Mrs Sharon Hodgson

Washington and Gateshead South

Labour

Overall, across health & social care this Parliament

Alive and kicking!

Ranks 43rd of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 3%. 81 contributions since 2024-07-19.

Record by topic

“…The NHS has delivered spirometry tests in community settings, including community diagnostic centres, to diagnose COPD missed in the pandemic, and the lung cancer screening programme also refers patients to primary care, including for COPD.…”
Lung Cancer Screening Programme · 2026-07-14 · Read on Hansard ↗
“The NHS lung cancer screening programme has clear national protocols and quality assurance arrangements to ensure that clinically significant incidental findings are reported, followed up and acted on appropriately to help ensure that patients receive timely assessment and treatment through established NHS pathways.”
Lung Cancer Screening Programme · 2026-07-14 · Read on Hansard ↗
“All NHS trusts and adult social care providers are required to have robust business continuity plans in place to respond to adverse weather events. The Department of Health and Social Care works closely with NHS England, the UK Health Security Agency and the rest of the Government to plan for extreme heat.”
NHS Buildings: Extreme Heat · 2026-07-14 · Read on Hansard ↗
“The lung cancer screening programme is already making a difference by helping to find lung cancers earlier, when they are easier to treat. By focusing first on areas with the greatest need, it is also helping to narrow the gap in lung cancer outcomes. The programme can also identify other serious health conditions.”