Health and Social Care Committee
@commonshealth.bsky.social
We're a cross-party group of @houseofcommons.parliament.uk MPs holding the Department of Health and Social Care and its associated bodies to account.
Get involved 👉 https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/81/health-and-social-care-committee/
Get involved 👉 https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/81/health-and-social-care-committee/
The Government’s 10-Year Health Plan aims to shift services from major hospitals to neighbourhoods.
Tomorrow from 9.30am we’ll question how the NHS workforce could adapt to these changes. We'll hear from representatives of different sections of the NHS workforce.
Tomorrow from 9.30am we’ll question how the NHS workforce could adapt to these changes. We'll hear from representatives of different sections of the NHS workforce.
November 25, 2025 at 3:51 PM
The Government’s 10-Year Health Plan aims to shift services from major hospitals to neighbourhoods.
Tomorrow from 9.30am we’ll question how the NHS workforce could adapt to these changes. We'll hear from representatives of different sections of the NHS workforce.
Tomorrow from 9.30am we’ll question how the NHS workforce could adapt to these changes. We'll hear from representatives of different sections of the NHS workforce.
“It’s the sense of belonging — being part of a community.” 💬
Adam Blaze, Chief Executive of @activityalliance.bsky.social, shared with us about the impact of prescribing physical activity for older people during our session on healthy ageing.
Adam Blaze, Chief Executive of @activityalliance.bsky.social, shared with us about the impact of prescribing physical activity for older people during our session on healthy ageing.
November 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
“It’s the sense of belonging — being part of a community.” 💬
Adam Blaze, Chief Executive of @activityalliance.bsky.social, shared with us about the impact of prescribing physical activity for older people during our session on healthy ageing.
Adam Blaze, Chief Executive of @activityalliance.bsky.social, shared with us about the impact of prescribing physical activity for older people during our session on healthy ageing.
Our Chair, @laylamoran.bsky.social, has written to the Health Minister, Baroness Gillian Merron, expressing deep concern over delays to the independent maternity and neonatal care investigation.
Read our letter: committees.parliament.uk/publications...
Read our letter: committees.parliament.uk/publications...
November 13, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Our Chair, @laylamoran.bsky.social, has written to the Health Minister, Baroness Gillian Merron, expressing deep concern over delays to the independent maternity and neonatal care investigation.
Read our letter: committees.parliament.uk/publications...
Read our letter: committees.parliament.uk/publications...
How can older people be supported to stay active to avoid illness and injury?
Tomorrow from 9.30am, we’ll continue our inquiry on healthy ageing. We’ll hear from charities, the social care sector and expert witnesses.
Tomorrow from 9.30am, we’ll continue our inquiry on healthy ageing. We’ll hear from charities, the social care sector and expert witnesses.
November 11, 2025 at 3:42 PM
How can older people be supported to stay active to avoid illness and injury?
Tomorrow from 9.30am, we’ll continue our inquiry on healthy ageing. We’ll hear from charities, the social care sector and expert witnesses.
Tomorrow from 9.30am, we’ll continue our inquiry on healthy ageing. We’ll hear from charities, the social care sector and expert witnesses.
At our session last week on food and weight management, we heard from Prof Christina Vogel, Director of the Centre for Food Policy at @citystgeorges.bsky.social, that an alarming 800,000 adults have not been working since 2019 due to poor health, much of it linked to diet.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:02 PM
At our session last week on food and weight management, we heard from Prof Christina Vogel, Director of the Centre for Food Policy at @citystgeorges.bsky.social, that an alarming 800,000 adults have not been working since 2019 due to poor health, much of it linked to diet.
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How can the Government help reduce obesity rates?
Tomorrow from 9.30am, we’ll continue our inquiry on food and weight management. We’ll hear from @healthaction.bsky.social, @nestauk.bsky.social, @biteback2030.bsky.social, @oha-updates.bsky.social and health experts.
Tomorrow from 9.30am, we’ll continue our inquiry on food and weight management. We’ll hear from @healthaction.bsky.social, @nestauk.bsky.social, @biteback2030.bsky.social, @oha-updates.bsky.social and health experts.
November 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
How can the Government help reduce obesity rates?
Tomorrow from 9.30am, we’ll continue our inquiry on food and weight management. We’ll hear from @healthaction.bsky.social, @nestauk.bsky.social, @biteback2030.bsky.social, @oha-updates.bsky.social and health experts.
