Medicine
Medicine news from UK Parliament.
Four short debates in the Lords
The prevention and treatment of cardiovascular illness, the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service, the UK crafts sector and mitigating the effects of wildfires on Lords agenda. Catch up
13 June 2025
Women and Equalities Committee welcomes government response to report on ‘medical misogyny’ in women’s reproductive healthcare
WEC welcomes government response to report on ‘medical misogyny’ in women’s reproductive healthcare
05 March 2025
Committee to investigate Glasgow’s pilot Safer Drug Consumption Facility
The Scottish Affairs Committee launches an inquiry examining the pilot Safer Drug Consumption Facility (SDCF) which opens in Glasgow’s East End today.
13 January 2025
Health and Social Care Committee publishes Government response to Pharmacy report and writes follow up letter to the Department
The Health and Social Care Committee has today published the Government’s response to the predecessor committee’s report on Pharmacy and has written back to the Minister of State for Care, Stephen Kinnock, to follow up on particular issues raised in the report and response.
10 January 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 performance of the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
On Thursday 12 December, MPs will hold a debate on performance of the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency.
10 December 2024
MPs to hold a debate on Pelvic mesh and the Cumberlege Review
On Thursday 5 December in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on Pelvic mesh and the Cumberlege Review.
02 December 2024
Four short debates in the Lords
UK defence policy and budget, alternatives to Ozempic for weight loss and the impact of tax policy on employment considered by members. Find out more
01 November 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
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
Homecare medicines services: an opportunity lost—Lords committee ask Government for clarification
Baroness Morris of Yardley Chair of Public Services Committee has written to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Victoria Atkins MP to further address concerns about Homecare medicines services provision sector
15 February 2024
Maternity services in England debated in the Lords
Members discuss delivery of antenatal care. Catch up
26 January 2024
UK should break licensing “impasse” and maximise the potential of bacteria-eating, life-saving viruses
The Science, Innovation & Technology Committee calls for steps to develop the potential of bacteria-killing viruses that can provide an alternative to antibiotics
03 January 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