Health services and medicine
Health services and medicine news from UK Parliament.
Pre Appointment hearing with Sir John Kingman and Professor Fiona Watt
Science and Technology Committee questions candidates for UK Research and Innovation and Medical Research Council
25 January 2018
Secretary of State questioned on impact of Brexit for patients
Health Committee questions Jeremy Hunt MP on his preparations to minimise risks
23 January 2018
Committees assess Government position on alcohol Minimum Unit Pricing
Committees hear from senior officials, charities, academics, the police and trade bodies
19 January 2018
Government Ministers questioned on Life Sciences and Industrial Strategy
Lords Science and Technology Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 23 January at 10.10am
19 January 2018
Funding system failing people with continuing healthcare needs
Public Accounts Committee report says complex process with delays and poor-quality assessments must improve
17 January 2018
Is the Government's definition of Life Sciences broad enough?
Lords Science and Technology Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 16 January at 10.10am
12 January 2018
How are algorithms and AI changing the nature of healthcare?
Science and Technology Committee questions Google DeepMind Health and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
11 January 2018
Committee investigates Government pilot projects on employment support for carers
Work and Pensions Committee questions charity experts
10 January 2018
Academics questioned on E-cigarettes
Science and Technology Committee examines current research into e-cigarettes
09 January 2018
Prime Minister questioned on Brexit negotiations and transitionary arrangements
Liaison Committee also questions Theresa May on domestic policy, funding for health and social care
20 December 2017
Impact of Brexit on patients and the life science industry examined
Health Committee examines the impact Brexit poses for patients and the life science industry
19 December 2017
Does the NHS have the resources to deliver on Life Sciences?
Lords Science and Technology Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 19 December at 9.45am
19 December 2017
Duty of care to prisoners needs urgent action
Public Accounts Committee report says record levels of suicides and self-harm are damning indictment
13 December 2017
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman annual scrutiny
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee hears on the Ombudsman's work and use of resources
12 December 2017
Brexit risks disrupting the supply of medical radioisotopes, says Committee
EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee sends letter to Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and Department of Health
11 December 2017