Information between 4th April 2024 - 14th April 2024
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Select Committee Documents |
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Tuesday 9th April 2024
Written Evidence - JUSTICE CJB0010 - Criminal Justice Bill 2023 Human Rights (Joint Committee) Found: JUSTICE would urge the development of greater external services, including mental health support and |
Friday 5th April 2024
Report - Second Report - Pet welfare and abuse Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Found: Environment AgencyHC 546 3rd The price of plastic: ending the toll of plastic waste HC 22 4th Rural mental |
Monday 25th March 2024
Oral Evidence - 2024-03-25 16:30:00+00:00 Health and Social Care Committee Found: Health Act. |
Monday 25th March 2024
Oral Evidence - 2024-03-25 16:00:00+00:00 Children, young people and the built environment - Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee Found: evidence commentary on the evidence in terms of screen-based activities in children and young people’s mental |
Monday 25th March 2024
Oral Evidence - Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Royal College of Midwives, and Neonatal Nurses Association Preterm Birth - Preterm Birth Committee Found: know this admission into a 22 neonatal service can increase family breakdown and adverse maternal mental |
Written Answers |
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Mental Health: Boys
Asked by: Lord Farmer (Conservative - Life peer) Wednesday 10th April 2024 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask His Majesty's Government what action they are taking to help the mental health of boys who were impacted by the lockdown restrictions. Answered by Lord Markham - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) We want to ensure that all children and young people get the mental health support they need, including boys. By the end of 2023/24 the overall spending on mental health has increased by more than £4.7 billion in cash terms since 2018/19 (before the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions were introduced). There are now around 400 mental health support teams in place across England, covering 3.4 million children or around 35% of pupils in schools and colleges. We estimate this will increase to 44% by April 2024 and we are working to increase this coverage to 50% of pupils by March 2025. There are also currently around 65 locally funded early support hubs in England. These hubs are open to those aged 11 to 25 years old and, importantly, they are for anyone who may not meet the threshold to receive National Health Service support. Following a competitive commercial process from hubs across the country, the government is now providing up to £8 million to 24 existing hubs to provide even more support. This means children and young people, including boys, who are experiencing feelings of anxiety or stress will have a physical space to go to in their community when their problems first emerge, without the need for a referral. |
Petitions |
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Stop Clock Changing for the Sake of Animals and Mental Health Petition Open - 26 SignaturesSign this petition 11 Oct 2024 closes in 5 months, 2 weeks We urge the Government to put an end to what we consider to be the outdated practice of clock changing. This biannual ritual not only disrupts daily routines but we believe it may inflict significant harm on animals and on people's mental health. Found: Stop Clock Changing for the Sake of Animals and Mental Health |
Changing things in educational settings to best support teacher’s mental health Petition Rejected - 14 SignaturesThe government needs to have stricter rules for schools in regards to supporting and helping teachers in schools. The government needs to put clear boundaries in place for schools, so they cannot put pressure upon pressure onto teachers who are already overworked and overwhelmed. This petition was rejected on 10th Apr 2024 as it duplicates an existing petitionFound: role, schools are increasingly criticising and overworking teachers to the point of leaving due to mental |
Demanding a Fairer Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE)- Simplify or Allow Open Book Petition Rejected - 7 SignaturesThe SQE was designed to give aspiring solicitors a wider chance of becoming solicitors as opposed to the LPC. However, majority of very intelligent and knowledgable individuals are failing the SQE due to how tough it is to pass. The SQE may be accessible but it is difficult to pass, which is costly This petition was rejected on 9th Apr 2024 for not being a Government or Parliamentary matterFound: shared their experiences of either just about passing or failing have said it has had a strain on their mental |
Review and reform VAT for registered mental health service providers Petition Open - 26 SignaturesSign this petition 8 Oct 2024 closes in 5 months, 1 week We want the UK government to: Conduct a comprehensive review of the impact of VAT on access to mental health services. Found: We call for VAT exemption for all registered mental health service providers, including all counsellors |
Do not support the Health and Equality Acts (Amendment) Bill Petition Open - 84 SignaturesSign this petition 5 Oct 2024 closes in 5 months, 1 week I am concerned that the Bill would restrict access to gender affirming care for trans children, such as hormone therapy. It would mean that healthcare professionals who provide this care could be prosecuted. Found: prevent trans children from socially transitioning at school and could lead to an increase in serious mental |
