Patricia Ferguson
Glasgow West
LabourOverall, across health & social care this Parliament
Get a doctor in here!
Ranks 503rd of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 39%. 12 contributions since 2024-09-02.
Record by topic
- Cancer123rd of 61312.0
- Dementia55th of 2456.0
- Health inequalities72nd of 2776.0
- Mental health470th of 8696.0
- Palliative & end of life care231st of 5736.0
- Public health & prevention299th of 7346.0
- Respiratory (asthma/COPD)47th of 1423.0
- NHS waiting lists311th of 5303.0
What they’ve said
“The Scottish Secretary will be aware that no NHS board in Scotland has met its target for starting cancer treatment within 62 days since 2012, that Public Health Scotland data shows that one in seven Scots are on an NHS waiting list, and that the Scottish Government’s own figures show that home completions fell by 10%…”
Independence Referendum · 2026-07-15 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Breast cancer survival rates reflect that; women from more deprived areas in particular are more likely to die at an earlier age, because they have not been for screening and are diagnosed late. Making screening available to people in innovative ways is important, but so too is screening people in their neighbourhoods.”
NHS Breast Screening · 2026-06-29 · Read on Hansard ↗
“In January, 15-year-old Jordan Kerr went to the aid of a person who had collapsed on the platform at Drumchapel train station. Jordan administered CPR—cardiopulmonary resuscitation—having learned that skill in the Army cadets, and ultimately helped to save the passenger’s life.”
Business of the House · 2026-03-26 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…rvices such as housing— many of the people being dealt with are homeless, unfortunately—and it can also address mental health issues and send people forward to the requisite services that they need to access.”
Glasgow Safer Drug Consumption Facility · 2026-01-08 ·