Health and Social Care Committee

We've launched an inquiry with @CommonsEd into mental health support for children and young people. With 1 in 5 facing mental health challenges, we're examining what support is available. Read the terms of reference: committees.parliament.uk/committee/81/h…

During this week's session examining Educational Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), we heard from Anna Bird of @contactfamilies and @DCPcampaign, about her concerns on the lack of health reform in the Schools White Paper 📄

Learn more: committees.parliament.uk/publications/5…

What would access to 24/7 mental health support do you for you? The Government has responded to our report on Community Mental Health Services.

Full session details: committees.parliament.uk/event/26824/fo…

Following the major reforms to the SEND system proposed in the Schools White Paper, we will question experts about failures in the provision of healthcare support for children and young people with Educational Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Wednesday 18 March, 9.30am

This week, we've been investigating the systemic issue of patients being treated in corridors due to overcrowding in emergency departments. Chair @LaylaMoran on the issue 👇

@UK_ASO @EliLillyandCo @RCPhysicians @rcgp Due to a technical difficulty, there will be no video service and only audio will be available for this session. We apologise for the inconvenience.

Tomorrow at 9.30am we'll continue our inquiry into food and weight management, examining ways patients in England access NHS weight management services and weight loss treatments. We'll hear from @UK_ASO, @EliLillyandCo, @RCPhysicians, @rcgp and Prof Susan Jebb.

Read the correspondence in full: committees.parliament.uk/publications/5…

In January, we questioned the General Medical Council @GMCUK, the independent regulator of doctors, physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs), on its work and remit. We asked for further clarification on some responses 👇

Watch the session live tomorrow on YouTube 🔴 youtube.com/live/tJD8bNODn…

Did vaccinations help NHS prepare for winter? Tomorrow at 9.30am we will examine the Government's strategy and flu jab rollout. Witnesses include experts from @LSHTM, @ADPHUK, @ComPharmEngland, plus officials from @UKHSA, @NHSEngland and @DHSCgovuk 👇 committees.parliament.uk/event/26483/fo…

The Government has announced the National Cancer Plan for England. We’ll scrutinise delivery and push Ministers to ensure patients’ voices are heard and keep holding @DHSCgovuk to account on funding, leadership and outcomes. Read our statement 👇 committees.parliament.uk/committee/81/h…

We've launched a survey inviting people who have submitted a complaint to the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman in the past 5 years to share their opinions on the process. For more information, including how to take part, visit our website 🔗 committees.parliament.uk/committee/327/…

Watch live ⬇️ parliamentlive.tv/event/index/b9…

Find out more 👇 committees.parliament.uk/event/26371/fo…

What holds back innovation in the NHS? Tomorrow at 9.30am, we'll hold a session examining NHS pilot schemes. We'll hear from @SickleCellUK, @Mersey_Care, @SheffieldHosp, @NHSEngland, @Notts_ICS & @NIHRresearch.

Watch the full session 👉 parliamentlive.tv/event/index/7f…

During our food & weight management session this week, we challenged the big four supermarkets on how they’ll improve and promote healthier food in stores. We heard about flaws in the way that healthy foods are defined and adapting ranges for people using weight-loss injections.