Lauren Edwards is the Labour MP for Rochester and Strood, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. Sits on the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee.
Overall, across health & social care this Parliament
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Ranks 635th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 50%. 8 contributions since 2024-10-29.
What they’ve raised
Lauren Edwards has engaged on health and social care topics primarily through debate speeches in the Commons, with particular focus on mental health, learning disability and autism, and palliative care. She raised concerns about mental health support for domestic violence victims, questioned funding for children's hospices, and spoke at length on the Mental Health Bill regarding the removal of autism and learning disability from mental disorder definitions. She also addressed GP access challenges and SEND provision gaps during her contributions.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
Record by topic
- Mental health285th of 86712.0
- Learning disability & autism463rd of 8986.0
- NHS waiting lists198th of 5306.0
- GP access89th of 2323.0
- Hospital discharge / bed-blocking40th of 1323.0
- Palliative & end of life care318th of 5523.0
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 ↗