Health services and medicine
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Lords debates support for domestic abuse victims
Eliminating domestic abuse is on the agenda in Lords debates. Catch up
13 December 2024

Health Secretary to face MPs’ questions on the work of the Department
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, the Rt Hon Wes Streeting, will make his first appearance before the Health and Social Care Committee in a public evidence session.
12 December 2024

Health and Social Care Committee Chair Comment
Today, the Health and Social Care Committee held an evidence session as part of its work on the 10 Year Health Plan, examining what actions the Government and NHS England need to take in order to deliver their ambition of shifting more care from hospitals into community settings.
11 December 2024

MPs to hold a debate on performance of the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
On Thursday 12 December, MPs will hold a debate on performance of the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency.
10 December 2024

MPs to hold a debate on rare autoimmune rheumatic diseases
On Tuesday 10 December in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on rare autoimmune rheumatic diseases.
09 December 2024

Lords debates social cohesion and supportive community life
Members consider the importance of social cohesion and strong, supportive community life during periods of change and global uncertainty. Catch up
09 December 2024

How can the healthcare shift from hospital to community be achieved? MPs to explore
The Health and Social Care Committee will be holding an evidence session as part of its work on the 10 Year Health Plan.
05 December 2024

Concerns raised about the UK’s ability to manufacture vaccines in a future pandemic
Lords Science and Technology Committe Chair writes to Government about vaccine resilience for next pandemic
05 December 2024

MPs to hold a debate on Pelvic mesh and the Cumberlege Review
On Thursday 5 December in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on Pelvic mesh and the Cumberlege Review.
02 December 2024

Tobacco and Vapes Bill: call for evidence
Tobacco and Vapes Bill: call for evidence
27 November 2024

Mental Health Bill debated in the Lords
Members discussed main objectives of mental health legislation discussed at second reading. Catch up
26 November 2024

Children’s social care: Education Committee re-opens inquiry
The newly-formed Education Committee has re-opened the inquiry into children’s social care that was brought to an early close by the General Election.
22 November 2024

Health and Social Care Committee question Lord Darzi on his report on the state of the NHS
The Health and Social Care Committee will question Lord Ara Darzi on key issues raised in his Report, the Independent investigation of the NHS in England.
18 November 2024

Decisions of the Petitions Committee, 12 November 2024
On 12 November 2024 the Committee considered e-petitions that had received over 100,000 signatures. The Committee also considered e-petitions that had received over 10,000 signatures and received a Government response, and public petitions that had received a Government observation.
14 November 2024

Action is needed to reduce the incidence and impact of preterm birth
The Preterm Birth Committee publishes its report Preterm birth: reducing risks and improving lives.
14 November 2024