Bill Documents |
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Apr. 12 2024
HL Bill 57-I Marshalled list for Report Victims and Prisoners Bill 2022-23 Amendment Paper Found: health tribunals (1) Chapter 2 of Part 3 of the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 |
Apr. 09 2024
HL Bill 57(e) Amendments for Report Victims and Prisoners Bill 2022-23 Amendment Paper Found: LORD BELLAMY _ After Clause 17, insert the following new Clause— “Victim representations to mental |
Department Publications - Transparency |
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Friday 12th April 2024
Home Office Source Page: Non-technical summaries granted in 2024 Document: Non-technical summaries: projects granted in 2024, January to March (PDF) Found: There is growing evidence on the association between air pollution and mental health, cognitive decline |
Department Publications - Guidance |
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Friday 12th April 2024
Home Office Source Page: Immigration Rules archive: 10 April 2024 to 10 April 2024 Document: Immigration Rules archive: 10 April 2024 to 10 April 2024 (PDF) Found: Health Act 1983 – (After -care); or (ii) Part 1 of the Care Act 2014 (Care and Support). |
Friday 12th April 2024
Home Office Source Page: Immigration Rules archive: 4 April 2024 to 9 April 2024 Document: Immigration Rules archive: 4 April 2024 to 9 April 2024 (PDF) Found: Health Act 1983 – (After -care); or (ii) Part 1 of the Care Act 2014 (Care and Support). |
Wednesday 10th April 2024
Department of Health and Social Care Source Page: Lampard Inquiry: terms of reference Document: Lampard Inquiry: terms of reference (webpage) Found: Lampard Inquiry: terms of reference The Lampard Inquiry (formerly known as the Essex Mental |
Tuesday 9th April 2024
Department for Work and Pensions Source Page: Employing disabled people: Disability Confident and CIPD manager’s guide Document: Recruiting, managing and developing disabled people: a practical guide for managers [print-ready PDF] (PDF) Found: For example, in March 2023, 2.4 million working age disabled people had a mental health condition as |
Tuesday 9th April 2024
Department for Work and Pensions Source Page: Employing disabled people: Disability Confident and CIPD manager’s guide Document: Recruiting, managing and developing disabled people: a practical guide for managers [accessible PDF] (PDF) Found: For example, in March 2023, 2.4 million working age disabled people had a mental health condition as |
Saturday 6th April 2024
Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities Source Page: Right to Buy: a guide for local authorities Document: Right to buy: a guide for local authorities (PDF) Found: for occupation by people who are suffering or have suffered from a mental disorder as defined in the Mental |
Department Publications - Policy paper |
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Monday 8th April 2024
Ministry of Justice Source Page: Wymott Prison: Action Plan Document: Wymott Prison easy read (PDF) Found: We want prisoners to get more support with mental health problems . |
Monday 8th April 2024
Ministry of Justice Source Page: Wymott Prison: Action Plan Document: Wymott Prison: Action Plan (PDF) Found: NHS England are tendering the Health, Social Care and Mental Health services at HMP Wymott in 2024/2 |
Monday 8th April 2024
Ministry of Justice Source Page: Wymott Prison: Action Plan Document: inspection report for Wymott Prison (PDF) Found: This may have also explained why, in our survey, 20% of prisoners with mental health difficulties told |
Non-Departmental Publications - Guidance and Regulation |
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Apr. 12 2024
UK Visas and Immigration Source Page: Immigration Rules archive: 10 April 2024 to 10 April 2024 Document: Immigration Rules archive: 10 April 2024 to 10 April 2024 (PDF) Guidance and Regulation Found: Health Act 1983 – (After -care); or (ii) Part 1 of the Care Act 2014 (Care and Support). |
Apr. 11 2024
UK Visas and Immigration Source Page: National Age Assessment Board: caseworker guidance Document: The operation of the National Age Assessment Board and sections 50 and 51 of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (PDF) Guidance and Regulation Found: or has experienced abuse • the young person’s maturity • physical and medical needs, including mental |
Apr. 04 2024
UK Export Finance (UKEF) Source Page: Category A project under consideration: Electrification Project, Uíge Province, Angola Document: Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for Uige Electrification Project – Lot 1, Phase 2 (PDF) Guidance and Regulation Found: particularly difficult; • People with disabilities – those who lack physical mobility or who have mental |
Non-Departmental Publications - News and Communications |
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Apr. 12 2024
Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Source Page: Prime Minister and Veterans’ Minister announce ‘OP PROSPER’ to boost veterans’ employment Document: Prime Minister and Veterans’ Minister announce ‘OP PROSPER’ to boost veterans’ employment (webpage) News and Communications Found: In 2021, Op Courage was launched as a bespoke mental health support for veterans supported by professionals |
