Research Briefing
NHS pay and pensions
This briefing outlines trends in NHS pay and pensions and explains how pay decisions are made
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Research Briefing
Access to endometriosis services
A general debate on access to endometriosis services is scheduled to take place in Westminster Hall on the 24 March 2026. The debate will be led by Jack Abbott MP.
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Research Briefing
Hormone treatments for children and young people: Clinical trial and consultations
This briefing gives an overview of hormone treatments used to treat gender dysphoria in children and young people and details the government-funded PATHWAYS research programme into the safety and effectiveness of these treatments.
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Research Briefing
Ehlers-Danlos syndromes
Ehlers-Danlos syndromes are genetic conditions that affect the body’s connective tissues. What is the government doing for people affected by these conditions?
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Research Briefing
Sudden unexplained death in childhood
March is ‘sudden unexplained death in childhood’ (SUDC) awareness month and the issue will be debated in Westminster Hall on 24 March 2026.
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Research Briefing
International recruitment in the NHS workforce
The NHS uses international recruitment to fill staffing vacancies. This briefing summarises numbers and trends in international recruitment of the NHS workforce, concerns and recent policy.
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Research Briefing
NHS workforce: Size, characteristics and staffing levels
A summary of the size and characteristics of the NHS workforce, including the number of hospital doctors, nurses and GPs. It covers workforce diversity data, NHS staff turnover and safe and temporary staffing policies.
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Research Briefing
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.
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Debate Pack
Future of palliative care
There will be a debate on the future of palliative care in the Commons chamber on Thursday 5 March 2026. This topic has been selected by the backbench business committee. The debate will be opened by Rachael Maskell MP.
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Research Briefing
Pelvic mesh and sodium valproate
Pelvic mesh and sodium valproate are medical products that have harmed patients. The government are considering recommendations to provide redress to patients who have been harmed.
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Research Briefing
Antimicrobial resistance
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant threat to public health. This briefing provides information on the causes and implications of the development and spread of AMR and UK action to address it.
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Research Briefing
The Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill 2024-2026
The bill would prioritise UK medical graduates and certain other groups for NHS foundation and speciality training from 2026.
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Debate Pack
The role of the NHS in preventing domestic homicides and domestic abuse-related deaths
A general debate on the role of the NHS in preventing domestic homicides and domestic abuse-related deaths is scheduled to take place in Westminster Hall on the 20 January 2026. The debate will be led by Dr Simon Opher MP.
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Research Briefing
How does health care funding in England work?
Frequently asked questions about funding flows and allocations in the English health care system.
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Research Briefing
NHS Expenditure
NHS expenditure was £242 billion in 2024/25. It has increased by an average of 3.6% per year over the last 50 years.
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