Health staff and professions
Health staff and professions news from UK Parliament.

MPs call for £7bn annual increase in social care funding as a starting point for reform – doing nothing ‘no longer an option’
The Health and Social Care Committee publishes report on social care funding
22 October 2020

Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on mental health support for frontline staff
On Thursday 8 October MPs will hold a debate on the mental health support for frontline staff in Westminster Hall.
05 October 2020

Morecambe Bay and East Kent maternity investigations Chairman gives evidence to MPs
The hearing into the safety of maternity services in England will seek an overview of the recurrent issues in maternity care from key witnesses
25 September 2020

Speakers join parliamentarians and staff ‘to thank our NHS'
The Houses of Parliament was among tens of national landmarks to light up in blue to celebrate the 72nd birthday of the NHS this Saturday
04 July 2020

Will test and trace strategy work? Do data ethics affect pandemic response?
Lords Science and Technology Committee takes evidence on Monday 6 July at 3.00pm
03 July 2020

COVID-19 Rapid Summary: Immune response and vaccine development
Science and Technology Committee publish sixth summary of evidence on COVID-19
30 June 2020

What drugs can treat COVID-19? And how does contact tracing work?
Lords Science and Technology Committee takes evidence on Monday 29 June at 3.00pm
26 June 2020

Lords questions government on the Covid-19 track and trace system and online support for pupils on 18 June
Watch live online from 11am
17 June 2020

Lords debates Northern Ireland abortion regulations
Members discussed NI Assembly rulings and 'negative stereotypes'
16 June 2020

How does coronavirus harm us, and how do our bodies respond?
Lords Science and Technology Committee takes evidence on Monday 15 June at 3.00pm
12 June 2020

Lords considers public advice on face masks
Members debate guideline review during Covid-19 pandemic
12 June 2020

Lords debates economic lessons of Covid-19
Members consider measures to repair UK economy
05 June 2020

Lords questions to government on 21 May
Support for the unemployed and hospital patient safety on the agenda
20 May 2020

Lords debates international response to Covid-19
Global reaction to pandemic under spotlight
19 May 2020

Lords debates challenges facing charitable and voluntary sector
Members discuss fundraising issues caused by Covid-19 pandemic
01 May 2020