Health services and medicine
Health services and medicine news from UK Parliament.
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
Mental capacity and protection of human rights in care settings examined
The Joint Committee on Human Rights continues its inquiry into the protection of human rights in care settings
22 February 2022
Health Secretary questioned on Coronavirus Act renewal
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee examines the Coronavirus Act ahead of its two-year anniversary and expected expiry
21 February 2022
‘Missed opportunity’ to tackle NHS and social care staff shortages
Committee publishes the Government's response to the Committee’s report, Workforce burnout and resilience in the NHS and social care
15 February 2022
Dementia strategy welcomed but extra Government investment not enough
Health and Social Care Committee publish Government Response to Supporting people with dementia and their carers
09 February 2022
MPs to hold a general debate on dementia research in the UK
MPs to hold a general debate on dementia research in the UK
07 February 2022
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on access to NHS dentistry
MPs to hold a general debate on access to NHS dentistry
04 February 2022
MPs to hold a general debate on the effectiveness of the Government’s education catch-up and mental health recovery programmes
MPs to hold a general debate on the effectiveness of the Government’s education catch-up and mental health recovery programmes
01 February 2022
Committee seeks clarity on EU proposals for medicine supply to Northern Ireland
The House of Lords Sub-Committee on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland writes to the Foreign Secretary seeking clarity on the EU proposals for medicine supply to Northern Ireland.
28 January 2022
The future of the NHS to be debated by MPs
On Monday 31 January, MPs will debate a petition relating to the future of the NHS
27 January 2022
‘A public services workforce fit for the future’ – peers launch new inquiry
New 'Designing a public services workforce fit for future' inquiry launched.
24 January 2022