Diseases
Diseases news from UK Parliament.
Unpacking The Evidence: a new podcast from the House of Lords
Fixing Our Broken Food System: a new podcast from the House of Lords exploring a public health emergency. Find out more
01 May 2025
Government to publish a National Cancer Plan, as recommended by Health and Social Care Committee
The Government has said that it will be publishing a National Cancer Plan, as recommended by the predecessor Health and Social Care Committee.
19 December 2024
MPs to hold a debate on rare autoimmune rheumatic diseases
On Tuesday 10 December in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on rare autoimmune rheumatic diseases.
09 December 2024
Concerns raised about the UK’s ability to manufacture vaccines in a future pandemic
Lords Science and Technology Committe Chair writes to Government about vaccine resilience for next pandemic
05 December 2024
MPs to hold a debate on respiratory health
On Thursday 14 November in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on respiratory health.
12 November 2024
The Government needs a plan to fix our broken food system and turn the tide on the public health emergency
Report from the Lords Food, Diet and Obesity Committee published
23 October 2024
Infected Blood Inquiry debated in the Lords
Members discuss response to inquiry's report published in May 2024. Catch up
16 October 2024
Lords debates Covid-19 Inquiry first report
Members discuss UK's resilience and preparedness. Catch up
04 September 2024
MPs to hold a debate on health inequalities in liver disease and liver cancer
MPs to hold a debate on health inequalities in liver disease and liver cancer
22 April 2024
Long-term sustainability of NHS discussed in the Lords
Members debate funding systems and delivery of comprehensive health and social care. Catch up
19 April 2024
75th anniversary of NHS and waiting times on the agenda in the Lords
Members discuss National Heath Service performance and waiting times to mark 75th anniversary. Catch up
01 December 2023
MPs to hold a debate preventing obesity and fatty liver disease
MPs to hold a debate preventing obesity and fatty liver disease
05 June 2023
MPs to examine support for innovation in cancer diagnosis and treatment
Committee launches new inquiry into future cancer
22 March 2023
MPs to hold a debate on patients with rare diseases
MPs to hold a general debate on patients with rare diseases
06 March 2023
MPs to debate brain tumour research funding
MPs to debate brain tumour research funding
06 March 2023