Elderly care & frailty30th of 2366.0
- Heart disease & stroke174th of 3983.0
- NHS waiting lists323rd of 5343.0
- Care home closures & provider failure13th of 473.0
- Dentistry access100th of 1943.0
- Palliative & end of life care329th of 5683.0
- Respiratory (asthma/COPD)47th of 1423.0
What they’ve said
“…Some villages in the national park are crying out for housing, most clearly where ageing populations see declining numbers enrol at local primary schools. Without affordable housing and additional investment in transport links and connectivity, there are few pull factors for young families or professionals.”
Housing Needs: Young People · 2026-04-16 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Of course, it is much worse than that, with relentless bullying; the promotion of self-harm, eating disorders and suicide; sextortion; misinformation and disinformation; envy and comparison; as well as a significant dose of misogyny and porn.”
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill · 2026-04-15 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Institute for Fiscal Studies finding that it reduced the number of hospitalisations of young people with mental health-related causes by 50%. It is therefore appropriate for the Department of Health and Social Care to support our Best Start family hubs.”
Healthy Babies Funding · 2026-04-14 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…I simply urge that when we talk about investment in public health, local infrastructure and community assets, we recognise the value of facilities such as those in Matlock Bath and Hathersage. In areas such as the Derbyshire Dales, they make a real difference to people’s lives.”
Public Baths and Lidos · 2026-03-25 · Read on Hansard ↗
“T4. A growing number of ex-footballers are suffering from chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a form of dementia caused by repeated heading of the ball. These ex-players feel let down by the Professional Footballers’ Association, which has only provided support for those suffering from CTE once funding from the N…”
Topical Questions · 2026-02-26 · Read on Hansard ↗
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