Research Briefing
Skills policy in England
This paper provides a summary of skills policy in England. It also provides the latest skills statistics.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Domestic abuse support organisations
A list of contact details for organisations which assist people experiencing domestic abuse across the UK.
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Research Briefing
Maternity services in England
This briefing gives an overview of women’s experiences of maternity services in England, including disparities in the care received by women from minority ethnic groups. It provides details of investigations into maternity units at individual NHS trusts, the government-commissioned national maternity and neonatal investigation, and policies to improve care. This briefing supplements the Library paper Quality and safety of maternity care (England) which contains information on key policy documents and developments (until February 2025).
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Research Briefing
Special Educational Needs: support in England
An overview of the current system of support for children and young people with special educational needs, and pressure on the system. Updated with new SEND incidence and EHC plan data
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Research Briefing
Qualifying periods for disability benefits
Social security benefits are available to help with the extra costs arising from a disability or health condition. For each of the 'extra-costs' benefits, claimants must usually have satisfied the disability conditions for a period before payment can begin - a 'qualifying period.'
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
NHS continuing healthcare in England
What is NHS Continuing Healthcare, who is eligible for it, how are patients assessed for it, and how can decisions be reviewed?
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Finding an NHS dentist in England
How to find an NHS dentist appointment and information on NHS dental charges
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Mental health support for constituents
Where to find advice and signposting for mental health support in the UK.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Coronavirus and insurance
How constituents can deal with insurance problems relating to the pandemic. This page is no longer being updated.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Accessing Health Records
Information for anyone attempting to gain access to their own, or somebody else’s, medical records.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
NHS prescription charges in England
The cost of an NHS prescription, who is entitled to free prescriptions in England and how to get help with prescription costs.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
GP online consultations and appointments
A short guide to GP online consultation tools for making appointments.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
NHS complaints in England
Find out how to make complaints about NHS care and treatment in England.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Planning rules for 5G masts (England)
Find out how mobile masts obtain planning permission, including how local communities are consulted.
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Research Briefing
Arts and cultural education for children and young people in England
An overview of arts education in England and across the UK, covering the school curriculum, wider government programmes, funding and recent policy changes.
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