Lauren Edwards
Rochester and Strood
LabourOverall, across health & social care this Parliament
Get a doctor in here!
Ranks 635th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 50%. 8 contributions since 2024-10-29.
Record by topic
- Mental health286th of 86912.0
- Learning disability & autism548th of 9676.0
- NHS waiting lists198th of 5306.0
- Hospital discharge / bed-blocking40th of 1323.0
- GP access89th of 2323.0
- Palliative & end of life care344th of 5733.0
- Public health & prevention460th of 7343.0
What they’ve said
“I really welcome the three-pronged strategy in the Government’s waste crime action plan—focused on prevention, enforcement and remediation—and I welcome the small number of recent and really significant illegal waste sites, which the Minister mentioned, that will be assessed for clearance.”
Waste Crime Action Plan · 2026-07-09 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…ccess legal aid and bring the perpetrators to justice, but longer-term support as they navigate custody issues, mental health challenges and the significant impact that domestic violence has on children?…”
Violence Against Women and Girls · 2025-12-18 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…We need better data sharing to identify young people at risk; early support to tackle mental health challenges, wellbeing and job readiness; local discretion to tailor support to local needs; and, most importantly, in-work mentoring for around six months into employment—not just job placement.”
Young People not in Education, Employment or Training · 2025-11-26 · Read on Hansard ↗
“T4. Last Friday, I visited Demelza children’s hospice, which does amazing work for children and their families, but it needs certainty and sustainable funding to survive.”
Topical Questions · 2025-09-09 · Read on Hansard ↗