Approved work: Cultivated meat
New parliamentary research project approved to consider opportunities and challenges from the production of cultivated meat.
Integrating health and social care: a path to better services and outcomes
All nations of the UK have sought to improve joint working between health and social care services. Can closer working improve the quality of care and population health, and help deal with increasing demand in England?
Living standards
Living standards, including the cost of living and employment issues, are likely to continue to be of concern to parliament over the next five years.
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Horizon scanning
Affordable housing
Access to affordable housing is a key challenge for both renters and buyers. How can the availability of affordable housing be addressed in the next parliament?
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Future research
Approved work: Wearable technologies – health opportunities and challenges
New parliamentary research project approved to consider health opportunities and challenges from wearable technologies, including prevention.
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Future research
Approved work: Virtual wards
New parliamentary research project approved to explore the role of virtual wards in supporting NHS healthcare delivery.
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POSTbrief
Water fluoridation and dental health: 2024 update
This POSTbrief provides an updated evidence summary of the effectiveness of water fluoridation schemes in England, including for addressing dental health inequalities.
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Horizon scanning
Mental health support for young people in schools
Evidence suggests that the decline of psychological wellbeing in schools has accelerated since the Covid-19 pandemic. How can we best support students individually and equitably?
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POSTnote
Support for neurodivergent children and young people
This POSTnote considers support available for neurodivergent children and young people in healthcare and education, and barriers to accessing that support.
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POSTnote
Consumer debt and mental health
This POSTnote examines the relationship between debt and mental health, alongside risk factors and policy considerations for support and interventions.
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Horizon scanning
Healthcare technologies
Technologies could transform and improve the way healthcare is delivered. What are the main concerns and challenges that policy makers should focus on?
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Horizon scanning
Healthy ageing and care for older populations
The UK has an ageing population increasingly living with multiple health conditions. Research shows there may be challenges to supporting healthy ageing and improving quality of life for older populations, as current health and social care services are under increasing pressures.
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Horizon scanning
Challenges facing disadvantaged and deprived communities
What are the challenges facing deprived communities in the UK, and what opportunities are there for addressing these?
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Horizon scanning
Inequalities in diets
Healthy diets would improve population-wide health and reduce wider health inequalities but are unaffordable for the poorest 20% of the population.
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Future research
Approved work: Psychedelic drugs and mental health
This POSTbrief will outline the regulatory and legal landscape for research using psychedelic drugs to treat a wide range of mental health disorders.
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