Adult Social Care Funding (England)
An overview of funding for adult social care in England.
Proposed adult social care charging reforms (including cap on care costs)
This briefing provides information on the Government's proposals for adult social care reform, including the cap on care costs.
The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: UK implementation
Explains what the UN CRPD is, how it works and describes the investigations into the UK’s compliance with the convention.
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Debate Pack
Guaranteeing the right to maintain contact in care settings
A debate has been scheduled in the Commons Chamber on guaranteeing the right to maintain contact in care settings on Thursday 27 October 2022.
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Research Briefing
Adult social care workforce in England
An overview of key issues and policy concerning the adult social care workforce in England.
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Debate Pack
Wendy Williams’ Windrush Lessons Learned Review progress update
A Westminster Hall debate on Wendy Williams' Windrush Lessons Learned Review: progress update has been tabled by Kate Osamor and will take place on 29 June 2022.
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Debate Pack
Queen’s Speech debate, 16 May 2022: Making Britain the best place to grow up and grow old
Background briefings for Queen's Speech debate on 16 May 2022: "Making Britain the best place to grow up and grow old"
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Research Briefing
Implementing the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019
This briefing outlines the legal and policy background to the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019 and provides an overview of the main provisions in the new Act.
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Research Briefing
Paying for adult social care in England
A high-level overview of how individuals in England may access financial support from their local authority towards the costs of adult social care.
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Debate Pack
Impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on social work
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the 'Impact of the covid-19 pandemic on social work' at 9:30am on Wednesday 23 March 2022. Cat Smith MP will open the debate.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Adult social care key issues and sources
This briefing provides an overview of key issues facing the adult social care sector during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, and provides links to some of the key official guidance for the sector.
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Research Briefing
Down Syndrome Bill: Committee stage
This briefing provides background on, and explains the aims of, the Down Syndrome Bill 2021-22. Commons report stage is scheduled for 4 February 2022.
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Research Briefing
Autism – overview of policy and services
This briefing provides an overview of policies and services for people with autism spectrum disorder in England.
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Research Briefing
Health and Care Bill: Committee stage report
An overview of proceedings on the Health and Care Bill at its Commons committee stage, including a summary of key amendments considered in Public Bill Committee.
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Research Briefing
Domestic abuse: Support for victims and survivors
This paper explains the support available for victims and survivors of domestic abuse. This includes support from housing and social security agencies, and specialist domestic abuse support services such as Independent Domestic Violence Advisers (IDVAs) and refuges.
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