Health staff and professions
Health staff and professions news from UK Parliament.
Lords continues line by line examination of Health and Care Bill
Members discuss investment in technological advancements and patient choice in health management as detailed check continues. Catch up
25 January 2022
‘A public services workforce fit for the future’ – peers launch new inquiry
New 'Designing a public services workforce fit for future' inquiry launched.
24 January 2022
MPs to examine how to end staff drain from NHS and social care to tackle workforce crisis
MPs to examine how to end staff drain from NHS and social care to tackle workforce crisis
24 November 2021
Lords debates Coronavirus Act 2020
Members debate the Act's provisions and regulations on self-isolation. Catch up
25 October 2021
Lords debates Assisted Dying Bill at second reading
Members debate the key areas of a private member's bill to make assisted dying legal. Find out more
25 October 2021
MPs examine impact of outdated equipment on cancer treatment
The evidence session will take place on Tuesday 26 October at 9.30am
22 October 2021
Experts and local government give evidence on adult social care
The Housing Communities and Local Government Committee looks into long-term funding of adult social care
22 October 2021
Lords debates social care
Members debate the challenges following the pandemic, the effects of the Health and Social Care Levy and and the government's social care plans. Catch up
15 October 2021
Coronavirus: lessons learned to date report published
Covid vaccine programme “one of most effective initiatives in UK history” but delay to first lockdown a “serious error” that should have been challenged.
12 October 2021
Lords considers new regulations and raises concerns
Members debate regulations relating to COVID-19 tests and the mandatory vaccination of care home staff, voting to 'regret' the lack of operational guidance and impact assessment. Catch up
22 July 2021
Lords debates private members’ bills
Members discuss elderly social care, organ tourism and environment education. Catch up
19 July 2021
MPs question Minister on delayed NHS patient data-sharing scheme
The Health and Social Care Committee questions Health Minister, Lord Bethell
15 July 2021
Lords debates UK social care
Members discuss UK social care provision and the role of carers. Find out more
25 June 2021
Teachers and doctors must be equipped for the digital world
The COVID-19 Committee has written to the Secretaries of State for Health and Education about the lack of IT equipment and training for GPs and teachers.
18 June 2021
Overhaul needed to tackle NHS and social care workforce burnout emergency
Health and Social Care Committee publishes report on workforce burnout and resilience in the NHS and social care
08 June 2021