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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 02/04/2026

Meet the new members of our Independent Expert Panel 👋 The Health and Social Care Committee established the panel to look closely at commitments made by the Government across health and social care, and to help us understand if those commitments have been met.

Meet the new members of our Independent Expert Panel. Health and Social Care Committee.

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

We've launched an inquiry with the Education Committee 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...

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2/2 An illustration of a young person with text that reads 'We want to know. What is driving the increasing rates of poor mental health among children and young people? How effectively are services provided in education, community and health settings responding to need? Is there evidence that the push towards early intervention reduces demand on acute/specialist services later on? Share your views.'

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

In January, we questioned the General Medical Council @gmcuk.bsky.social, 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 👇

An image of the first page of a correspondence from the GMC - 21 January session follow-up. Read the full letter: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/51629/documents/286039/default/

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Did vaccinations help NHS prepare for winter? Tomorrow at 9.30am we will examine the Government's strategy and flu jab rollout. Find out more: committees.parliament.uk/event/26483/...

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

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 the Government to account on funding, leadership and outcomes. Read our statement 👇 committees.parliament.uk/committee/81...

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Cancer Plan: Health Committee will push Ministers for real change and patients’ voice to be heard - Committees - UK Parliament

The Chair of the Health and Social Care Committee, Layla Moran MP, has reacted to the Government’s announcement on its National Cancer Plan for England. It comes as Ministers explained the Plan ...

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

What holds back innovation in the NHS? Tomorrow at 9.30am, we'll hold a session examining NHS pilot schemes. We'll hear from Sickle Cell Society, Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield teaching hospital, NHS England, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB and NIHR Policy Research Unit.

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

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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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Tomorrow from 9.30am, we'll continue our inquiry into food and weight management. We'll question the big four supermarkets Sainsbury's, Asda, Aldi and Tesco about the role they can play in promoting healthier diets. Find out more 👇 committees.parliament.uk/event/26287/...

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Tomorrow from 2.15pm, we will question General Medical Council 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.

An image of a doctor with text that reads 'The Work of the General Medical Council. Watch on Parliament Live.'

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Last week, we held a roundtable event to hear people's experiences of weight loss treatments and services. Thank you to everyone who shared their time, insights, and personal stories with us. Follow our Food and Weight Management inquiry 👇 committees.parliament.uk/work/9239/fo...

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

The Government’s plan to shift NHS services from hospitals to neighbourhoods will fail unless working conditions for community clinicians improve. We’re calling for concrete action to be included in the forthcoming workforce plan to fix this.

A letter from the Health and Social Care Committee to the Department for Health and Social Care regarding the NHS 10 Year Workforce Plan and neighbourhood health. Read the letter in full: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/50969/documents/282279/default/

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

At our session this week, Minister @skinnock.bsky.social told us that currently, only 24% of the country has coverage for an out-of-hours palliative and end-of-life care helpline, and nationwide implementation is expected to take place in 2027 ⬇️

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Tomorrow from 9.30am, we will question Minister Stephen Kinnock and NHS England leaders on how palliative and end of life care services can be improved. Find out more: committees.parliament.uk/event/26150/...

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Tomorrow from 9.30am, we’ll question Wes Streeting MP, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the work of the department. Find out more 👇 committees.parliament.uk/event/25897/...

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

During our healthy ageing session, Bethany Badrock from @greatermcr.bsky.social emphasised that securing the right funding is crucial to strengthening the sector ⬇️

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Tomorrow from 9.30am, we’ll continue our work on increasing physical activity among older adults as part of our healthy ageing inquiry. We’ll hear from local government, voluntary, leisure and sport services in local areas.

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

The recent sugar tax expansion means that, from 2028, soft drink companies will be required to pay tax if their products contain over 4.5 grams of sugar per 100ml. It’s currently set at 5 grams. We asked the @foodanddrinkfed.bsky.social, why not 4 grams per 100ml?

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Tomorrow from 9.15am, we’ll continue our work examining government policies to reduce obesity and promote healthy diets. We'll hear from hospitality and food and drink manufacturing industry representatives @ukhospitality.bsky.social and @foodanddrinkfed.bsky.social.

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

The Government’s 10-Year Health Plan aims to shift services from major hospitals to neighbourhoods. Tomorrow from 9.30am we’ll question how the NHS workforce could adapt to these changes. We'll hear from representatives of different sections of the NHS workforce.

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

“It’s the sense of belonging — being part of a community.” 💬 Adam Blaze, Chief Executive of @activityalliance.bsky.social, shared with us about the impact of prescribing physical activity for older people during our session on healthy ageing.

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Our Chair, @laylamoran.bsky.social, has written to the Health Minister, Baroness Gillian Merron, expressing deep concern over delays to the independent maternity and neonatal care investigation. Read our letter: committees.parliament.uk/publications...

The Chair of the Health and Social Care Committee has expressed deep concern to the Government regarding delays in carrying out the independent maternity and neonatal care investigation. In her letter to the Minister Baroness Gillian Merron, Layla Moran MP writes that the revised timetable for the investigation risks undermining public confidence, and calls into question whether evidence submitted by families can be meaningfully analysed before the final report is due to be published in the spring. Read the full letter: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/50206/documents/270890/default/

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

How can older people be supported to stay active to avoid illness and injury? Tomorrow from 9.30am, we’ll continue our inquiry on healthy ageing. We’ll hear from charities, the social care sector and expert witnesses.

