This briefing provides an overview of key issues facing the adult social care sector during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, and provides links to some of the key official guidance for the sector.
Why the Child Support Act 1991 was introduced and a timeline of changes and reform.
This House of Commons Library briefing paper is intended to inform constituents about the financial support available to help with childcare costs.
Research Briefing
This paper explains the support available for victims and survivors of domestic abuse. This includes support from housing and social security agencies, and specialist domestic abuse support services such as Independent Domestic Violence Advisers (IDVAs) and refuges.
Research Briefing
This briefing provides information on out of area placements for looked after children in England. It also provides information on placements for looked after children in unregulated and unregistered accommodation.
Research Briefing
This briefing covers research into the prevalence, causes and impact of loneliness and interventions to address the issue. The focus is England with an overview of approaches in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Research Briefing
This briefing considers how the main parameters for the financial means-test for adult social care - such as the capital limits - have changed since 1997.
Research Briefing
This House of Commons Library Briefing provides a short overview of early years funding in England since 2017-18, including funding provided in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Research Briefing
House of Commons Library briefing on policies and services for people with a learning disability in England.
Research Briefing
This House of Commons Library briefing paper provides information about the number of informal carers in the UK and the issues they face. It also explains the rights, benefits and support available to informal carers as well as current and previous Government policy on caring.
Research Briefing
This briefing provides information on how the family courts address issues of domestic abuse in private law proceedings relating to children, in particular proceedings relating to child arrangements orders. The final two sections of the briefing provide information on proposals for reform in this area.
Debate Pack
A 'General debate on the Dementia Action Week’ has been scheduled for Thursday 27 May 2021.
Research Briefing
This briefing considers the role of the NHS and healthcare professionals in addressing domestic abuse. It looks at the use of healthcare services by victims and perpetrators, alongside initiatives such as health-based Independent Domestic Violence Advisers.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on 'e-petition 554276, relating to child food poverty' has been scheduled for Monday 24 May 2021 from 4.30pm. The debate has been initiated by Catherine McKinnell MP.
Constituency Casework
How can constituents find funding for disability equipment like wheelchairs.
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