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We will examine private sector provision of weight loss medication, as well as concerns about regulation of black market products and of eligibility and safety checks being circumvented online. Wednesday 25 March, 9.30am 🗓️ Watch live on YouTube: youtube.com/live/8H8kEWrmOW4…
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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 📄
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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.
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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
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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 👇
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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.
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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.
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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/com…
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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 👇
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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/eve…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Our session on food and weight management has started. We'll hear from the big four supermarkets @Sainsburys, @Asda, @AldiUK and @Tesco ⬇️ youtube.com/live/CCxxKt5MtjU…
Tomorrow from 9.30am, we'll continue our inquiry into food and weight management. We'll question the big four supermarkets @Sainsburys, @Asda, @AldiUK and @Tesco about the role they can play in promoting healthier diets. Find out more 👇 committees.parliament.uk/eve…
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Tomorrow from 9.30am, we'll continue our inquiry into food and weight management. We'll question the big four supermarkets @Sainsburys, @Asda, @AldiUK and @Tesco about the role they can play in promoting healthier diets. Find out more 👇 committees.parliament.uk/eve…
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Tomorrow from 2.15pm, we will question @GMCUK on a range of issues, including how it has implemented the regulation of physician associates and anaesthesia associates since the legislation came into force in December 2024.
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Tomorrow from 2.15pm, we will question @GMCUK on a range of issues, including how it has implemented the regulation of physician associates and anaesthesia associates since the legislation came into force in December 2024.
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