Martin Rhodes
Glasgow North
LabourOverall, across health & social care this Parliament
Get a doctor in here!
Ranks 684th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 54%. 7 contributions since 2025-01-07.
Record by topic
- Dementia28th of 2459.0
- Cancer224th of 6136.0
- Diabetes65th of 1873.0
- Health inequalities130th of 2773.0
- Public health & prevention460th of 7343.0
- Adult social care & reform180th of 3623.0
- NHS waiting lists311th of 5303.0
- Heart disease & stroke170th of 3873.0
What they’ve said
“…Poor air quality is a public health issue. It shortens lives and contributes to between 30,000 and 40,000 premature deaths every year. It increases the risk of diseases such as dementia, lung cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes.”
Air Pollution · 2026-07-02 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Friend the Member for Glasgow West (Patricia Ferguson) for people living with dementia and their carers. I was struck by the vital role played by local dementia support groups, such as Dementia Heroes in the west end of Glasgow.”
Business of the House · 2026-02-12 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…For our communities, this could mean better buses that turn up on time, people no longer on housing waiting lists for years and years, and more opportunities for neglected communities.”
Devolution in Scotland · 2025-10-22 · Read on Hansard ↗
“My hon. Friend mentioned person-centred care in dementia. Does she agree that initiatives such as Playlist for Life in my constituency, which uses meaningful music to reconnect people with dementia to their memories and their identity, should be more widely supported across the NHS?”
Dementia Care · 2025-06-03 · Read on Hansard ↗