Obesity statistics
28% of adults in England are obese and a further 36% are overweight. This briefing covers statistics on obesity among adults and children in the UK.
HIV Testing Week
A Westminster Hall debate on HIV testing week is scheduled for Thursday 13 February 2025 at 1:30pm. The debate will be led by David Mundell MP.
Prevention of cardiovascular disease
A Westminster Hall debate on the prevention of cardiovascular disease is scheduled for Thursday 13 February 2025 at 3:00pm. The debate will be led by Jim Shannon MP.
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Research Briefing
Medical use of cannabis
Cannabis is a controlled drug in the UK. Cannabis-based medicines can be prescribed by specialist doctors, but few such medicines have product licences.
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Debate Pack
Debate on innovation in the field of rare retinal disease
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall for 3pm on 23 January on innovation in the field of rare retinal disease. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Jim Shannon MP.
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Research Briefing
Weight loss medicines in England
A briefing on the licensing, regulation and supply of new weight loss medications in England.
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Research Briefing
Cancer statistics for England
Data and charts on cancer diagnoses, deaths, survival, and NHS services in England.
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Debate Pack
Employment rights of people with a terminal illness
A Westminster Hall debate on employment rights of people with a terminal illness is scheduled for Wednesday 18 December 2024, from 9:30 to 11:00am. The debate will be led by Lee Baron MP.
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Debate Pack
Treatment of lobular breast cancer
A Westminster Hall debate on the treatment of lobular breast cancer is scheduled for Tuesday 10 December 2024 at 2.30pm. The debate will be led by Helen Hayes MP.
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Debate Pack
Rare autoimmune rheumatic diseases
A Westminster Hall debate on rare autoimmune rheumatic diseases is scheduled for Tuesday 10 December 2024 at 9.30am. The debate will be led by Jim Shannon MP.
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Research Briefing
Sexual and reproductive health statistics for England
A summary of statistics on sexual and reproductive health in England, with a focus on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV, contraception, conception and abortion, and related service provision.
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Debate Pack
International Men’s Day 2024
A debate on International Men's Day is scheduled to take place on Thursday 21 November 2024. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Sam Rushworth MP.
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Debate Pack
Respiratory health
A Westminster Hall debate on respiratory health is scheduled for Thursday 14 November 2024. The debate will be led by Jim Shannon MP.
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Research Briefing
Developments in dementia treatments
This briefing focuses on two disease-modifying dementia drugs that are currently being appraised by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE): lecanemab and donanemab
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Long covid
Information about long covid, including guidance and services for long covid patients, statistics and the impact of long covid on healthcare, employment and education.
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