Tomorrow from 9.30am, we’ll continue our inquiry on food and weight management. We’ll hear from @healthaction.bsky.social, @nestauk.bsky.social, @biteback2030.bsky.social, @oha-updates.bsky.social and health experts.
Sir Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer, highlighted the “extraordinary impact” of physical activity on health in our later years during our session this week on healthy ageing.
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October 31, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Sir Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer, highlighted the “extraordinary impact” of physical activity on health in our later years during our session this week on healthy ageing.
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Tomorrow from 9.30am, we’ll hold our first session on increasing physical activity among older adults as part of our healthy ageing inquiry. We’ll hear from Sir Chris Whitty, DHSC’s Chief Medical Officer, Sir Muir Gray, and representatives from @age-uk.bsky.social and @ageingbetter.bsky.social.
October 28, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Tomorrow from 9.30am, we’ll hold our first session on increasing physical activity among older adults as part of our healthy ageing inquiry. We’ll hear from Sir Chris Whitty, DHSC’s Chief Medical Officer, Sir Muir Gray, and representatives from @age-uk.bsky.social and @ageingbetter.bsky.social.
1/2 🧵 During our session this week on sexual health services in England, we heard from Dr Haider of @cosrh.org, who shared the story of a 55-year-old patient affected by fragmented care.
Watch the clip below to hear her explain the real-life impact of these service gaps.
Watch the clip below to hear her explain the real-life impact of these service gaps.
October 24, 2025 at 11:40 AM
1/2 🧵 During our session this week on sexual health services in England, we heard from Dr Haider of @cosrh.org, who shared the story of a 55-year-old patient affected by fragmented care.
Watch the clip below to hear her explain the real-life impact of these service gaps.
Watch the clip below to hear her explain the real-life impact of these service gaps.
Tomorrow at 9.30am, join our session on sexual health services in England, exploring how service providers can adapt to trends and challenges.
October 21, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Tomorrow at 9.30am, join our session on sexual health services in England, exploring how service providers can adapt to trends and challenges.
During our Food and Weight Management session this week, Anna Taylor, Chief Executive of @foodfoundation.bsky.social, highlighted how income inequality shapes our food choices.
Listen to her insights 👇
Listen to her insights 👇
October 17, 2025 at 10:59 AM
During our Food and Weight Management session this week, Anna Taylor, Chief Executive of @foodfoundation.bsky.social, highlighted how income inequality shapes our food choices.
Listen to her insights 👇
Listen to her insights 👇
“Junk food has become the cultural wallpaper — it’s everywhere, constantly centre stage for young people.”
Youth activist, Alice from @biteback2030.bsky.social told us about her experience of junk food adverts during our Food and Weight Management evidence session.
Youth activist, Alice from @biteback2030.bsky.social told us about her experience of junk food adverts during our Food and Weight Management evidence session.
October 16, 2025 at 3:23 PM
“Junk food has become the cultural wallpaper — it’s everywhere, constantly centre stage for young people.”
Youth activist, Alice from @biteback2030.bsky.social told us about her experience of junk food adverts during our Food and Weight Management evidence session.
Youth activist, Alice from @biteback2030.bsky.social told us about her experience of junk food adverts during our Food and Weight Management evidence session.
From 1.30pm tomorrow, @paulettehamiltonmp.bsky.social will be making a statement in Westminster Hall on our Black Maternal Health Report. The report finds that Black women in England continue to face unacceptable disparities in maternity outcomes.
Watch ⬇️
www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
Watch ⬇️
www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
Black women are 2.3 times more likely to die in pregnancy, childbirth or the postnatal period
Our new report calls for change across England’s maternity services and demands that the voices of Black women are no longer ignored.
Read our report ⬇️
committees.parliament.uk/committee/81...
Our new report calls for change across England’s maternity services and demands that the voices of Black women are no longer ignored.
Read our report ⬇️
committees.parliament.uk/committee/81...
October 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
From 1.30pm tomorrow, @paulettehamiltonmp.bsky.social will be making a statement in Westminster Hall on our Black Maternal Health Report. The report finds that Black women in England continue to face unacceptable disparities in maternity outcomes.
