Health services and medicine
Health services and medicine news from UK Parliament.
New inquiry: NHS litigation reform
The Committee has launched a new inquiry to examine the case for the reform of NHS litigation.
22 September 2021
MPs to investigate NHS backlog’s impact on mental health, general practice and long covid care
Committee to hear from leaders in general practice, mental health, and long covid services
20 September 2021
Has the menopause affected you at work- and how did your workplace support you? Share your experience with MPs
Committee invites those with lived experiences to contribute to its inquiry on menopause and the workplace by completing a short survey.
17 September 2021
Global South: Lords debates shortage of COVID-19 vaccines
Members discuss implications for global public health. Find out more
10 September 2021
Patients whose medical treatment was delayed as a result of pandemic to give evidence to MPs
MPs will hear from patients whose access to treatment was delayed as a result of the pandemic
03 September 2021
Health and Social Care Committee’s Expert Panel to evaluate Government’s pledges on mental health
The Health and Social Care Committee's Expert Panel to evaluate the Government’s progress against its pledges to improve mental health services in England.
04 August 2021
Lords considers new regulations and raises concerns
Members debate regulations relating to COVID-19 tests and the mandatory vaccination of care home staff, voting to 'regret' the lack of operational guidance and impact assessment. Catch up
22 July 2021
Sport allowed to ‘mark its own homework’ on reducing concussion risks
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee publish concussion in sport report
21 July 2021
MPs seek evidence on clearing NHS backlog caused by pandemic
Committee launch new inquiry on clearing the NHS backlog caused by the pandemic
21 July 2021
Lords debates private members’ bills
Members discuss elderly social care, organ tourism and environment education. Catch up
19 July 2021
MPs question Minister on delayed NHS patient data-sharing scheme
The Health and Social Care Committee questions Health Minister, Lord Bethell
15 July 2021
MPs to debate a petition relating to cervical screening
MPs to debate a petition relating to cervical screening
14 July 2021
MPs call for ban on admission to long-term institutional care for autistic people and individuals with learning disabilities
Committee publishes report on The treatment of autistic people and people with learning disabilities
13 July 2021
Lords debates women's health
Menstruation, endometriosis, birth control and pregnancy, the menopause and COVID-19 in the spotlight for Lords debate. Catch up
09 July 2021
MPs seek evidence on why England lags behind in cancer survival
Health and Social Care Committee launch inquiry on cancer services
08 July 2021