NHS strike action in England
Strikes have been taking place across the NHS in England. This briefing looks at Government pay offers, what unions are asking for and when strikes will happen.

This House of Commons Library briefing paper provides information on the Health and Social Care (Safety and Quality) Bill, which received its Second Reading on 7 November 2014. It is a Private Members Bill containing measures intended to improve patient safety. It was introduced by Jeremy Lefroy MP, who came fifth in the Private Members’ Bill ballot.
Health and Social Care (Safety and Quality) Bill [Bill 17 of 2014-15] (312 KB , PDF)
This Library briefing paper provides information on the Health and Social Care (Safety and Quality) Bill, which received its Second Reading on 7 November 2014. It is a Private Members Bill introduced by the MP for Stafford, Jeremy Lefroy, who came fifth in the Private Members’ Bill ballot.
The Bill has three distinct objectives that together seek to improve patient safety. Specifically:
• Clause 1 seeks to ensure that the requirements for health and social care providers registration with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) cover safety of care;
• Clauses 2, 3 and 4, and Schedule 1, seek to improve the linkage and sharing of patient information between health and social care services to help ensure safer, more effective and integrated care;
• Clauses 5 and Schedule 2 seek to give the various regulators of health and social care professionals an overarching objective of public protection.
Health and Social Care (Safety and Quality) Bill [Bill 17 of 2014-15] (312 KB , PDF)
Strikes have been taking place across the NHS in England. This briefing looks at Government pay offers, what unions are asking for and when strikes will happen.
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 1.30pm on Thursday 8 June on preventing obesity and fatty liver disease. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Wayne David MP.
A briefing on healthcare facilities and challenges in the UK's Overseas Territories and the quota system in place enabling access to healthcare in the UK.