Biography
Zöe Franklin has engaged with health and social care topics primarily through debate speeches, with particular focus on learning disabilities, autism, and mental health support. Her contributions highlight specific constituent cases and systemic issues, including gaps in specialist education provision, carers' support during mental health crises, and equitable care for LGBT patients in mental health settings. She has also raised broader issues around NHS responsiveness, social care funding pressures on local authorities, and the impact of service delays on vulnerable populations.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
“…but they touch on issues that directly impact families in my constituency, particularly those of children with special educational needs. I hope that the Minister will bear with me and be able to clarify a number of issues.”
Record by topic
- Mental health33rd of 88087.0
- Learning disability & autism43rd of 89954.0
- Public health & prevention183rd of 6889.0
- Adult social care & reform99th of 3766.0
- NHS waiting lists207th of 5346.0
- Cancer365th of 6223.0
- NHS & care workforce/staffing118th of 3023.0
- Health inequalities135th of 2883.0
- Hospital discharge / bed-blocking41st of 1393.0
- Palliative & end of life care329th of 5683.0
- Unpaid carers158th of 2833.0
What they’ve said
“…But too often, the system does not respond in kind. My constituent is living with stage 4 lung cancer. Despite being asymptomatic, they responsibly surrendered their licence in August 2024. They did so without hesitation, because they understood their responsibilities and wanted to be a good citizen.”
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency · 2026-04-23 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…As a quick example, I spoke to someone who talked about how their son, who has a severe learning disability, really wanted to vote. They had talked it through beforehand, but he really struggled in the voting booth, and of course, the parents cannot assist in the voting booth.”
Representation of the People Bill (Second sitting) · 2026-03-18 · Read on Hansard ↗
“Q<QNum HRSContentId="{823074D1-AAC8-4DDC-995E-FF1B80BDC0B3}"> </QNum> I want to talk a little about automatic and automated registration. This question is for all members of the panel: do you think that there should be active promotion of British citizens living overseas joining the register? A couple of members of the…”
Representation of the People Bill (Second sitting) · 2026-03-18 · Read on Hansard ↗
“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers. I am exceptionally grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Surrey Heath (Dr Pinkerton) for securing the debate and outlining so eloquently his concerns and those of his residents.”
Local Government Reorganisation: South-east · 2026-03-10 · Read on Hansard ↗
“My constituent, Hannah, tragically ended her life using a substance purchased from overseas. Following her death, the coroner issued a prevention of future deaths report containing specific recommendations.”
Engagements · 2026-03-04 · Read on Hansard ↗
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