Constituency data: Dentists and dental practices
Interactive dashboard showing data on dentists in England, including access to dentistry, the number of dentists and a list of NHS dental practices
This House of Commons Library debate pack briefing has been prepared in advance of a debate entitled “Investing in nursing higher education in England”. This will be led by Ms Eleanor Smith MP and will take place in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 21st November from 2.30pm.
Investing in nursing higher education in England (235 KB , PDF)
This briefing contains background information, relevant parliamentary and press material, and well as suggested further reading which Members may find useful when preparing for this debate.
Since August 2017 students taking nursing degrees in England have been funded in the same way as other higher education students via a package of loans for tuition fees and maintenance. Previously nursing students and other students on healthcare courses were funded by NHS bursaries. This change has been controversial and has impacted on applications to nursing courses.
Investing in nursing higher education in England (235 KB , PDF)
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.
This briefing includes data on student mental health, discusses whether universities have a duty of care, and sets out government policy and sector guidance.