Lewis Atkinson

Sunderland Central

Labour

Overall, across health & social care this Parliament

Alive and kicking!

Ranks 33rd of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 3%. 96 contributions since 2024-07-23.

Record by topic

“…PIP has likely increased due to difficulty accessing vital services and support, such as community mental health services” and Access to Work. Does he agree that the reform of disability benefits in the future must go hand in hand with improving those support services, such as by widening Access to Work and, in particu…”
Timms Review: Interim Report · 2026-07-09 · Read on Hansard ↗
“Q9. Too many people are waiting too long for NHS mental health care, with over 6,000 adults waiting up to two years. In Sunderland, grassroots organisations like the wonderful Betsy Jenny café are providing support to our community, but they cannot substitute for timely, NHS-funded care.”
Engagements · 2026-07-01 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…The generation study is sequencing the whole genome of 100,000 newborns for more than 200 rare conditions, and the Government have committed to offering whole genome sequencing to every newborn within a decade, which is a welcome part of their 10-year health plan.”
Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Newborn Screening Test · 2026-06-22 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I beg to move, That this House has considered e-petition 755980 relating to spinal muscular atrophy and the newborn screening test. It is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Mr Mundell, and a privilege to open the debate as a member of the Petitions Committee. I want to begin with two little girls.”