John Whitby is the Labour MP for Derbyshire Dales, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. Sits on the Environmental Audit Committee.
Overall, across health & social care this Parliament
Alive and kicking!
Ranks 310th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 24%. 21 contributions since 2024-10-08.
What they’ve raised
John Whitby has engaged with health and social care through 21 debate speeches, addressing topics including mental health support (particularly men's mental health and eating disorders), dementia (notably chronic traumatic encephalopathy in former footballers), palliative care, NHS dentistry access, and children's wellbeing services. His contributions reflect particular concern for rural healthcare provision in Derbyshire Dales, including gaps in NHS dental practice availability and support for local services like Ashgate hospice. While his recent parliamentary contributions span diverse policy areas, his health and social care interventions have consistently focused on access disparities and specialist support for vulnerable populations.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
Record by topic
- Mental health155th of 86721.0
- Public health & prevention120th of 68312.0
- Dementia28th of 2459.0
- Learning disability & autism379th of 8989.0
- Elderly care & frailty26th of 2276.0
- Heart disease & stroke170th of 3863.0
- NHS waiting lists311th of 5303.0
- Care home closures & provider failure13th of 45
What they’ve said
“…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.…”
Climate Change · 2026-06-24 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…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 ↗