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

At our session last week on food and weight management, we heard from Prof Christina Vogel, Director of the Centre for Food Policy at @citystgeorges.bsky.social, that an alarming 800,000 adults have not been working since 2019 due to poor health, much of it linked to diet. 1/2

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

How can the Government help reduce obesity rates? Tomorrow from 9.30am, we’ll continue our inquiry on food and weight management. We’ll hear from @healthaction.bsky.social, @nestauk.bsky.social, @biteback2030.bsky.social, @oha-updates.bsky.social and health experts.

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Sir Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer, highlighted the “extraordinary impact” of physical activity on health in our later years during our session this week on healthy ageing. 1/2 🧵

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Tomorrow from 9.30am, we’ll hold our first session on increasing physical activity among older adults as part of our healthy ageing inquiry. We’ll hear from Sir Chris Whitty, DHSC’s Chief Medical Officer, Sir Muir Gray, and representatives from @age-uk.bsky.social and @ageingbetter.bsky.social.

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

1/2 🧵 During our session this week on sexual health services in England, we heard from Dr Haider of @cosrh.org, who shared the story of a 55-year-old patient affected by fragmented care. Watch the clip below to hear her explain the real-life impact of these service gaps.

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Tomorrow at 9.30am, join our session on sexual health services in England, exploring how service providers can adapt to trends and challenges.

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

During our Food and Weight Management session this week, Anna Taylor, Chief Executive of @foodfoundation.bsky.social, highlighted how income inequality shapes our food choices. Listen to her insights 👇

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

“Junk food has become the cultural wallpaper — it’s everywhere, constantly centre stage for young people.” Youth activist, Alice from @biteback2030.bsky.social told us about her experience of junk food adverts during our Food and Weight Management evidence session.

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

From 1.30pm tomorrow, @paulettehamiltonmp.bsky.social will be making a statement in Westminster Hall on our Black Maternal Health Report. The report finds that Black women in England continue to face unacceptable disparities in maternity outcomes. Watch ⬇️ www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Tomorrow, 9.30am We will hold the first session of our inquiry into Food and Weight Management by exploring access to affordable, healthy food. We will hear from @biteback2030.bsky.social @adphuk.bsky.social @alexrosecharity.bsky.social Food Foundation & Greater Manchester Public Health Network

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Black women are 2.3 times more likely to die in pregnancy, childbirth or the postnatal period Our new report calls for change across England’s maternity services and demands that the voices of Black women are no longer ignored. Read our report ⬇️ committees.parliament.uk/committee/81...

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

On World Suicide Prevention Day, we are reminded of the crucial need for mental health support and safety for everyone. Tomorrow at 9:30 am, we’ll question Baroness Merron, along with DHSC & NHS England, as we conclude our Community Mental Health Service Inquiry.

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Tomorrow, 12.30pm We're questioning the Chief Executive and other representatives of @NHSEngland on the abolition of NHS England and reforms to Integrated Care Boards.

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The work of NHS England. Watch on Parliament Live.

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Tomorrow, 9:30am We're questioning @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social, Minister for Public Health and Prevention at Department of Health and Social Care and representatives from Department of Education as we conclude our inquiry on the support for children and families during the first 1000 days of life.

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

What more should the Government and food industry do to address social inequalities and improve access to affordable, healthy food? How can we best support people living with obesity? Our new inquiry aims to answer these key questions. Share your views in our survey 👇

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Monday, 2pm ⏰ We'll question the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the 10 Year Health Plan. Wes Streeting will be joined on the panel by the CEO of NHS England, and DHSC Director General for the 10 Year Health Plan.

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

In 2023, our predecessor committee found a crisis of access in NHS dentistry. Two years on, what progress has been made? From 9.30am on Wednesday, we’re returning to the issue to examine reform, recovery and the future of NHS dentistry. Watch the video from @paulettehamiltonmp.bsky.social

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Tomorrow, 9:30am We're continuing our inquiry into the first 1000 days of life and exploring the support provided to children and families by NHS services. Find out more 👇 committees.parliament.uk/event/24699/...

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

With activity levels falling in older adults, how can we promote healthy ageing through physical activity? Watch the video from @paulettehamiltonmp.bsky.social and share your views with the Committee by Thursday 7 August 2025. Submit your evidence here ⬇️ committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evi...

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

We've launched a new inquiry into the role of physical activity in improving the health and wellbeing of older people. With activity levels dropping especially in older people, how can we turn the tide? Get involved 👉 committees.parliament.uk/committee/81...

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Tomorrow, 9.30am, we're continuing our inquiry into Black maternal health by hearing from Minister Baroness Merron, @england.nhs.uk, @rcm.org.uk ‬Project BUMP, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, and Birmingham and Solihull United Maternity & Newborn Partnership.

An image of a Black mother carrying her newborn, with text reading 'Black maternal health. Watch on Parliament Live'

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Tomorrow, 9:30am We're continuing our inquiry into the first 1000 days of life and examining local authority provision of early years services through the Family Hubs model. We'll hear from @theifs.bsky.social @barnardos.org.uk @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social, and Hull City Council

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Tomorrow at 9.30am We're continuing our work on community mental health services taking evidence on good and innovative practice in community mental health services. Learn more 👇

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Gambling can cause serious harm. Financial, physical, and mental harm. In England, there are 117 to 496 gambling-related suicides every year. We're calling on Government to act now. Read more: committees.parliament.uk/committee/81...

A letter from the Health and Social Care Committee to the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Prevention.

Read the letter by following this link: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/81/health-and-social-care-committee/news/206727/gamblingrelated-harms-mps-call-on-government-to-act/

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Health and Social Care Committee @commonshealth.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

The social care system in England is broken. We're calling on Government to measure the cost of inaction on reforming the current system and see the sector's wider potential. Read the report: committees.parliament.uk/committee/81...

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