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Diseases

  • Research Briefing

    Coronavirus: Support for landlords and tenants

    Monday, 20 December, 2021

    This briefing explains measures taken during the coronavirus outbreak to help renting households retain their homes. It covers calls for more assistance to prevent evictions and homelessness.

    • Research Briefing
    • Diseases
    • Housing and planning
    • Housing benefits
    • Rented housing
    • Covid-19
  • Research Briefing

    Coronavirus: Economic impact

    Friday, 17 December, 2021

    The pandemic led to a severe recession, followed by a strong recovery. This briefing examines different aspects of the economic impact of the pandemic to date and outlines the key issues for the economic outlook, including the Omicron variant.

    • Research Briefing
    • Diseases
    • Economic policy
    • Economic situation
    • Public spending
    • Covid-19
  • Constituency Casework

    Coronavirus: Student accommodation in England

    Thursday, 09 December, 2021

    Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about student accommodation during the coronavirus pandemic.

    • Constituency Casework
    • Diseases
    • Education
    • Housing and planning
    • Covid-19
  • Research Briefing

    Medical use of cannabis

    Wednesday, 08 December, 2021

    This briefing provides an overview on the change in the law, debate on medicinal cannabis products and the Medical Cannabis (Access) Bill, which will have its Second Reading on 10 December 2021.

    • Research Briefing
    • Crime
    • Diseases
    • Health services
    • Medicine
  • Debate Pack

    Treatment of sickle cell

    Monday, 06 December, 2021

    A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 8 December at 2.30pm on treatment of sickle cell. The debate will be opened by Pat McFadden MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Diseases
  • Debate Pack

    E-petition on research into Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva

    Tuesday, 30 November, 2021

    An e-petition on research into Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva will be debated in Westminster Hall on Monday 6 December at 4.30pm. The debate will be opened by Elliot Colburn MP on behalf of the Petitions Committee.

    • Debate Pack
    • Diseases
    • Sciences
  • Debate Pack

    E-petition debate on access to emergency asthma treatment in commercial kitchens

    Friday, 26 November, 2021

    A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall on Monday 29 November at 4.30pm on an e-petition relating to access to salbutamol inhalers. The debate will be opened by Nick Fletcher MP on behalf of the Petitions Committee.

    • Debate Pack
    • Diseases
    • Medicine
  • Research Briefing

    Covid-19 status certification

    Wednesday, 24 November, 2021

    Covid-19 status certification (also referred to as a "vaccine passport") has been proposed as a means of reducing the risk of transmitting the Covid-19 virus in a number of settings. This briefing explores the Government's policy on certification. It also provides discussion on the scientific evidence and other issues associated with the use of certification.

    • Research Briefing
    • Aviation
    • Business
    • Culture, media and sport
    • Diseases
    • Health
    • Health services
    • Industry
    • Institutions
    • Medicine
    • Sciences
    • Work and incomes
    • Covid-19
  • Research Briefing

    School inspections in England: Ofsted

    Sunday, 21 November, 2021

    Provides background on Ofsted inspections of state-funded schools in England. Updated for Autumn 2021 term.

    • Research Briefing
    • Diseases
    • Education
    • Schools
  • Research Briefing

    Coronavirus: Business interruption insurance

    Friday, 19 November, 2021

    An overview of how business interruption insurance policies have been interpreted in the context of the coronavirus pandemic.

    • Research Briefing
    • Business
    • Consumers
    • Diseases
    • Finance
    • Covid-19
  • Debate Pack

    Opposition Day debate on Humble Address: Randox Covid Contracts

    Wednesday, 17 November, 2021

    An Opposition Day debate on Humble Address: Randox Covid Contracts will be held today, 17 November 2021. This House of Commons Library information page has been prepared ahead of this debate.

    • Debate Pack
    • Diseases
    • Government
    • Public spending
  • Debate Pack

    Support for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

    Monday, 15 November, 2021

    There will be a debate in Westminster Hall at 9:30am on 17 November 2021, on Support for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This debate is sponsored by Mike Amesbury MP. 

    • Debate Pack
    • Diseases
    • Health
    • Health services
  • Research Briefing

    Cancer statistics (England)

    Thursday, 04 November, 2021

    Data and charts on cancer diagnosis, deaths, survival, and NHS treatments in England.

    • Research Briefing
    • Diseases
    • Health services
  • Debate Pack

    e-petition debate on endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome

    Thursday, 28 October, 2021

    A debate will be held in Westminster Hall on Monday 1 November 2021 on an e-petition on endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome. The subject for the debate has been nominated by the Petitions Committee and the debate will be opened by Taiwo Owatemi MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Diseases
    • Sciences
  • Research Briefing

    Coronavirus: holiday bookings

    Thursday, 14 October, 2021

    This House of Commons briefing paper provides an overview of what consumers can expect when their travel or holiday booking has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, and their legal rights.

    • Research Briefing
    • Aviation
    • Consumers
    • Diseases
    • Covid-19

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