Research Briefing
Who provides informal care?
Statistics on who provides informal care in the UK, as well as their employment, incomes and earnings
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Research Briefing
NHS integrated care board (ICB) funding in England
NHS England funding allocations distributed to Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) in 2024/25.
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Research Briefing
Mental health policy and services in England
This briefing provides an overview of mental health policy in England.
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Debate Pack
Sepsis awareness
There will be a debate on sepsis awareness on Wednesday 9 October 2024 in Westminster Hall, led by Lee Anderson MP.
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Research Briefing
UK disability statistics: Prevalence and life experiences
An estimated 16.1 million people in the UK had a disability in 2022/23, accounting for 24% of the total population.
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Debate Pack
Lord Darzi’s Independent Investigation into NHS Performance
There will be a debate on Lord Darzi's Independent Investigation into NHS Performance on Monday 7 October 2024. This debate will take place in the House of Commons chamber.
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Research Briefing
Infected Blood Inquiry: compensation
The Infected Blood Public Inquiry recommended that the government should set up a compensation scheme for those infected and affected by contaminated blood, blood products and tissue. The government accepted this recommendation and made regulations to establish the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme in August 2024.
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Research Briefing
Antimicrobial resistance
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant threat to public health. This briefing provides information on the causes and implications of the development and spread of AMR and about UK and international action to address it.
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Research Briefing
Informal carers health and wellbeing
Informal and unpaid carers provide vital support for many people with health and social care needs. However, there is growing evidence that the demands of caring are increasingly impacting carers’ own physical and mental health.
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Research Briefing
Suicide prevention policy
Suicide rates in the England have reached their highest level since 1999. The government introduced a new suicide prevention strategy for England in September 2023.
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Debate Pack
Preventable baby deaths
There will be a debate on preventable baby deaths at 9:30am on Wednesday 4 September 2024. This debate will take place in Westminster Hall and will be led by Lee Anderson MP.
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Debate Pack
Healthcare provision in the East of England
A debate on healthcare provision in the East of England will take place in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 3 September 2024. This debate pack provides background and related press and parliamentary material.
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Research Briefing
Infected Blood Inquiry: recommendations for recognition, healthcare and patient safety
The Infected Blood Inquiry made recommendations to improve patient care and safety, and strengthen the voice of patients in the healthcare system.
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Research Briefing
Hormone pregnancy tests
Pregnancy tests that involved taking tablets containing hormones were used from the late 1950s until the 1970s in the UK. The use of these medicines has been linked to birth abnormalities but the evidence is disputed.
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Research Briefing
The immigration health surcharge
Temporary migrants in the UK usually pay a surcharge based on the length of their visa, which raises money for healthcare spending.
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