Research Briefing
Adult social care workforce in England
An overview of key issues and policy concerning the adult social care workforce in England.
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Debate Pack
E-petition debate: The removal of parental responsibility for people convicted of serious offences
Read the Government’s response and background ahead of the debate on e-petition 614893 on Monday 7 November 2022.
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Debate Pack
Children’s social care workforce
There will be a debate on the children’s social care workforce in Westminster Hall at 4:30pm on 20 July 2022. This debate will be led by Marie Rimmer MP.
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Debate Pack
The spending of the Department for Education
There will be a debate on estimates relating to the department for Education in the House of Commons chamber on 6 July 2022. This debate will be led by Robert Halfon MP.
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Research Briefing
Informal carers
This briefing looks at informal carers in the UK and the issues they face. It includes information on their rights, benefit entitlement, the support available and an overview of Government policy.
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Debate Pack
Reforming the Child Maintenance Service
A Westminster Hall debate on 'Reforming the Child Maintenance Service' is scheduled for 19 May 2022 at 1.30pm. Marion Fellows MP will open the debate.
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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 adult social care.
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Debate Pack
The recruitment and retention of foster carers
A Westminster Hall debate on the recruitment and retention of foster carers is scheduled for 21 April 2022 at 3:00pm.
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Debate Pack
Impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on social work
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the 'Impact of the covid-19 pandemic on social work' at 9:30am on Wednesday 23 March 2022. Cat Smith MP will open the debate.
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Research Briefing
Physical education, physical activity and sport in schools
This briefing provides information on the provision of physical education and sport in schools, including National Curriculum requirements, funding, the School Games, and regulations relating to school playing fields.
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Insight
Cap on care costs: The Government’s proposed amendment to the Health and Care Bill
The Government estimates the proposed change will reduce the cost of the reform by around £900 million a year.
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Debate Pack
Debate on e-petition relating to support for new adoptive parents
A Westminster Hall debate on e-petition 601323 is scheduled for 14 March 2022 between 6-7.30pm. The subject for this debate was determined by the Petitions Committee and the debate will be led by Elliot Colburn MP.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Adult social care key issues and sources
This briefing provides an overview of key issues facing the adult social care sector during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, and provides links to some of the key official guidance for the sector.
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Research Briefing
Down Syndrome Bill: Committee stage
This briefing provides background on, and explains the aims of, the Down Syndrome Bill 2021-22. Commons report stage is scheduled for 4 February 2022.
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Research Briefing
Autism – overview of policy and services
This briefing provides an overview of policies and services for people with autism spectrum disorder in England.
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