Health services
Health services news from UK Parliament.
MPs launch inquiry into the health impact of negative body image
The Committee will look into the relationship between perception of body image and physical and mental health.
02 December 2021
Jeremy Hunt MP responds to Government plans for social care reform
The Chair of the Health and Social Care Committee comments on the government response to the Adult Social Care report
02 December 2021
Levelling-up Committee examines Government plans
The Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC) Committee holds its second evidence session for the adult social care inquiry
25 November 2021
MPs study rural mental health – a sometimes hidden topic
Committee launches a wide-ranging inquiry into rural mental health
24 November 2021
Lords debates private members’ bills at second reading
Bills on age assurances online, onshore wind and coroners recording suicide factors. Catch up
22 November 2021
Petitions Committee hears from legal experts and social media companies
Petitions Committee hears from legal experts and social media companies about tackling online abuse.
18 November 2021
MPs seek evidence on the future of General Practice
Committee launch a new inquiry into the future of general practice
16 November 2021
MPs examining reform of NHS litigation hear from bereaved parents
MPs from the Health and Social care committee examining the reform of NHS litigation hear from bereaved parents.
12 November 2021
Lords debates people’s ability to afford to stay in their homes
Members debate combined impact of the end of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, reduction in Universal Credit and the upcoming rise in fuel prices. Catch up
28 October 2021
Members raise topical and current issues in Grand Committee debates
Lords debates social care, the treatment of people with autism, the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe, and UK business with Africa. Learn more
27 October 2021
Lords debates Coronavirus Act 2020
Members debate the Act's provisions and regulations on self-isolation. Catch up
25 October 2021
Lords debates Assisted Dying Bill at second reading
Members debate the key areas of a private member's bill to make assisted dying legal. Find out more
25 October 2021
Lords debates social care
Members debate the challenges following the pandemic, the effects of the Health and Social Care Levy and and the government's social care plans. Catch up
15 October 2021
Coronavirus: lessons learned to date report published
Covid vaccine programme “one of most effective initiatives in UK history” but delay to first lockdown a “serious error” that should have been challenged.
11 October 2021
Global South: Lords debates shortage of COVID-19 vaccines
Members discuss implications for global public health. Find out more
10 September 2021