Health & Social Policy Archives

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Health and Social Care Act 2012: Performance and Sustainability of the NHS

Wednesday, 03 August, 2016

This Library briefing has been prepared ahead of the forthcoming debate on the impact of the Health and Social Care Act 2012 on the current performance of the National Health Service and its future sustainability. It provides a summary of the changes brought in by the Health and Social Care Act 2012, presents statistics on NHS performance and provides information on recent developments in regard to the issue of the NHS’s finances and its sustainability.
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NHS and Social Care Workforce: Implications of Leaving the European Union

Friday, 15 July, 2016

This Library briefing has been prepared ahead of the forthcoming debate on the implications of the European Union referendum result on the NHS and social care workforce, particularly with regard to ‘safe’ staffing levels. It details statistics on the numbers of citizens from other EU member states currently working in the NHS and social care; examines a range of commentary and reaction to the result of the referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union and the potential implications for staffing in the NHS; and briefly examines the debate and recent developments on the issue of ‘safe’ staffing levels.
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Bread and Flour Regulations (Folic Acid) Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages

Tuesday, 05 July, 2016

This House of Lords Library briefing provides background information in advance of the second reading of the Bread and Flour Regulations (Folic Acid) Bill in the House of Lords on Friday 8 July 2016.
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Historical Child Sex Abuse Investigations

Monday, 27 June, 2016

A number of investigations into historical child sex abuse in the UK have been launched by the police and public institutions in recent years. This follows allegations that claims of child sex abuse made against public figures had not been properly investigated in the past. This briefing focuses on the existing guidance for conducting these investigations and provides background information on recent investigations that have taken place. It has been written in preparation for a debate that is due to take place in the House of Lords on 30 June 2016 on the case for introducing statutory guidelines relating to the investigation of cases of historical child sex abuse.
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Children and Social Work Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages

Thursday, 09 June, 2016

This Lords Library briefing provides an overview of the Children and Social Work Bill, the background to it, and summarises reaction to date on the measures proposed in the Bill.
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Renters’ Rights Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages

Monday, 06 June, 2016

This House of Lords Library briefing provides background information in advance of the second reading of the Renters' Rights Bill in the House of Lords on Friday 10 June 2016.
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- Housing
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Queen’s Speech 2016 Day 1: Business, Culture, Education, Health and Welfare

Thursday, 12 May, 2016

The House of Lords is due to debate the Queen’s Speech over four days between 19 and 25 May 2016. This briefing is one of four prepared by the House of Lords Library to cover the themes of each day of debate.
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Queen’s Speech 2016 Day 4: Economic Affairs, Energy, Environment, Local Government and Transport

Thursday, 12 May, 2016

The House of Lords is due to debate the Queen’s Speech over four days between 19 and 25 May 2016. This briefing is one of four prepared by the House of Lords Library to cover the themes of each day of debate.
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World Autism Awareness Day, 2 April 2016

Wednesday, 23 March, 2016

This House of Lords Library briefing provides information on the prevalence of autism in the UK and sets out some of the policies and actions being implemented to help autistic people.
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Access to Medical Treatments (Innovation) Bill 2015–16: Briefing for Lords Stages

Tuesday, 23 February, 2016

This House of Lords Library briefing provides background information in advance of the second reading of the Access to Medical Treatments (Innovation) Bill in the House of Lords on 26 February 2016.
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NHS (Charitable Trusts Etc) Bill 2015–16: Briefing for Lords Stages

Monday, 22 February, 2016

This House of Lords Library briefing provides background information in advance of the second reading of the NHS (Charitable Trusts Etc) Bill in the House of Lords on 26 February 2016.
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Diabetes: UK Prevalence and Policy Developments

Wednesday, 03 February, 2016

This Lords Library briefing provides information on the prevalence of diabetes in the UK and sets out some of the policies and actions being implemented to help tackle the issue.
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The Zika Virus: Update, February 2016

Tuesday, 02 February, 2016

This House of Lords Library briefing examines the recent outbreak of the Zika Virus.
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Housing and Planning Bill 2015–16: Briefing for Lords Stages

Friday, 22 January, 2016

This Lords Library briefing provides information in support of the House of Lords consideration of the Housing and Planning Bill.
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Work of the Ad Hoc Committees in 2013–14

Wednesday, 20 January, 2016

This House of Lords Library briefing provides an overview of the work of the five ad hoc Lords Select Committees which reported in the 2013–14 session.

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