Stephanie Peacock is the Labour MP for Barnsley South, and has been an MP continually since 8 June 2017. She currently holds the Government post of Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport).
Overall, across health & social care this Parliament
Alive and kicking!
Ranks 131st of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 10%. 40 contributions since 2024-10-10.
What they’ve raised
Stephanie Peacock has engaged extensively on health and social care through 40 debate speeches, with contributions spanning mental health support for young people, dementia charity work, diabetes and physical activity, and player welfare in football. Her contributions reflect a focus on prevention and community-based approaches, including support for grassroots activities and partnerships between health and leisure services. She has also addressed broader social issues including the voluntary sector's role in delivering health and wellbeing outcomes.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
Record by topic
- Mental health81st of 86742.0
- Public health & prevention33rd of 68330.0
- Dementia7th of 24530.0
- Diabetes5th of 18627.0
- Health inequalities26th of 27712.0
- Learning disability & autism379th of 8989.0
- Heart disease & stroke38th of 3869.0
- Palliative & end of life care205th of 552
What they’ve said
“Of course. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms McVey. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Huddersfield (Harpreet Uppal) on securing this important debate, and I am grateful to all those who contributed to what is an important conversation.”
National Youth Strategy · 2026-07-08 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I join the hon. Gentleman in paying tribute to his local charity—indeed, I am a patron of a dementia charity in Barnsley. I recognise the challenges faced by charities, which is why I hosted a number of them at No. 10 with a Treasury Minister. I would be delighted to speak to the hon. Gentleman about this matter.”
Community Spaces · 2026-04-16 · Read on Hansard ↗
“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms McVey. I thank everyone who contributed to this important debate. I begin by thanking my hon. Friend the Member for Chelsea and Fulham (Ben Coleman) for securing the debate.”
Voluntary Groups and Community Centres · 2026-03-25 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…e charities play a vital role in their local communities, giving a voice to those living in poverty, supporting unpaid carers and empowering women, often victims of domestic violence, to improve their lives.”
Small Charity Sector · 2026-03-03 · Read on Hansard ↗