Local authority support for informal carers
Information on local authority support for unpaid carers in England, including young carers and parent carers of disabled children.
Introducing a cap on care costs
Overview of proposals to reform how people pay for adult social care in England, which have now been cancelled.
Duties to report child abuse in England
A briefing on reporting child abuse in England, including the previous government's plans to introduce a mandatory reporting duty.
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Research Briefing
Parental responsibility in England and Wales
An overview of parental responsibility in England and Wales, including how it is gained and lost.
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Research Briefing
Finding homes for looked after children
Overview of the challenges faced by local authorities in finding suitable homes for all looked after children, followed by a summary of government policy.
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Research Briefing
Safeguarding in English schools
Information on the safeguarding duties of English schools, governing bodies and staff, including during recruitment, and in dealing with allegations
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How have living standards changed since 2020?
Household incomes have fallen since 2020. While steps have been taken to protect low-income households, more people are experiencing food and energy insecurity.
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Capacity pressures in health and social care in England
Record demand, an ageing population and inflation are all squeezing health and social care. Hospital waiting lists and discharge delays are affecting patients.
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Research Briefing
Paying for childcare in England
Information on the support available for help with childcare costs and the plans to extend 30 hours of free childcare to younger children
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Research Briefing
Paying for adult social care in England
A high-level overview of how individuals in England may access financial support from their local authority towards the costs of their adult social care.
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Debate Pack
Global Intergenerational Week 2024
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on Thursday 9 May 2024 on Global Intergenerational Week 2024. This debate will start at 2pm and will be led by Marion Fellows MP.
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Research Briefing
An overview of child protection legislation in England
A broad overview of the legislative framework for child protection and child safeguarding in England.
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Research Briefing
Funding of childcare providers in England
An overview of funding for childcare providers in England since 2017-18 and Government plans for reform.
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Research Briefing
Autism: Overview of policy and services
This briefing provides an overview of policies and services for autistic people in England.
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Research Briefing
Reform of children’s social care in England
Summary of the Government's proposals for reform of children's social care in England.
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