Wendy Chamberlain is the Liberal Democrat MP for North East Fife, and has been an MP continually since 12 December 2019. She currently undertakes the role of Liberal Democrat Chief Whip. Sits on the Modernisation Committee.
Overall, across health & social care this Parliament
Alive and kicking!
Ranks 108th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 8%. 47 contributions since 2024-07-23.
What they’ve raised
Wendy Chamberlain has engaged extensively on health and social care through 39 debate speeches, with particular focus on rare neuropsychiatric conditions (PANS and PANDAS), cancer care, and vulnerable populations including unpaid carers and those accessing disability benefits. Her contributions highlight systemic issues including diagnostic delays, access to treatment, coordination between UK administrations on welfare support, and the impact of assessment delays on vulnerable constituents' mental health. Notable recent engagement includes opening a dedicated Commons debate on PANS and PANDAS in June 2026, where she emphasised problems of rejected referrals, long waits, and families forced into private care.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
Record by topic
- Unpaid carers3rd of 27775.0
- Mental health226th of 86715.0
- Learning disability & autism301st of 89812.0
- Cancer123rd of 61312.0
- Children's health16th of 15311.5
- NHS waiting lists137th of 5309.0
- Maternity & neonatal130th of 4276.0
- Dementia55th of 245
What they’ve said
“…The Liberal Democrats would welcome detail on his plans to fix social care, tackle the special educational needs and disabilities crisis and support the small businesses bearing the brunt of the Government’s jobs taxes.”
Business of the House · 2026-07-09 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…challenging is that that intersection has not been properly recognised, and children often end up going down a mental health pathway, where they are left in limbo for far too long.”
Neuropsychiatric Conditions: PANS and PANDAS · 2026-06-25 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I beg to move, That this House has considered the diagnosis and treatment of Paediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS).”
Neuropsychiatric Conditions: PANS and PANDAS · 2026-06-25 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Children lose the ability to attend school, lose previously secure skills, and experience severe psychiatric and physical symptoms. Just a few months ago, I hosted a roundtable in Parliament, at which the PANS PANDAS UK youth board members were able to speak directly to MPs about their experiences.”
Neuropsychiatric Conditions: PANS and PANDAS · 2026-06-25 · Read on Hansard ↗