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Sexual and reproductive healthcare

WebPublished Friday, 15 March, 2024. Most sexual and reproductive healthcare services in England are commissioned by local authorities and funded through a public health grant …

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Mental health, wellbeing and personal development in schools

WebSchools are required to provide support for the mental health and wellbeing of pupils. Sex, relationships and citizenship education are also included in the national …

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Primary and community care: Improving patient outcomes

WebPublished Wednesday, 10 August, 2022. In Focus. Health. Eren Waitzman. This article details primary and community care services and examines their impact on patient …

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The 75th anniversary of the NHS: How is it doing

WebThe NHS marked its 75th anniversary on 5 July 2023, having been established in 1948 under the National Health Service Act 1946. Issuing a statement on …

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Covid-19: Health literacy and public health information

WebPublic health information has been a central tool in the Government’s fight against Covid-19. However, the public’s ability to obtain, process and understand health …

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The NHS at 75: The past and future of its funding model

WebThe National Health Service Act establishing the NHS was passed in 1946, coming into effect on 5 July 1948.The founding principles of the service were that it …

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Artificial intelligence: Development, risks and regulation

WebArtificial intelligence (AI) is developing at a rapid pace. From generative language models like ChatGPT to advances in medical screening technology, …

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Health and Social Care Act 2012: Performance and Sustainability …

WebThe Health and Social Care Act 2012 received royal assent on 27 March 2012, with many of its provisions coming into force on 1 April 2013. It introduced …

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Relationship between health and food production

WebThere has been notable scrutiny of the link between health and food, including in 2020 by an ad hoc committee in the House of Lords. It found that the UK food system …

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NHS in England: Current performance and innovation

WebThe NHS in England has not been able to meet many of its pledges on maximum waiting times for patients in recent years. Challenges facing the health service …

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Long-term sustainability of the NHS: Options for systems and …

WebIn response to recent pressures in the NHS, there has been debate about the sustainability of the NHS and its funding model. In preparation for a House of Lords …

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Social care provision in the UK and the role of carers

WebOn 24 June 2021, the House of Lords is due to debate a motion on social care provision and the role of carers. The term ‘social care’ can include all forms of personal and practical …

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Health care in rural areas

WebThere are several challenges facing the delivery of health care in rural areas, including generally older populations, larger distances to cover, and poor connectivity (of …

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Covid-19: How has it affected the sustainable development goals

WebThe agenda included 17 goals relating to people and the environment, termed the sustainable development goals (SDGs). Covid-19 has had a negative impact on …

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Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) …

WebThe Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 were laid before both Houses on 22 June 2021. The …

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Staff shortages in the NHS and social care sectors

WebRecent data has revealed that the number of vacancies in the NHS and social care sectors has increased since September 2020. Health bodies and organisations …

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Social care: challenges, funding and reform

WebOn 14 October 2021, the House of Lords is due to debate a motion moved by Baroness Pitkeathley (Labour) that “ (1) this House takes note of the challenges facing social care …

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Poverty in the UK: Government policy

WebThere were approximately 11 million people in the UK in relative poverty (before housing costs) in 2021/22. Many people on low incomes receive cash benefits, …

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