Watch ⬇️
www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
Watch ⬇️
www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
Tomorrow, 9.30am
We will hold the first session of our inquiry into Food and Weight Management by exploring access to affordable, healthy food. We will hear from @biteback2030.bsky.social @adphuk.bsky.social @alexrosecharity.bsky.social Food Foundation & Greater Manchester Public Health Network
We will hold the first session of our inquiry into Food and Weight Management by exploring access to affordable, healthy food. We will hear from @biteback2030.bsky.social @adphuk.bsky.social @alexrosecharity.bsky.social Food Foundation & Greater Manchester Public Health Network
October 14, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Tomorrow, 9.30am
We will hold the first session of our inquiry into Food and Weight Management by exploring access to affordable, healthy food. We will hear from @biteback2030.bsky.social @adphuk.bsky.social @alexrosecharity.bsky.social Food Foundation & Greater Manchester Public Health Network
We will hold the first session of our inquiry into Food and Weight Management by exploring access to affordable, healthy food. We will hear from @biteback2030.bsky.social @adphuk.bsky.social @alexrosecharity.bsky.social Food Foundation & Greater Manchester Public Health Network
Black women are 2.3 times more likely to die in pregnancy, childbirth or the postnatal period
Our new report calls for change across England’s maternity services and demands that the voices of Black women are no longer ignored.
Read our report ⬇️
committees.parliament.uk/committee/81...
Our new report calls for change across England’s maternity services and demands that the voices of Black women are no longer ignored.
Read our report ⬇️
committees.parliament.uk/committee/81...
September 17, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Black women are 2.3 times more likely to die in pregnancy, childbirth or the postnatal period
Our new report calls for change across England’s maternity services and demands that the voices of Black women are no longer ignored.
Read our report ⬇️
committees.parliament.uk/committee/81...
Our new report calls for change across England’s maternity services and demands that the voices of Black women are no longer ignored.
Read our report ⬇️
committees.parliament.uk/committee/81...
On World Suicide Prevention Day, we are reminded of the crucial need for mental health support and safety for everyone.
Tomorrow at 9:30 am, we’ll question Baroness Merron, along with DHSC & NHS England, as we conclude our Community Mental Health Service Inquiry.
Tomorrow at 9:30 am, we’ll question Baroness Merron, along with DHSC & NHS England, as we conclude our Community Mental Health Service Inquiry.
September 9, 2025 at 3:22 PM
On World Suicide Prevention Day, we are reminded of the crucial need for mental health support and safety for everyone.
Tomorrow at 9:30 am, we’ll question Baroness Merron, along with DHSC & NHS England, as we conclude our Community Mental Health Service Inquiry.
Tomorrow at 9:30 am, we’ll question Baroness Merron, along with DHSC & NHS England, as we conclude our Community Mental Health Service Inquiry.
Tomorrow, 12.30pm
We're questioning the Chief Executive and other representatives of @NHSEngland on the abolition of NHS England and reforms to Integrated Care Boards.
We're questioning the Chief Executive and other representatives of @NHSEngland on the abolition of NHS England and reforms to Integrated Care Boards.
September 8, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Tomorrow, 12.30pm
We're questioning the Chief Executive and other representatives of @NHSEngland on the abolition of NHS England and reforms to Integrated Care Boards.
We're questioning the Chief Executive and other representatives of @NHSEngland on the abolition of NHS England and reforms to Integrated Care Boards.
Tomorrow, 9:30am
We're questioning @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social, Minister for Public Health and Prevention at Department of Health and Social Care and representatives from Department of Education as we conclude our inquiry on the support for children and families during the first 1000 days of life.
We're questioning @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social, Minister for Public Health and Prevention at Department of Health and Social Care and representatives from Department of Education as we conclude our inquiry on the support for children and families during the first 1000 days of life.
September 2, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Tomorrow, 9:30am
We're questioning @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social, Minister for Public Health and Prevention at Department of Health and Social Care and representatives from Department of Education as we conclude our inquiry on the support for children and families during the first 1000 days of life.
We're questioning @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social, Minister for Public Health and Prevention at Department of Health and Social Care and representatives from Department of Education as we conclude our inquiry on the support for children and families during the first 1000 days of life.
What more should the Government and food industry do to address social inequalities and improve access to affordable, healthy food?
How can we best support people living with obesity?
Our new inquiry aims to answer these key questions. Share your views in our survey 👇
How can we best support people living with obesity?
Our new inquiry aims to answer these key questions. Share your views in our survey 👇
July 17, 2025 at 10:50 AM
What more should the Government and food industry do to address social inequalities and improve access to affordable, healthy food?
How can we best support people living with obesity?
Our new inquiry aims to answer these key questions. Share your views in our survey 👇
How can we best support people living with obesity?
