Victoria Collins is the Liberal Democrat MP for Harpenden and Berkhamsted, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. She currently undertakes the role of Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Science, Innovation & Technology).
Overall, across health & social care this Parliament
Alive and kicking!
Ranks 104th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 8%. 47 contributions since 2024-07-22.
What they’ve raised
Victoria Collins has engaged extensively on health and social care through 40 debate speeches, raising 12 distinct topics including mental health, GP access, dental care, NHS waiting lists, and conditions such as cancer, dementia, and long COVID. Her contributions reflect consistent concern about service accessibility and infrastructure gaps, particularly regarding GP appointment delays in her constituency where housing developments are outpacing healthcare provision. She has also advocated for vulnerable groups including young adult carers, children with special educational needs, and those affected by online harms impacting mental health.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
Record by topic
- Mental health81st of 86742.0
- Learning disability & autism93rd of 89833.0
- Public health & prevention55th of 68321.0
- Cancer95th of 61315.0
- NHS waiting lists99th of 53012.0
- Unpaid carers45th of 27712.0
- Dentistry access41st of 1919.0
- Dementia28th of 2459.0
What they’ve said
“…Chamila, who is a teaching assistant in Northchurch who helps children with special educational needs and volunteers at the local church. They have built a life in my constituency for four years.”
Legacy of Jo Cox · 2026-06-11 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Her child, who has specific SEND needs, has already been through failed placements. She says: “It is only in a specialist school that they feel safe, settled and able to learn.” The younger generation look at the broken system, and it is no wonder they question whether they should pay into it.”
Defence Readiness · 2026-05-20 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…As the hon. Member for Worthing West said, gambling advertising is a public health issue. Of course, there is a great industry, but we are talking about the public health element of advertising, including advertising to vulnerable people and children.”
Gambling Advertising · 2026-04-23 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Members for Strangford (Jim Shannon) and for Harlow. In that moment just after formal education, when young carers become young adult carers, they move into an informal space where care for them is even more desperately needed. As many hon.”
Young Adult Carers: Education and Training · 2026-04-23 · Read on Hansard ↗