Approved work: Reform of the Mental Health Act – people with learning difficulties and autism
This POSTnote will explore the implications of the Government's proposals to reform the Act and summarise stakeholder perspectives.

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This POSTnote will explore the implications of the Government's proposals to reform the Act and summarise stakeholder perspectives.
This POSTnote will identify the factors contributing to the health inequalities experienced by men and analyse the policy interventions in healthcare.
This POSTnote will outline how reproductive organoids, which imitate the structure and function of reproductive organs, and artificial germ cells can be used to inform fertility research.
This POSTnote will provide an overview of the potential policy issues that AI raises. These could include economic and societal benefits, and risks relating to disinformation, national security, as well as existential risks.
Green skills are the capabilities required in role tackling environment challenges. This POSTnote will provide an overview of green skills, and summarise strategies to ensure they are present in the UK workforce.
This POSTnote will outline current uses of AI for education delivery and assessment in the UK, and review evidence for opportunities and challenges, drawing insight from international developments.
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