Social Care

Women and Equalities (including Topical Questions)

This is a scheduled oral question session for the Women and Equalities department, where MPs can pose topical questions to government ministers about women's rights, gender equality, and equalities policy. The session allows parliamentarians to scrutinise the department's work on issues spanning workplace discrimination, reproductive rights, violence against women, and equal pay, with topical questions allowing MPs to raise urgent or contemporary issues.

International parental child abduction

This Westminster Hall debate, sponsored by Rachel Gilmour MP, examines the issue of international parental child abduction—when one parent unlawfully removes a child across international borders. The debate will explore how the UK can better protect children caught in cross-border family disputes and improve coordination with international authorities and legal frameworks.

Home Affairs Committee: Violence Against Women and Girls strategy update

The Home Affairs Committee will receive oral evidence on the government's Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) strategy. This hearing will examine the current approach, progress, and effectiveness of policies and measures designed to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls, including domestic abuse, sexual assault, and harassment.

If necessary, Consideration of Lords message to the Pension Schemes Bill

The Commons is considering amendments or objections sent back by the House of Lords to the Pension Schemes Bill. This is a key stage in the legislative process where the two chambers reconcile their positions on pension reforms before the Bill can receive Royal Assent.

If necessary, Consideration of Lords message to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

The House of Commons will consider amendments or other messages from the House of Lords regarding the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill. This represents a key stage in the parliamentary process where the Commons reviews the Lords' proposed changes and decides whether to accept, reject, or further amend them before the Bill can proceed to Royal Assent.

Work and Pensions (including Topical Questions)

This is a routine oral questions session for the Department for Work and Pensions, where MPs can question the Secretary of State and ministers on departmental matters including welfare policy, employment support, and related social security issues. Topical questions allow MPs to raise urgent, current issues affecting working people and benefit claimants.

Consideration of Lords message to the Pension Schemes Bill

The Commons will consider amendments and messages sent from the House of Lords to the Pension Schemes Bill. This is a technical parliamentary stage where the two chambers reconcile their positions on pension scheme regulations, likely covering contribution rates, scheme management, or benefit protections. The outcome determines the final form of pension rules affecting millions of workers and retirees.

Implementation of the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023

This adjournment debate examines the implementation of the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023, which established new regulatory frameworks for supported housing providers. The debate will scrutinise how effectively the regulations are being enforced and whether providers are meeting statutory oversight requirements to protect vulnerable residents.

Access to education and training for young adult carers

This Westminster Hall debate examines barriers to education and training for young people who have caring responsibilities for family members. Young adult carers often struggle to access further education, apprenticeships, and skills training due to time constraints and financial pressures from their caring duties, and this debate seeks to highlight the issue and explore solutions.

Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Parliament will scrutinise two draft amendment regulations affecting asylum seekers in the UK. The first amends rules on reception conditions for asylum seekers, while the second covers accommodation provision for those whose asylum claims have been rejected. These delegated legislation items allow the government to modify asylum support arrangements without full primary legislation.

Consideration of Lords Message to the Pension Schemes Bill

The Commons is considering a message from the House of Lords regarding amendments to the Pension Schemes Bill. This represents a key stage in the legislative process where the two chambers negotiate over proposed changes to pension policy, likely touching on pension protection, scheme governance, or funding arrangements.

Consideration of Lords Message to the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill

The Commons will consider amendments or objections sent from the House of Lords regarding the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill. This is a procedural stage where MPs must decide whether to accept, reject, or modify the Lords' proposed changes to the legislation before it can receive Royal Assent.

Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy and epilepsy deaths prevention

An Adjournment debate on sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) and measures to prevent epilepsy-related deaths. The debate, sponsored by Lib Dem MP Olly Glover, will examine the scale of the problem, current preventative strategies, and what additional action the government should take to reduce preventable deaths among people living with epilepsy.

Osteoporosis and bone health

A Westminster Hall debate on osteoporosis and bone health, sponsored by Sonia Kumar MP for Dudley. The debate will examine the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoporosis—a condition affecting bone density—and explore how the health system can better support patients and reduce fracture-related complications.

Potential merits of establishing an independent national review body overseeing wheelchair provision

This Westminster Hall debate examines whether the UK should establish an independent national review body to oversee wheelchair provision. The discussion will explore how a dedicated oversight mechanism could improve access to wheelchairs, quality of service, and equity across the country's wheelchair provision systems.

Sex trafficking in Scotland

This Westminster Hall debate, sponsored by Tracy Gilbert (Labour MP for Edinburgh North and Leith), focuses on sex trafficking in Scotland. The discussion will examine the scale of this serious crime, its impact on victims, and what measures are needed to combat it effectively.

