Health services and medicine
Health services and medicine news from UK Parliament.
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
MPs to examine the Government’s 10 Year Health Plan
The Health and Social Care Committee is launching an inquiry to scrutinise how the Government is developing its 10 Year Health Plan, with a focus on ensuring that typically under-represented groups are included in the formation of the Plan.
13 November 2024
IDC Chair responds to shocking evidence on Gaza healthcare
The International Development Committee heard evidence on the current state of healthcare in Gaza.
12 November 2024
MPs to hold a debate on respiratory health
On Thursday 14 November in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on respiratory health.
12 November 2024
Is progress being made on women’s reproductive health conditions?
The session will give the Women and Equalities Committee the opportunity to be updated on developments in the treatment and diagnosis of women’s reproductive health conditions
08 November 2024
Health and Social Care Committee launches inquiry into cost of inaction on adult social care reform
The Health and Social Care Committee launches its inquiry on the costs of not reforming adult social care.
04 November 2024
Four short debates in the Lords
UK defence policy and budget, alternatives to Ozempic for weight loss and the impact of tax policy on employment considered by members. Find out more
01 November 2024
The Government needs a plan to fix our broken food system and turn the tide on the public health emergency
Report from the Lords Food, Diet and Obesity Committee published
23 October 2024
Infected Blood Inquiry debated in the Lords
Members discuss response to inquiry's report published in May 2024. Catch up
16 October 2024
Aspiration and specialist support are key to young disabled people thriving in the workplace
Public Services Committee publishes its report 'Think Work First: the transition from education to work for young disabled people'
14 October 2024
Lords debate social care in England
The case for a comprehensive social care strategy and further support for unpaid carers considered by members. Catch up
11 October 2024
Layla Moran elected as Chair of Health and Social Care Committee
Layla Moran elected as Chair of the Health and Social Care Committee
09 September 2024
Lords debates Covid-19 Inquiry first report
Members discuss UK's resilience and preparedness. Catch up
04 September 2024