Health services and medicine
Health services and medicine news from UK Parliament.
Committee Chair comments on Ockenden Report
Comment on the final report of the Independent Review of Maternity Services at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, chaired by Donna Ockenden
30 March 2022
Lords debates five private members’ bills
Members discuss pensions, British Sign Language, game birds, glue traps and approved premises for substance testing. Catch up
28 March 2022
MPs scrutinise unequal maternal health outcomes
MPs will explore the efforts made so far to tackle disparity and areas that need urgent attention.
24 March 2022
CQC and NHS questioned on protecting human rights in care settings
Joint Committee on Human Rights examines protecting human rights in care settings
21 March 2022
Lords debates private members’ bills at second reading
Members debate seizure of cultural objects, support for those with Down Syndrome, compulsory motor insurance and animal welfare penalties notices. Catch up
21 March 2022
Government response to calls for urgent action on mental health unacceptable, says Jeremy Hunt
Jeremy Hunt has called for action by the Health Secretary, Sajid Javid MP
17 March 2022
Lords examines Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill at third reading
Final chance to 'tidy-up' bill in the Lords. Catch up
16 March 2022
MPs to hold a general debate on a motion on the introduction of paid miscarriage leave
MPs to hold a general debate on a motion on the introduction of paid miscarriage leave
15 March 2022
Experts questioned on rural mental health
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee examine how mental health outcomes in rural areas compare to urban areas
10 March 2022
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on NHS support for prostate cancer patients after the covid-19 pandemic
MPs to hold hold general debate in on NHS support for prostate cancer patients after the covid-19 pandemic
04 March 2022
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on people with deteriorating long-term health conditions during the covid-19 pandemic
MPs to hold a general debate on people with deteriorating long-term health conditions during the covid-19 pandemic
04 March 2022
The impact of body image on physical and mental health examined
Health and Social Care Committee questions guitarist James Brittain-McVey
04 March 2022
Health Minister asked to explain recruitment targets to fill gaps in maternity services
The NHS has said it will recruit 1,200 more midwives but the estimated shortage is closer to 2,000.
02 March 2022
Challenges of staff recruitment to NHS and social care roles to be examined by MPs
MPs will examine the challenges of recruiting health and social care staff to relieve the pressure of endemic workforce shortages
25 February 2022
Health and Social Care Committee approves appointment of Ian Dilks as CQC Chair
The Government’s preferred candidate is a former Chair of NHS Resolution and a former chair of PwC’s Global Captive Insurance Group.
23 February 2022