The Rt Hon Stephen Kinnock is the Labour MP for Aberafan Maesteg, and has been an MP continually since 7 May 2015. He currently holds the Government post of Secretary of State for Wales.
Overall, across health & social care this Parliament
Alive and kicking!
Ranks 1st of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 1%. 508 contributions since 2024-07-23.
What they’ve raised
Stephen Kinnock has engaged extensively on health and social care through 40 debate speeches, with a particular focus on rebuilding general practice and NHS dentistry after what he characterised as years of neglect. His recent contributions highlight government initiatives including £1.6 billion investment in general practice, delivery of 2.5 million additional NHS dental treatments, and broader reforms around palliative care, dementia services, and community diagnostic centres. He has also advocated for cancer research funding, particularly regarding lobular breast cancer, and emphasised the shift from hospital to community-based care through social prescribing.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
Record by topic
- Mental health1st of 867525.0
- Palliative & end of life care3rd of 552252.0
- Dentistry access1st of 191249.0
- Assisted dying5th of 347201.0
- Learning disability & autism9th of 898141.0
- GP access2nd of 232108.0
- Adult social care & reform2nd of 361102.0
- Unpaid carers5th of 277
What they’ve said
“…On access right across the country, we have invested an extra £1.6 billion in general practice, recruited over 2,000 more GPs and extended online services throughout core hours, helping deliver 12.7 million more appointments compared with last year.”
General Practice Partnership Model · 2026-07-14 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…As a result, we have delivered 2.5 million additional courses of treatment in NHS dentistry.…”
Topical Questions · 2026-07-14 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…We are working with local NHS systems to identify the most appropriate places for new community diagnostic centres based on local need and health inequality. We are rapidly working to deliver our commitment of 120 NHCs by 2030 and 250 by 2035.”
Topical Questions · 2026-07-14 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Our modern service framework will transform palliative care by basing it on strategic commissioning. That will enable us to tackle rising demand, identify patients much earlier, and ensure that quality of care no longer depends on someone’s postcode.”
Topical Questions · 2026-07-14 · Read on Hansard ↗