Stephanie Peacock is the Labour MP for Barnsley South, and has been an MP continually since 8 June 2017. She currently holds the Government post of Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport).
Overall, across health & social care this Parliament
Alive and kicking!
Ranks 131st of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 10%. 40 contributions since 2024-10-10.
What they’ve raised
Stephanie Peacock has engaged on health and social care topics through 40 debate speeches, with contributions spanning mental health support for young people, diabetes and physical activity, dementia (including player welfare in football), and the role of voluntary organisations and charities in delivering health and community outcomes. Her engagement has frequently highlighted place-based approaches to health prevention and the importance of local partnerships between health services, leisure providers, and community organisations, often drawing on examples from her Barnsley constituency. Notable contributions include responses on youth mental health strategy, diabetes management in sporting environments, and discussions of dementia-related issues affecting former footballers.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
Record by topic
- Mental health81st of 86742.0
- Public health & prevention33rd of 68330.0
- Dementia7th of 24530.0
- Diabetes5th of 18627.0
- Health inequalities26th of 27712.0
- Learning disability & autism379th of 8989.0
- Heart disease & stroke38th of 3869.0
- Palliative & end of life care205th of 552
What they’ve said
“Of course. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms McVey. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Huddersfield (Harpreet Uppal) on securing this important debate, and I am grateful to all those who contributed to what is an important conversation.”
National Youth Strategy · 2026-07-08 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I join the hon. Gentleman in paying tribute to his local charity—indeed, I am a patron of a dementia charity in Barnsley. I recognise the challenges faced by charities, which is why I hosted a number of them at No. 10 with a Treasury Minister. I would be delighted to speak to the hon. Gentleman about this matter.”
Community Spaces · 2026-04-16 · Read on Hansard ↗
“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms McVey. I thank everyone who contributed to this important debate. I begin by thanking my hon. Friend the Member for Chelsea and Fulham (Ben Coleman) for securing the debate.”
Voluntary Groups and Community Centres · 2026-03-25 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…e charities play a vital role in their local communities, giving a voice to those living in poverty, supporting unpaid carers and empowering women, often victims of domestic violence, to improve their lives.”
Small Charity Sector · 2026-03-03 · Read on Hansard ↗