This House of Commons Library briefing paper examines suicide prevention policies and strategies throughout the UK. It outlines national and local approaches to prevention policy in England, as well as Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
This Commons Library briefing addresses commonly asked questions about the roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccine.
An overview of how business interruption insurance policies have been interpreted in the context of the coronavirus pandemic.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on ‘National Stroke Programme and aftercare and rehabilitation services for stroke patients’ has been scheduled for Wednesday 21 April 2021 from 4:50-5:50pm. The debate has been initiated by Sir Robert Neill MP.
Research Briefing
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.
Research Briefing
There are 14 British Overseas Territories across the globe with a total population of 260,000. The Territories differ greatly in their level of economic and social development and their population size. Since March 2020 the UK Government has been working with the Overseas Territories to ensure that they receive the help they need to manage outbreaks of Covid-19.
Research Briefing
An overview of the development and rollout of the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans Scheme, the Coronavirus Larger Business Interruption Loans Scheme and the Bounce Back Loans Scheme, including refinements and challenges, as well as the subsequent Recovery Loans Scheme.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on ‘Waiting lists for elective surgical operations’ has been scheduled for Tuesday 20 April 2021 from 2:30-4:00pm. The debate has been initiated by Peter Dowd MP.
Research Briefing
This House of Commons Library briefing sets out the system of support for children and young people in England aged 0-25 with special educational needs (SEN). The briefing provides an overview of the new system introduced in 2014, the transitional arrangements, and how the new system differs from that which preceded it. It also includes a brief history of the movement towards reform that preceded the 2014 changes, and information on the impact of the new system available to date.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on ‘e-petition 301079, relating to Black maternal healthcare and mortality’ has been scheduled for Monday 19 April 2021 from 6:15pm. The debate has been initiated by Catherine McKinnell MP.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on ‘e-petition 259892, relating to relating to air ambulance funding’ has been scheduled for Monday 26 April 2021 from 4:30-6:00pm. The debate has been initiated by Martyn Day MP.
Research Briefing
This paper provides an overview of the rules surrounding COVID-19 and returning to work. It discusses the lockdown legislation, employer's health and safety obligations and when workers can refuse to go to work.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the 'Women and Equalities Committee: covid, disability and access to services' has been scheduled for Thursday 15 April 2021 from 1.30-3.00pm. The debate has been nominated by the Liaison Committee.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper explains measures taken by the Government during the coronavirus outbreak to assist households in the rented sector to retain their homes. The paper covers the introduction of extended notice periods and restrictions on the enforcement of court orders. The ban on enforcing eviction orders in England is due to expire on 31 May 2021. There are widespread calls for more assistance for landlords and tenants in response to the economic pressures they face due to the pandemic.
Research Briefing
The pandemic has led to a severe recession. This briefing examines different aspects of the economic impact of the crisis to date and outlines the key issues for the economic outlook.
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