Jim Dickson is the Labour MP for Dartford, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. Sits on the Treasury Committee.
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 2024-07-24.
What they’ve raised
Jim Dickson has engaged extensively on health and social care through 40 debate speeches covering 12 topics, with particular focus on NHS waiting times, A&E performance, and cancer care. His contributions have highlighted local health infrastructure improvements in his Dartford constituency, including a new diagnostic centre and intensive care unit investment, whilst raising concerns about persistent A&E delays and the need for better cancer survival outcomes. He has also championed preventative health initiatives, including smoking cessation, gambling harm reduction, men's health strategy, and support for vulnerable populations including those with mental health conditions and dementia.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
Record by topic
- Public health & prevention11th of 68372.0
- Learning disability & autism93rd of 89833.0
- Cancer43rd of 61327.0
- Mental health134th of 86724.0
- NHS waiting lists34th of 53021.0
- Health inequalities18th of 27715.0
- Palliative & end of life care100th of 55215.0
- Heart disease & stroke38th of 386
What they’ve said
“…: how they will find affordable housing, cope with the cost of living and deal with growing challenges to their mental health and to their sense of community in a digital age.”
National Youth Strategy · 2026-07-08 · Read on Hansard ↗
“Last week during the hot weather, George Cuckoo, a young man in my constituency who was much loved and admired by family and friends, tragically lost his life in a small lake. He was one of about 15 people, many of them young, across the country who lost their lives in water-related incidents.”
Business of the House · 2026-06-04 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…In my constituency, we are seeing positive change with our newly opened North Kent community diagnostic centre, which is delivering vital tests and results for residents in a few short days from a great building with amazing staff.”
Health Bill · 2026-06-01 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I am grateful for the opportunity to speak today, because it is vital that we make the transition to a new era of clean energy, driving our nation’s energy security forward, while rebuilding our public services and backing businesses to help them to grow.”
Energy Security · 2026-05-19 · Read on Hansard ↗