Tim Farron is the Liberal Democrat MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale, and has been an MP continually since 5 May 2005. He currently undertakes the role of Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs).
Overall, across health & social care this Parliament
Alive and kicking!
Ranks 70th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 5%. 58 contributions since 2024-09-09.
What they’ve raised
Tim Farron has engaged extensively on health and social care through 40 debate speeches, with particular focus on cancer treatment access, mental health (especially in rural areas), and support for children with autism and ADHD. He has repeatedly raised concerns about radiotherapy provision in the north-west, having used multiple speeches to highlight that cancer patients in Lancashire and South Cumbria receive radiotherapy at only 29% of OECD average rates and must travel long distances for treatment. His contributions also emphasise challenges specific to rural communities, including mental health support for farmers, unpaid carer support, and the integration of health services in sparsely populated areas.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
Record by topic
- Cancer14th of 61366.0
- Mental health72nd of 86745.0
- Learning disability & autism154th of 89824.0
- Assisted dying53rd of 34715.0
- Palliative & end of life care100th of 55215.0
- NHS waiting lists99th of 53012.0
- Adult social care & reform56th of 3619.0
- A&E & ambulance response53rd of 248
What they’ve said
“…Phil’s experience is typical for brain cancer patients, represented by everyone here and beyond: limited treatment options, barriers to clinical trials and being forced to fight your own corner to get anywhere at all.”
Brain Cancer · 2026-06-15 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Would the Minister be willing to meet me and the Farmer Network as we seek to deliver mental health answers for people struggling? Some 25% of farmers are below the poverty line, often isolated and dealing with transition at times of enormous stress and anxiety with nowhere to turn.”
Men’s Mental Health Care: North-west England · 2026-06-09 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…May I bring him back to the issue of cancer treatment? According to OECD figures, 53% of cancer patients should receive radiotherapy as their primary treatment. In the UK, the figure is only 35%. In Cumbria and Lancashire, it is only 29%.”
Health Bill · 2026-06-01 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…On top of that, we are served admirably by the North West air ambulance service and the Great North air ambulance service, which I was delighted to run my first London marathon for five years ago. It provides a wonderful service, and does so with the support of volunteers.”
Mountain Rescue · 2026-04-22 · Read on Hansard ↗