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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Debate Pack
Provision of auditory verbal therapy
There will be a Backbench Business Committee debate on the provision of auditory verbal therapy in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 12 December at 9:30am. The debate will be led by Sally-Ann Hart MP.
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Debate Pack
Loneliness and isolation in elderly and vulnerable people
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on loneliness and isolation in elderly and vulnerable people on Wednesday 6 December at 2:30pm. This debate has been sponsored by Derek Thomas MP.
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Research Briefing
Infant mortality and health inequalities
This short research briefing examines the progress to date in reducing the infant mortality rate in England.
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Debate Pack
Adjournment debate: Licensing for tattoo artists, body piercers and cosmetic clinics
On 28 November 2023, there will be a debate on licensing for tattoo artists, body piercers and cosmetic clinics. The debate will be opened by Steve Brine MP.
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Research Briefing
Support for UK veterans
This briefing paper details the support available to armed forces veterans in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. This briefing is no longer being updated.
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Debate Pack
World Stroke Day
On Thursday 23 November 2023 there will be a Westminster Hall debate for World Stroke Day, which is marked on 29 October each year (the debate was originally scheduled to take place on 26 October). The debate will be opened by Sir Bob Neill MP.
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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 scheduled in Westminster Hall for 20 November and will be led by Marsha De Cordova.
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Research Briefing
Shop displays of tobacco and vaping products
This briefing considers the scope and extent of the prohibition of tobacco displays in shops and the treatment of specialist tobacconists. It also considers recent calls for tighter regulation of the display of vaping products (e-cigarettes and e-liquids) in shops of all sizes to protect children and young people.
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Debate Pack
General debate on menopause
On Thursday 26 October 2023 there will be a general debate on menopause. The debate will be led by Carolyn Harris MP.
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Research Briefing
The smokefree 2030 ambition for England
The government has proposed further tobacco and vaping regulation in support of the smokefree 2030 ambition for England. Our briefing gives further information.
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Research Briefing
The investigation of stillbirth
This briefing paper deals with the way stillbirth is investigated at present and proposals for change
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Debate Pack
Debate on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene and sustainable development
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 17th October on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene and sustainable development. The debate will be opened by Dr Matthew Offord, MP and the subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee.
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Debate Pack
General Debate: IVF provision
There will be a general debate on IVF provision in Westminster Hall on 24 October 2023 at 9:30am. The debate will last for 90 minutes. This debate was chosen by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Kate Osborne MP.
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Debate Pack
Debate on football and dementia
A debate on a motion on football and dementia has been scheduled for 14 September in the Commons Chamber. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and was put forward by Ian Blackford, Douglas Ross and Grahame Morris MPs.
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