Building ventilation and Covid-19
Providing adequate ventilation is an important means of reducing the risk of Covid-19 transmission. this briefing discusses the scientific evidence and the UK government's policy on ventilation.
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Cancer Strategy (409 KB , PDF)
Following on from the Coalition Government’s 2011 cancer strategy, Improving Outcomes: A Strategy for Cancer, in January 2015 NHS England announced a new independent cancer taskforce to develop a five-year action plan for cancer services, led by Sir Harpal Kumar, Chief Executive of Cancer Research UK. The plan would build on NHS England’s vision for improving cancer outcomes as set out in the NHS Five Year Forward View.
The independent cancer taskforce’s five-year strategy for cancer, Achieving World-Class Cancer Outcomes: A Strategy for England 2015- 2020 was published in July 2015.
This debate pack outlines the progress so far in implementing this cancer strategy and provides statistics on survival rates and the NHS cancer workforce. Finally, this paper pulls together commentary and analysis from official, parliamentary and third sector organisations.
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Cancer Strategy (409 KB , PDF)
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Improving dialysis care outcomes
A Westminster Hall debate on 'improving dialysis care outcomes' is scheduled for 19 May 2022 at 3pm. Jim Shannon MP will open the debate.