Apr. 12 2024
Youth Justice Board for England and Wales Source Page: Suffolk Youth Justice Service: A prevention and diversion success Document: Child Gravity Matrix (PDF) News and Communications Found: health Victim was vulnerable, deliberately put in considerable fear or suffered personal attack, |
Apr. 12 2024
Youth Justice Board for England and Wales Source Page: Suffolk Youth Justice Service: A prevention and diversion success Document: Suffolk Youth Justice Service: A prevention and diversion success (webpage) News and Communications Found: meet with a multi-agency panel on a weekly basis which includes representatives from police, primary mental |
Apr. 12 2024
Youth Justice Board for England and Wales Source Page: Suffolk Youth Justice Service: A prevention and diversion success Document: Prevention and Diversion Assessment Tool (webpage) News and Communications Found: Does the child have emotional wellbeing and mental health needs, if so, what are they? |
Apr. 10 2024
Forestry Commission Source Page: £20m available in eighth Woodland Carbon Guarantee auction Document: £20m available in eighth Woodland Carbon Guarantee auction (webpage) News and Communications Found: benefits from helping to reverse biodiversity decline and increasing green jobs to aiding physical and mental |
Apr. 08 2024
Ofsted Source Page: Dame Christine Gilbert to lead independent review into Ofsted’s response to Ruth Perry tragedy Document: Dame Christine Gilbert to lead independent review into Ofsted’s response to Ruth Perry tragedy (webpage) News and Communications Found: will assist Dame Christine in obtaining any specialist advice she requires, such as in the areas of mental |
Non-Departmental Publications - Statistics |
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Apr. 11 2024
NHS Digital Source Page: Mental Health Services Monthly Statistics, Performance February 2024 Document: Mental Health Services Monthly Statistics, Performance February 2024 (webpage) Statistics Found: Mental Health Services Monthly Statistics, Performance February 2024 |
Apr. 11 2024
NHS Digital Source Page: Out of Area Placements in Mental Health Services, January 2024 Document: Out of Area Placements in Mental Health Services, January 2024 (webpage) Statistics Found: Out of Area Placements in Mental Health Services, January 2024 |
Apr. 08 2024
Regulatory Policy Committee Source Page: Tobacco and Vapes Bill: RPC Opinion (Green-rated) Document: Tobacco and Vapes Bill: RPC Opinion (PDF) Statistics Found: legislation on health and longevity impacts, the IA could consider the relationship between smoking and mental |
Non-Departmental Publications - Transparency |
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Apr. 09 2024
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Source Page: MHRA FOI performance data Document: (Excel) Transparency Found: 0068Information not heldFOI 23/749Can you provide me with the information for if antipsychotics and mental |
Apr. 08 2024
Youth Justice Board for England and Wales Source Page: Youth Justice Board for England and Wales Strategic Plan 2024-27 Document: Youth Justice Board Strategic Plan, 2024 to 2027 (print ready) (PDF) Transparency Found: of sentenced children were assessed to have safety and wellbeing needs, 72% were assessed to have mental |
Apr. 08 2024
Youth Justice Board for England and Wales Source Page: Youth Justice Board for England and Wales Strategic Plan 2024-27 Document: (webpage) Transparency Found: 90% of sentenced children were assessed to have safety and wellbeing needs, 72% were assessed to have mental |
Non-Departmental Publications - Policy paper |
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Apr. 08 2024
HM Prison and Probation Service Source Page: Wymott Prison: Action Plan Document: Wymott Prison easy read (PDF) Policy paper Found: We want prisoners to get more support with mental health problems . |
Apr. 08 2024
HM Prison and Probation Service Source Page: Wymott Prison: Action Plan Document: Wymott Prison: Action Plan (PDF) Policy paper Found: NHS England are tendering the Health, Social Care and Mental Health services at HMP Wymott in 2024/2 |
Apr. 08 2024
HM Prison and Probation Service Source Page: Wymott Prison: Action Plan Document: inspection report for Wymott Prison (PDF) Policy paper Found: This may have also explained why, in our survey, 20% of prisoners with mental health difficulties told |
MP Expenses |
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Tuesday 15th August 2023 Chris Loder Office Costs - (Training - MP) MP & Staff Training - Mental Health - 230823 £700.00 - Paid |
Monday 10th April 2023 Tim Loughton Office Costs - (Website hosting and design) Advance for Bluetree website called Adur and Worthing Mental Help annual fee 2023 for management , hosting and tech support for local mental health website [200009396] £360.00 - Paid |
Deposited Papers |
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Friday 12th April 2024
Department of Health and Social Care Source Page: I. Letter dated 10/04/2024 from Victoria Atkins MP to Steve Brine MP regarding the Lampard Inquiry terms of reference. 2p. II. Terms of reference for the Lampard Inquiry. Incl. explanatory note in relation to scope. 4p. Document: Final_TOR_for_Lampard_Inquiry_-_April_2024.docx (webpage) Found: The Inquiry will investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths of mental health inpatients within |
Friday 12th April 2024
