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Health and Social Care Act 2012: Performance and Sustainability of the NHS

Wednesday, 03 August, 2016

This Library briefing has been prepared ahead of the forthcoming debate on the impact of the Health and Social Care Act 2012 on the current performance of the National Health Service and its future sustainability. It provides a summary of the changes brought in by the Health and Social Care Act 2012, presents statistics on NHS performance and provides information on recent developments in regard to the issue of the NHS’s finances and its sustainability.
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- Health
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Support for Parents in Navigating Schools’ Admissions

Tuesday, 26 July, 2016

This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material in preparation for the forthcoming debate on support for parents in navigating schools’ admissions.
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- Education
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NHS and Social Care Workforce: Implications of Leaving the European Union

Friday, 15 July, 2016

This Library briefing has been prepared ahead of the forthcoming debate on the implications of the European Union referendum result on the NHS and social care workforce, particularly with regard to ‘safe’ staffing levels. It details statistics on the numbers of citizens from other EU member states currently working in the NHS and social care; examines a range of commentary and reaction to the result of the referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union and the potential implications for staffing in the NHS; and briefly examines the debate and recent developments on the issue of ‘safe’ staffing levels.
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- Health
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Bread and Flour Regulations (Folic Acid) Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages

Tuesday, 05 July, 2016

This House of Lords Library briefing provides background information in advance of the second reading of the Bread and Flour Regulations (Folic Acid) Bill in the House of Lords on Friday 8 July 2016.
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- Health
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Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016:Regret Motions

Thursday, 30 June, 2016

This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material in preparation for the forthcoming regret motions on the Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016.
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- Health
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Historical Child Sex Abuse Investigations

Monday, 27 June, 2016

A number of investigations into historical child sex abuse in the UK have been launched by the police and public institutions in recent years. This follows allegations that claims of child sex abuse made against public figures had not been properly investigated in the past. This briefing focuses on the existing guidance for conducting these investigations and provides background information on recent investigations that have taken place. It has been written in preparation for a debate that is due to take place in the House of Lords on 30 June 2016 on the case for introducing statutory guidelines relating to the investigation of cases of historical child sex abuse.
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Children and Social Work Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages

Thursday, 09 June, 2016

This Lords Library briefing provides an overview of the Children and Social Work Bill, the background to it, and summarises reaction to date on the measures proposed in the Bill.
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- Families & Social Services
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Digital Skills Committee: The UK’s Digital Future

Wednesday, 08 June, 2016

This Briefing Pack contains material in preparation for the forthcoming debate on the Digital Skills Committee Report: The UK’s Digital Future.
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Renters’ Rights Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages

Monday, 06 June, 2016

This House of Lords Library briefing provides background information in advance of the second reading of the Renters' Rights Bill in the House of Lords on Friday 10 June 2016.
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- Housing
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Female Genital Mutilation and the Lack of Successful Prosecutions

Thursday, 02 June, 2016

This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material in preparation for the forthcoming debate on Female Genital Mutilation, and the lack of successful prosecutions for that offence.
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Tackling Obesity: Recent Dietary Advice

Thursday, 02 June, 2016

This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material in preparation for the forthcoming QSD on dietary advice regarding tackling obesity.
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- Health
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Science and Technology Committee: Genetically Modified Insects

Friday, 27 May, 2016

This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant to the forthcoming debate in the House of Lords on Science and Technology Committee: Genetically Modified Insects
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QSD on Plans to Ensure that Every Eligible Young Voter is Registered to Vote Ahead of the Deadline for the EU Referendum on 7 June

Monday, 23 May, 2016

This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant to the forthcoming debate in the House of Lords on Plans to Ensure that Every Eligible Young Voter is Registered to Vote Ahead of the Deadline for the EU Referendum on 7 June
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Debate on the Case for Improved Individual School Capacity to Deal with Commonly Occurring Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, in the Light of the Increasing Number of Academies and Free Schools

Monday, 23 May, 2016

This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant to the forthcoming debate in the House of Lords on the Case for Improved Individual School Capacity to Deal with Commonly Occurring Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, in the Light of the Increasing Number of Academies and Free Schools.
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- Education
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Debate on the Recommendations of the Five Year Forward View for Mental Health and the Case for Ensuring Equal Access to Mental and Physical Healthcare

Friday, 20 May, 2016

This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material in preparation for the forthcoming debate on the Recommendations of the Five Year Forward View for Mental Health and the Case for Ensuring Equal Access to Mental and Physical Healthcare.
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- Health

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