Housing: demographic and environmental trends
How can the housing be adapted to an ageing population and to meet the challenge of climate change?

A POSTnote that explores the role of biobanks in health research.
Biobanks (331 KB , PDF)
Biobanks are repositories of biological samples, physical measurements and outcome and behavioural data collected for research, clinical practice or public health monitoring. Most biobanks are established to investigate the common determinants of mortality and morbidity. This briefing updates POSTnote 180 and summarises biobank activity in the UK and the legal, ethical and practical issues.
Biobanks (331 KB , PDF)
How can the housing be adapted to an ageing population and to meet the challenge of climate change?
Research has linked wearable devices with the prevention, detection and mitigation of disease. What are the public health benefits and what are the risks?
Mental ill health is on the rise and costs the UK economy billions of pounds every year. How can policymakers support psychological wellbeing and build resilience in England?