Department of Health and Social Care Source Page: I. Letter dated 10/04/2024 from Victoria Atkins MP to Steve Brine MP regarding the Lampard Inquiry terms of reference. 2p. II. Terms of reference for the Lampard Inquiry. Incl. explanatory note in relation to scope. 4p. Document: Letter_to_Steve_Brine_Chair_of_HSCC_re_Lampard_Inquiry_ToR.pdf (PDF) Found: have clarified that the Inquiry’s definition of an inpatient death will include some deaths outside mental |
Scottish Select Committee Publications |
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Wednesday 27th March 2024
Correspondence - Letter from Michael Connolly, GBGB Licensed Trainer, 27 March 2024 Petition PE1758: End Greyhound Racing in Scotland Rural Affairs and Islands Committee Found: There are very rare circumstances when a GBGBlicensed trainer suffers from health or mental health |
Scottish Cross Party Group Publications |
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Minute of the meeting held on 8 December 2023
(PDF) Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Wellbeing Economy Published: 8th Dec 2023 Found: flexible work arrangements, training, and support, and she discussed various aspects of supporting mental |
Scottish Written Answers |
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S6W-26303
Asked by: Mochan, Carol (Scottish Labour - South Scotland) Tuesday 9th April 2024 Question To ask the Scottish Government what work it is undertaking to ensure that a more preventative approach to the health and wellbeing of young people is being adopted within communities across all government portfolio areas. Answered by Minto, Jenni - Minister for Public Health and Women's Health The Scottish Government wants to ensure that every child can attain the highest level of health and wellbeing possible. Between pre-birth and starting school, all children in Scotland are entitled to support from our universal Health Visiting service. In addition, 3- and 4-year-olds are entitled to 1,140 hours of funded early learning and childcare (ELC). We have also invested in targeted early years interventions such as the Family Nurse Partnership, ELC funding for eligible 2-year-olds and perinatal and infant mental health services. This work is underpinned by our Early Child Development Transformational Change Programme which focuses on prevention, better integration of policies, identifying policy and implementation gaps, and building collaboration across the whole system. The health and wellbeing of school-aged children is also supported by Curriculum for Excellence (CfE). Health and Wellbeing is one of the eight curricular areas in CfE and is one of the three core areas that are the responsibility of all staff in a school. Furthermore, the Scottish Government has invested in the recruitment of School Nurses and School Counsellors, both of whom are able to prevent the escalation of health and wellbeing concerns. Our work across all child health and wellbeing interventions continues to be guided by ‘Getting it right for every child’ (GIRFEC). GIRFEC is embedded across Scottish Government portfolios and helps to safeguard, support and promote the health and wellbeing of all children and young people. |
S6W-26302
Asked by: Mochan, Carol (Scottish Labour - South Scotland) Tuesday 9th April 2024 Question To ask the Scottish Government what targeted training is currently offered to teachers to help them to assess, monitor and improve the health and wellbeing of pupils. Answered by Gilruth, Jenny - Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills In June 2021, the Scottish Government published a new professional learning resource for school staff aimed at providing essential learning required to support children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing https://www.cypmh.co.uk/ Education Scotland also offers a comprehensive suite of professional learning resources to support teachers in assessing, monitoring, and enhancing the health and wellbeing of pupils. These include trauma-informed training delivered to over 1,000 practitioners in collaboration with NHS Education for Scotland. Additional Education Scotland resources, such as the Cycle of Wellbeing and Positive Mental Wellbeing guide practitioners in fostering positive change, are also available. The Inclusion, Wellbeing, and Equalities Professional Learning Framework , launched by Education Scotland in November 2023, further supports educators in building capacity and understanding across the four key themes of Inclusion, Rights and Equalities, Relationships and Wellbeing and Care. |
S6W-26337
Asked by: Mochan, Carol (Scottish Labour - South Scotland) Tuesday 9th April 2024 Question To ask the Scottish Government what work it is undertaking to consider self-referral routes within primary care to services that currently require prior GP referral. Answered by Gray, Neil - Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care The Primary Care Multi-Disciplinary team may include local physiotherapy services, community mental health services and community links worker services. These services can often be seen safely and effectively without a prior GP referral. Through our Phased Investment Programme, which will strengthen the evidence base on the national context for implementation of primary care multidisciplinary teams, we will consider any existing barriers to effective multidisciplinary team working, including any barriers regarding patient pathways to services.
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