Approved work: Innovation in adult social care
This POSTnote will summarise current innovations in adult social care. It will review existing case studies and supporting evidence across the UK.
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Approved work: Invisible disabilities
20 to 21% of adults in the UK report having a disability. Many disabilities cannot be observed physically. This POSTnote will review current employment rights and potential future adjustments for people with disabilities.
Approved work: Biodiversity and financial risks
Destructive agricultural, forestry and fishery subsidies cancel out biodiversity funding. This POSTnote will look at the financial risks arising from investments that lead to biodiversity loss.
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Approved work: Reform of the Mental Health Act – impacts on children
This POSTnote will summarise recent trends in the use of the Mental Health Act on children and examine proposed legislative reforms.
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Approved work: Age assessments of children in immigration policy
Age assessment of asylum seekers is a complex and controversial topic. This POSTnote will assess current approaches and summarise stakeholder views on the topic.
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Parliament-research knowledge exchange mechanisms around the world
Two Parliamentary Academic Fellows are conducting a research project examining the global landscape of mechanisms connecting academic knowledge with parliaments. Find out how to contribute.
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Approved work: International shipping and emissions
Shipping is regarded as "difficult-to-decarbonise". This POSTnote will examine commitments to mitigate shipping emissions the technologies that may help to achieve this.
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Approved work: Sharing public sector data
This POSTnote will review current data sharing practices between Government and private companies, and the related challenges and opportunities.
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Approved work: Energy consumption of computing
This POSTnote will examine the energy consumption of data centres and data transmission networks. It will review energy trends and initiatives aiming to limit energy consumption.
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Approved work: Upskilling and retraining the adult workforce
This POSTnote will review known skill gaps in the UK and what social groups are most impacted by them. It will also look at the impact of training on employment, income and social mobility.
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Approved: Environmentally efficient residential buildings
A POSTnote on green building will summarise the key criteria affecting the environmental performance of buildings. It will review the challenges and opportunities for improving the UK housing stock to meet likely future standards.
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Approved: Testosterone and sports performance
A POSTnote on testosterone and sports performance will focus on the scientific literature that describes the relationship between sports performance and testosterone. It will examine the implications for transgender athletes and athletes with DSD, and how this informs policymaking by sporting bodies. It will also consider options to facilitate inclusive participation in sports and the ethical debate concerning fairness in sporting competition.