Justice Committee: Children and Young Adults in the Secure Estate

The Justice Committee is conducting oral evidence sessions to investigate how children and young adults are treated within the secure estate — prisons, young offender institutions, and other detention facilities. The inquiry examines conditions, welfare, education, rehabilitation, and outcomes for this vulnerable population to assess whether the system is meeting their needs and protecting their rights.

e-petition 751174 relating to a Maternity Commissioner

This Westminster Hall debate concerns an e-petition calling for the creation of a dedicated Maternity Commissioner role. The petition, sponsored by Labour MP Tony Vaughan, seeks to establish an independent position responsible for overseeing maternity services and protecting standards across the NHS. The debate will examine whether a specialist commissioner is needed to improve maternity care quality and safety.

Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Parliament will debate draft regulations amending the Health and Social Care Act 2008 to update rules governing regulated health and social care activities. These regulations set minimum standards for providers delivering care services, including registration, inspection, and safety requirements that apply across the health and social care sector.

Work and Pensions Committee: Realising potential: Delivering the Child Poverty Strategy

The Work and Pensions Committee is taking oral evidence on the government's Child Poverty Strategy and how it will be delivered in practice. This inquiry examines the policies and measures the Labour government is implementing to reduce child poverty and improve outcomes for disadvantaged families, focusing on the tension between ambition and realistic delivery of the strategy.

Pension Schemes Bill

The Commons is considering amendments to the Pension Schemes Bill that were made by the House of Lords. This is a technical legislative stage where MPs will debate whether to accept, reject, or modify the Lords' changes before the bill receives final approval. The amendments likely affect how pension schemes operate, potentially impacting retirement savings, investment rules, or governance standards.

Health and Social Care Committee: Delivering the Neighbourhood Health Service: Estates

The Health and Social Care Committee is holding oral evidence sessions to examine how the government's Neighbourhood Health Service will be delivered through physical estates and infrastructure. This inquiry explores whether current buildings, facilities, and property assets can support a shift toward more localized, integrated healthcare delivery outside traditional hospital settings.

Access to Work scheme

This Westminster Hall debate examines the Access to Work scheme, a government support programme that helps disabled people and people with health conditions access and remain in employment. The debate, sponsored by David Chadwick MP, will likely scrutinise the scheme's effectiveness, funding, and accessibility for claimants across the UK.

Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

The Commons is considering amendments made by the House of Lords to the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill. This stage involves reviewing and deciding whether to accept, reject, or further amend the Lords' proposed changes before the bill can become law. The bill focuses on improving children's mental health, wellbeing, and school provision across England.

Health and Social Care (including Topical Questions)

This is a scheduled session of oral questions to the Health and Social Care Department in Parliament. MPs will ask ministers about current issues and policies affecting the NHS, adult social care, public health, and related services. Topical questions allow MPs to raise urgent or emerging issues affecting constituents and services.

Education Committee: SEND White Paper

The Education Committee is conducting oral evidence sessions on the government's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) White Paper. This will examine the government's proposed policy reforms and improvements to the SEND system, which currently faces significant challenges including funding pressures, long assessment waiting times, and unmet needs across England's schools and local authorities.

Carer's Allowance overpayments

This Westminster Hall debate, sponsored by Labour MP Anna Dixon, examines overpayments made to Carer's Allowance recipients. The debate will likely scrutinise how the Department for Work and Pensions has handled cases where carers have been paid more than they were entitled to, and discuss the impact on vulnerable claimants who may face demands to repay substantial sums.

e-petition 731497 relating to a disclosure and safeguarding mechanism for at-risk children

This Westminster Hall debate examines proposals for a new disclosure and safeguarding mechanism designed to better protect children identified as at-risk. The petition calls for improved systems to identify vulnerable children and ensure relevant information is shared between agencies to prevent harm.

e-petition 732342 relating to statutory menstrual leave

A Westminster Hall debate on an e-petition calling for statutory menstrual leave in the UK. The debate will examine whether employers should be legally required to allow employees time off during menstruation, exploring the potential health, equality, and workplace implications of such a policy.

Experiences and outcomes for young people with cancer

An adjournment debate on the experiences and outcomes for young people diagnosed with cancer. The debate will examine how the NHS and support services are meeting the needs of young cancer patients, including treatment outcomes, psychological support, and quality of life during and after treatment.

General Debate on support for Gurkha veterans

A backbench debate on support for Gurkha veterans, sponsored by Liberal Democrat MP Cameron Thomas. The debate will discuss welfare, benefits, and support services available to former Gurkha soldiers who served in the British Army, examining whether current provisions are adequate and what additional measures may be needed.

Debate on a Motion on transport accessibility for disabled people

This backbench debate examines transport accessibility for disabled people across the UK. The motion, sponsored by cross-party MPs (Labour, Conservative, and Liberal Democrat), will address barriers disabled people face using public transport and explore what changes are needed to improve their access and independence.

Northern Ireland

Oral questions to the Northern Ireland Office will cover policy issues affecting the region. This is a regular parliamentary accountability session where MPs can question the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on government decisions, public services delivery, and regional economic and social priorities.

NHS continuing healthcare

A Westminster Hall debate on NHS continuing healthcare, sponsored by Ayoub Khan MP for Birmingham Perry Barr. This will examine the policy, provision, and challenges around NHS-funded continuing healthcare for patients with complex needs who require ongoing medical care outside hospital settings.