Biography
Tracy Gilbert has engaged with nine health and social care topics through nine debate speeches in Parliament, addressing issues ranging from maternity care and diabetes to mental health and rare cancers. Her contributions have frequently highlighted constituent experiences and campaigned for specific policy changes, such as improved support for families affected by type 1 diabetes, enhanced compensation for those harmed by infected blood, and advocacy for rare cancer research. Gilbert has also championed mental health awareness among young people and supported vulnerable groups including veterans and disabled constituents.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
“…The devastating fact, however, is that in the same timeframe, the impact of financial and health inequalities will already be visible. The gap between the most affluent and the most deprived areas will already be evident in toddlers’ groups and nurseries across our communities.”
Record by topic
- Mental health386th of 8809.0
- Maternity & neonatal138th of 4386.0
- Elderly care & frailty76th of 2363.0
- Health inequalities135th of 2883.0
- Learning disability & autism654th of 8993.0
- Medical ethics & regulation2nd of 133.0
- Cancer365th of 6223.0
- Rare diseases80th of 2023.0
- Diabetes68th of 1903.0
What they’ve said
“…In particular, I want to share the story of one mum who told me about the devastating consequences that diabetes had for her family. She told me about her son Nick, who sadly died of this terrible disease aged 28. Nick’s initial diagnosis at 16 was dismissed by the doctor he went to see.”
Type 1 Diabetes: Infant Testing · 2026-03-09 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Many of our veterans will suffer from trauma, anxiety and a range of mental health issues during their career and retirement. The charity Combat Stress is running a “March in March” fundraiser to support the vital work it does for our veterans.”
Business of the House · 2026-03-05 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…h centre in my constituency have been shortlisted for an Into Film award for their animation “Can we talk about Mental Health?”. The group will be here in London next week for the award ceremony, and I will be pleased to welcome them to Parliament.”
Business of the House · 2025-06-19 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…They were diagnosed with two rare cancers. On each occasion, they were informed by their doctor that it was a cancer that they did not know how to treat. My constituent’s friend tragically died unable to understand why more was not known about those rare cancers, despite the large amount of money that has been put into…”
Rare Cancers Bill · 2025-03-14 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. Ensuring that electors can vote is fundamental to our democracy. Although most of us choose to vote in person, many people face barriers that prevent them from doing so.”
Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) Bill · 2025-01-17 · Read on Hansard ↗
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