Health services and medicine
Health services and medicine news from UK Parliament.
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
MPs to debate petition relating to research into motor neurone disease
MPs to debate petition relating to research into motor neurone disease
07 July 2021
‘Blame culture’ in maternity safety failures prevents lessons being learnt, says Committee
Health and Social Care Committee publishes report on Safety of Maternity Services in England
05 July 2021
Lords debates private members’ bills
Members discuss wellbeing, whistleblowing and cheating services for students. Learn more
28 June 2021
Lords debates UK social care
Members discuss UK social care provision and the role of carers. Find out more
25 June 2021
Health Minister questioned amidst rising demand for children’s mental health support
MPs question Health Minister Nadine Dorries on key issues raised during the mental health inquiry
18 June 2021
Lords debates levelling up of opportunities for children
Members debate the education and health of children of the UK affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Catch up
18 June 2021
Teachers and doctors must be equipped for the digital world
The COVID-19 Committee has written to the Secretaries of State for Health and Education about the lack of IT equipment and training for GPs and teachers.
18 June 2021
Overhaul needed to tackle NHS and social care workforce burnout emergency
Health and Social Care Committee publishes report on workforce burnout and resilience in the NHS and social care
07 June 2021