A Westminster Hall debate on the supporting and safeguarding adults with learning disabilities is scheduled for Tuesday 17 October at 2:30pm. The Member leading the debate is Catherine McKinnell MP.
Supporting and safeguarding adults with learning disabilities (230 KB , PDF)
This briefing provides a summary of current policy for adults with learning disabilities, safeguarding guidance, NHS programmes, parliamentary coverage and recent reports.
Further information is available in the House of Commons Library briefing on Learning Disability – policies and issues (April 2016). The briefing examines policies and services in the areas of:
Supporting and safeguarding adults with learning disabilities (230 KB , PDF)
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant threat to public health. This briefing provides information on the causes and implications of the development and spread of AMR and about UK and international action to address it.
Interactive dashboard showing data on dentists in England, including access to dentistry, the number of dentists and a list of NHS dental practices
Informal and unpaid carers provide vital support for many people with health and social care needs. However, there is growing evidence that the demands of caring are increasingly impacting carers’ own physical and mental health.