Our new inquiry aims to answer these key questions. Share your views in our survey 👇
Monday, 2pm ⏰
We'll question the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the 10 Year Health Plan. Wes Streeting will be joined on the panel by the CEO of NHS England, and DHSC Director General for the 10 Year Health Plan.
We'll question the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the 10 Year Health Plan. Wes Streeting will be joined on the panel by the CEO of NHS England, and DHSC Director General for the 10 Year Health Plan.
July 11, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Monday, 2pm ⏰
We'll question the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the 10 Year Health Plan. Wes Streeting will be joined on the panel by the CEO of NHS England, and DHSC Director General for the 10 Year Health Plan.
We'll question the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the 10 Year Health Plan. Wes Streeting will be joined on the panel by the CEO of NHS England, and DHSC Director General for the 10 Year Health Plan.
In 2023, our predecessor committee found a crisis of access in NHS dentistry. Two years on, what progress has been made?
From 9.30am on Wednesday, we’re returning to the issue to examine reform, recovery and the future of NHS dentistry.
Watch the video from @paulettehamiltonmp.bsky.social
From 9.30am on Wednesday, we’re returning to the issue to examine reform, recovery and the future of NHS dentistry.
Watch the video from @paulettehamiltonmp.bsky.social
July 7, 2025 at 2:27 PM
In 2023, our predecessor committee found a crisis of access in NHS dentistry. Two years on, what progress has been made?
From 9.30am on Wednesday, we’re returning to the issue to examine reform, recovery and the future of NHS dentistry.
Watch the video from @paulettehamiltonmp.bsky.social
From 9.30am on Wednesday, we’re returning to the issue to examine reform, recovery and the future of NHS dentistry.
Watch the video from @paulettehamiltonmp.bsky.social
Tomorrow, 9:30am
We're continuing our inquiry into the first 1000 days of life and exploring the support provided to children and families by NHS services.
Find out more 👇 committees.parliament.uk/event/24699/...
We're continuing our inquiry into the first 1000 days of life and exploring the support provided to children and families by NHS services.
Find out more 👇 committees.parliament.uk/event/24699/...
July 1, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Tomorrow, 9:30am
We're continuing our inquiry into the first 1000 days of life and exploring the support provided to children and families by NHS services.
Find out more 👇 committees.parliament.uk/event/24699/...
We're continuing our inquiry into the first 1000 days of life and exploring the support provided to children and families by NHS services.
Find out more 👇 committees.parliament.uk/event/24699/...
With activity levels falling in older adults, how can we promote healthy ageing through physical activity?
Watch the video from @paulettehamiltonmp.bsky.social and share your views with the Committee by Thursday 7 August 2025.
Submit your evidence here ⬇️ committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evi...
Watch the video from @paulettehamiltonmp.bsky.social and share your views with the Committee by Thursday 7 August 2025.
Submit your evidence here ⬇️ committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evi...
July 1, 2025 at 9:44 AM
With activity levels falling in older adults, how can we promote healthy ageing through physical activity?
Watch the video from @paulettehamiltonmp.bsky.social and share your views with the Committee by Thursday 7 August 2025.
Submit your evidence here ⬇️ committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evi...
Watch the video from @paulettehamiltonmp.bsky.social and share your views with the Committee by Thursday 7 August 2025.
Submit your evidence here ⬇️ committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evi...
We've launched a new inquiry into the role of physical activity in improving the health and wellbeing of older people. With activity levels dropping especially in older people, how can we turn the tide?
Get involved 👉 committees.parliament.uk/committee/81...
Get involved 👉 committees.parliament.uk/committee/81...
June 26, 2025 at 12:04 PM
We've launched a new inquiry into the role of physical activity in improving the health and wellbeing of older people. With activity levels dropping especially in older people, how can we turn the tide?
Get involved 👉 committees.parliament.uk/committee/81...
Get involved 👉 committees.parliament.uk/committee/81...
Tomorrow, 9.30am, we're continuing our inquiry into Black maternal health by hearing from Minister Baroness Merron, @england.nhs.uk, @rcm.org.uk Project BUMP, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, and Birmingham and Solihull United Maternity & Newborn Partnership.
June 17, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Tomorrow, 9.30am, we're continuing our inquiry into Black maternal health by hearing from Minister Baroness Merron, @england.nhs.uk, @rcm.org.uk Project BUMP, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, and Birmingham and Solihull United Maternity & Newborn Partnership.