Every parliamentary written question tabled by Tom Hayes this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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What steps his Department is taking to help ensure NHS mental health trusts are putting into practice lessons learned from patient homicides.
Under the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework, mental health-related homicides are required to be referred to the NHS England Regional Independent Investigation Team for consideration for an independent or locally-led patient safety incident invest...
Innovation and Technology, when he will present the Digital Information and Smart Data Bill to Parliament.
We will present a new Data Bill soon.
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the (a) affordability and (b) availability of childcare on the ability of single parents to look for (i) work and (ii) increased hours.
I am pleased to announce on 7 October we published Universal Credit childcare costs - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) and Childcare choices for parents working atypical hours - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) , which provides some insight into the question. Parents claiming Univ...
If he will make an assessment of the potential merits of implementing a scheme to help consumers repay energy debt.
The Government recognises consumer energy debt is a large and increasing issue, and it expects energy suppliers to do everything they can to support customers who are struggling with bills, especially vulnerable customers. Many energy suppliers provide sc...
Whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of expanding eligibility to the Warm Home Discount to people in receipt of Personal Independence Payment and Disabled Living Allowanc
The Warm Home Discount Scheme is currently focused to support towards those on lowest incomes who receive means-tested benefits and live in a property estimated to be relatively high cost to heat.This winter’s scheme was launched today, 14 October, and we...
What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of Universal Credit in supporting people with disability costs.
We are committed to reviewing Universal Credit, to make sure it is doing the job we want it to. We will set out the details of this in due course.
Communities and Local Government, if she will make it her policy to allow people caring for a loved one with a medical emergency to be eligible to apply for an emergency proxy vote.
Alongside work to deliver on our manifesto commitments, the Government is considering a range of policies and approaches to tackle the challenges in the current systems for electoral registration and conduct. This will include considering the current arra...
What steps she is taking to (a) tackle discrimination against visually impaired people with guide dogs and (b) educate (i) businesses and (ii) public services on the (A) role and (B) importance of guide
The Equality Act 2010 places a general duty on businesses and service providers to make reasonable adjustments to allow disabled people, including people with assistance dogs, access to goods and services so they are not placed at a substantial disadvanta...
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the 30-hour work requirements introduced in October 2023 on the standard of living of single parents.
No assessment has been made of the potential impact of the 30-hour work requirements, introduced in October 2023, on the standard of living of single parents. However, we promised concrete actions in our manifesto to support children and families which is...
With reference to page 36 of the report entitled Universal Credit Conditionality Changes & the Impact on Single Parent Families, published by Single Parents Rights, in March 2024, what steps her Departm
Work Coaches work with all customers, including lead carers to provide tailored advice on a range of opportunities to improve their likelihood of entering or re-entering the labour market, including training for skilled jobs in specific sectors. As previo...
Whether his Department plans to fund research on mental health patient (a) homicide and (b) suicide.
The Department commissions research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The NIHR funds a range of research in mental health, including research relating to homicide and suicide. This includes a study which aims to understan...
Whether his Department will take steps to fund new research into (a) prevention and (b) treatment of cardiovascular disease.
The Government, through the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR), is committed to funding high quality, timely research that leads to improved outcomes for patients and the public, and that makes the health and social care system more eff...
What steps his Department is taking to improve the accessibility of information (a) provided by the NHS and (b) on adult social care.
Under the Equality Act (2010), health and social care organisations must make reasonable adjustments to ensure that disabled people are not disadvantaged. Since 2016, all National Health Service organisations and publicly funded social care providers are ...
What steps his Department is taking to help ensure that hospitals work with (a) homelessness support teams and (b) drug and alcohol services to establish a clear understanding of (i) addiction, (ii
The Department recognises the importance of reducing barriers to services for those experiencing rough sleeping. This is why we supported the development of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s (NICE) guidance, which provides recommenda...
If her Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of providing support for workplace exchange programmes in the visual effects and post-production sector; and whether she is taking steps to enco
The creative industries play a vital role in our economy and our nation’s cultural life. Making sure that the UK can provide a workforce with the right skills and capabilities is key to capturing the huge growth potential of the creative industries. The d...
What steps his Department are taking to drive innovation in meeting the health needs of people rough sleeping.
The Department recognises the importance of reducing barriers to services for those experiencing rough sleeping. This is why we supported the development of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s (NICE) guidance, which provides recommenda...
What steps his Department is taking to support people experiencing homelessness to register with a (a) GP and (b) dentist.
The Department recognises the importance of reducing barriers to services for those experiencing rough sleeping. This is why we supported the development of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s (NICE) guidance, which provides recommenda...
What steps his Department is taking to help ensure hospital staff are trained to provide services which aim to address health inequalities, are inclusive and pay attention to the diverse experience
The Department recognises the importance of reducing barriers to services for those experiencing rough sleeping. This is why we supported the development of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s (NICE) guidance, which provides recommenda...
If his Department will take steps to increase the number of neighbourhood health services staffed by people with lived experience of homelessness.
The Department recognises the importance of reducing barriers to services for those experiencing rough sleeping. This is why we supported the development of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s (NICE) guidance, which provides recommenda...
What steps his Department is taking to increase understanding of homelessness across primary care networks.
The Department recognises the importance of reducing barriers to services for those experiencing rough sleeping. This is why we supported the development of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s (NICE) guidance, which provides recommenda...