NHS strike action in England
Strikes have been taking place across the NHS in England. This briefing looks at when and why some NHS workers are striking and explains the latest pay deals.
Community pharmacy in England
This briefing provides information on community pharmacy services in England. In particular, it focuses on funding, services, workforce and pharmacy closures.
The cap on medical and dental student numbers in the UK
This briefing provides an overview of UK policies on training doctors and dentists. It covers calls to lift the cap on medical and dental school places, some of the associated challenges, and England's NHS Long Term Workforce Plan.
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Research Briefing
Quality and safety of maternity care (England)
This House of Commons Library briefing details Government and NHS policies on the quality and safety of maternity care in England.
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Debate Pack
Debate on Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal infections
A Westminster Hall debate on Paediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome and Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal infections has been scheduled for 12 September. The debate will be opened by Wendy Chamberlain MP.
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Research Briefing
Support for cancer in England
House of Commons Library briefing on Government and NHS policy on cancer in England and cancer research.
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Debate Pack
E-petitions debate: Pay and financial support for healthcare students
Information for the debate on e-petitions 610557, 616557, and 619609, which all relate to pay and financial support for nursing and healthcare students. A three-hour debate is to be scheduled in Westminster Hall and will be led by Marsha De Cordova.
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Debate Pack
Debate on hormone pregnancy tests
A debate on a motion on hormone pregnancy tests has been scheduled for 7 September in the Commons Chamber. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Yasmin Qureshi MP and Hannah Bardell MP.
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Research Briefing
UK disability statistics: Prevalence and life experiences
This briefing brings together disability data from a range of sources, providing information on the size and characteristics of the UK's disabled population, and highlighting disparities between the life experiences of disabled and non-disabled people.
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Research Briefing
Support for children and young people’s mental health (England)
House of Commons Library briefing on children and young people’s mental health policy
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Research Briefing
Suicide prevention: Policy and strategy
This briefing paper considers suicide prevention policies and strategies throughout the UK. It outlines national and local approaches to prevention policy in some key policy areas.
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Research Briefing
NHS Key Statistics: England, July 2023
Summary of NHS demand, performance, backlogs, and capacity of services in England. It covers A&E waiting times, hospital waiting lists, cancer waiting times, ambulance response times, staffing levels including doctors and nurses, vacancies, and more.
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Debate Pack
Debate on the HIV Action Plan Annual Update, 2022-23
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 4.30pm on Tuesday 18 July on the HIV Action Plan Annual Update 2022-23. The debate will be opened by Nicola Richards MP.
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Debate Pack
General debate: Accessibility of radiotherapy
A general debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall on the accessibility of radiotherapy. The debate will take place on Tuesday 18 July and will be opened by Selaine Saxby MP.
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Research Briefing
The structure of the NHS in England
This briefing provides an overview of funding and accountability arrangements within the NHS in England. It also highlights issues including patient safety, NHS funding and performance.
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