Sorcha Eastwood is the Alliance MP for Lagan Valley, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. Sits on the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee.
Overall, across health & social care this Parliament
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Ranks 334th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 26%. 19 contributions since 2024-07-24.
What they’ve raised
Sorcha Eastwood has engaged extensively with health and social care through 19 debate speeches, addressing a diverse range of topics including cancer, dementia, palliative care, mental health, and NHS services. Her contributions reflect a particular focus on early intervention and equitable access to treatment, notably regarding newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy and radiotherapy satellite centres, with recurring emphasis on all-island approaches to healthcare challenges. She has also highlighted the impact of health and social care provision on unpaid carers and vulnerable populations, including children undergoing cancer treatment.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
Record by topic
- Cancer62nd of 61321.0
- Palliative & end of life care151st of 5529.0
- Heart disease & stroke38th of 3869.0
- Learning disability & autism463rd of 8986.0
- Mental health469th of 8676.0
- A&E & ambulance response100th of 2483.0
- NHS waiting lists311th of 5303.0
- Assisted dying184th of 347
What they’ve said
“…We should not expect them to go through this. Whether it is SMA or childhood cancers, the theme is the same. Back in January of this year, as a result of the incredible advocacy and work that Jesy did on behalf of her two beautiful children, Ocean and Story Monroe, I tabled an early-day motion that carried the support…”
Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Newborn Screening Test · 2026-06-22 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I am sure the whole House will join me in sending a message that terrorism never succeeds—neither in the past nor in 2026. I too wish to put on record my thanks to the Police Service of Northern Ireland for the work that it does every day, keeping communities safe in the face of ongoing threats.”
Dunmurry Police Station Attack · 2026-04-27 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…I do not know how we resolve that. It will not be done at the stroke of a pen or by legislation, but I am seriously concerned about how we deal with that issue, going forward. At the weekend, in my Lagan Valley constituency, I attended an event through the Resurgam Trust in Lisburn.”
Minister for Men and Boys · 2026-02-25 · Read on Hansard ↗
“Health is a devolved matter, but the fight against cancer is not. Will the Minister join me in praising the work of the All-Island Cancer Research Institute, which is led by Queen’s and others, and ensure that our efforts to address cancer are done not just in Northern Ireland or the four nations, but between these isl…”