Healthcare

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, in what way she is using research and innovation to improve dental health care and if she will make a statement.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 20 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, in what way she is using research and innovation to improve dental health care and if she will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to support healthcare professionals at Basingstoke Hospital following the declaration of a critical incident in 2026.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 20 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to support healthcare professionals at Basingstoke Hospital following the declaration of a critical incident in 2026.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans her Department has to (a) independently monitor compliance with the proposed guidance on the disclosure of payments from pharmaceutical and medical device companies to healthcare profess

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 20 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans her Department has to (a) independently monitor compliance with the proposed guidance on the disclosure of payments from pharmaceutical and medical device companies to healthcare profess

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether her Department plans to undertake further work on the named disclosure of research and development payments from pharmaceutical and medical device companies to healthcare professionals and

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 20 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether her Department plans to undertake further work on the named disclosure of research and development payments from pharmaceutical and medical device companies to healthcare professionals and

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing legislation requiring the disclosure of industry payments to healthcare professionals and organisations.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 20 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing legislation requiring the disclosure of industry payments to healthcare professionals and organisations.

To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to complete a study and report on retention practices with respect to non-clinical personnel at health care facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

United States · United States Congress · 19 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to reform the delivery of mental health care.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 19 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to reform the delivery of mental health care.

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that contractor providers of medical assessments for Personal Independence Payments ensure that health care assessors carrying out an assessment properly un

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 19 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that contractor providers of medical assessments for Personal Independence Payments ensure that health care assessors carrying out an assessment properly un

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of providing additional business rates relief to businesses that make a demonstrable positive contribution to public health and local communities, including

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 19 October 2026

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of providing additional business rates relief to businesses that make a demonstrable positive contribution to public health and local communities, including

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to ensure NHS staff consistently apply NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility criteria and that eligible patients are identified and assessed promptly.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 19 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to ensure NHS staff consistently apply NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility criteria and that eligible patients are identified and assessed promptly.

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency plans to add warnings about sexual dysfunction to the antidepressant mirtazapine after reviewing Yellow Card reports as part of the recent expert working group

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 19 October 2026

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency plans to add warnings about sexual dysfunction to the antidepressant mirtazapine after reviewing Yellow Card reports as part of the recent expert working group

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency plans to add warnings about post SSRI sexual dysfunction to the antidepressant vortioxetine after reviewing Yellow Card reports as part of the recent expert wo

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 19 October 2026

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency plans to add warnings about post SSRI sexual dysfunction to the antidepressant vortioxetine after reviewing Yellow Card reports as part of the recent expert wo

Entschließung des Europäischen Parlaments vom 17. September 2026 zu einem EU-Krisenplan für Arbeitskräfte im Gesundheitswesen: Nachhaltigkeit der Gesundheitssysteme und Beschäftigungs- und Arbeitsbedingungen im Gesundheitswesen (2025/2062(INI)) EP P10_TA(2026)0312

Germany · German Bundestag · 19 October 2026

De Kamer wordt in een volgende rapportage geïnformeerd over de wijze waarop burgers door organisaties, zoals MilieuCentraal, worden geïnformeerd over de risico’s voor de volksgezondheid van PFAS. In deze brief zal zij ook ingaan op de wenselijkheid van een rijkscoördinator.

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 16 October 2026

De Kamer wordt in een volgende rapportage geïnformeerd over de wijze waarop burgers door organisaties, zoals MilieuCentraal, worden geïnformeerd over de risico’s voor de volksgezondheid van PFAS. In deze brief zal zij ook ingaan op de wenselijkheid van een rijkscoördinator.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps she is taking to ensure ME/CFS training for healthcare professionals remains available once NHS England is abolished.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 16 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps she is taking to ensure ME/CFS training for healthcare professionals remains available once NHS England is abolished.

740. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health whether her Department is considering further legislative measures to reduce the prevalence of vaping among children and young people, including increasing the minimum legal age for the sale of vaping products from 18 to 21 years, in line with the provisions of the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act 2024, restricting the sale of flavoured vaping products to tobacco-flavoured products only, and introducing additional restrictions on the advertising, promotion and display of vaping products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73087/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

740. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health whether her Department is considering further legislative measures to reduce the prevalence of vaping among children and young people, including increasing the minimum legal age for the sale of vaping products from 18 to 21 years, in line with the provisions of the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act 2024, restricting the sale of flavoured vaping products to tobacco-flavoured products only, and introducing additional restrictions on the advertising, promotion and display of vaping products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73087/26]

821. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the national arrangements in place for toxicological testing where a person attending a sexual assault treatment unit or other healthcare service believes a drug or substance was used to facilitate a sexual assault or rape; whether testing is routinely available where clinically indicated; the usual timeframes for obtaining samples for different substances; and the barriers identified to timely testing. [72617/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

821. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the national arrangements in place for toxicological testing where a person attending a sexual assault treatment unit or other healthcare service believes a drug or substance was used to facilitate a sexual assault or rape; whether testing is routinely available where clinically indicated; the usual timeframes for obtaining samples for different substances; and the barriers identified to timely testing. [72617/26]

813. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health when a comprehensive endometriosis national service and strategy will be established; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72694/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

813. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health when a comprehensive endometriosis national service and strategy will be established; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72694/26]

807. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 28272/26, the current stage of detailed design for the Cork elective hospital; the projected dates for planning lodgement, commencement of construction and opening of the hospital. [72764/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

807. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 28272/26, the current stage of detailed design for the Cork elective hospital; the projected dates for planning lodgement, commencement of construction and opening of the hospital. [72764/26]

785. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health if applications for reimbursement for lipoedema treatment under the Cross Border Healthcare Directive have been placed on hold, delayed or otherwise prevented from progressing pending clinical review or clinical advice; if so, the date on which this commenced; the reason for the decision; the number of applications affected; and the anticipated timeframe for resolving the matter. [72912/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

785. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health if applications for reimbursement for lipoedema treatment under the Cross Border Healthcare Directive have been placed on hold, delayed or otherwise prevented from progressing pending clinical review or clinical advice; if so, the date on which this commenced; the reason for the decision; the number of applications affected; and the anticipated timeframe for resolving the matter. [72912/26]

784. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the reason any change to the processing, clinical review or eligibility requirements for lipoedema applications under the Cross Border Healthcare Directive was not communicated to patients in advance, having regard to the written commitment issued by the National Director of HSE National Services and Schemes on 29 August 2025 that advance notice and published guidance would be provided for future changes to CBD processes and that a fair and reasonable transition period would apply. [72914/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

784. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the reason any change to the processing, clinical review or eligibility requirements for lipoedema applications under the Cross Border Healthcare Directive was not communicated to patients in advance, having regard to the written commitment issued by the National Director of HSE National Services and Schemes on 29 August 2025 that advance notice and published guidance would be provided for future changes to CBD processes and that a fair and reasonable transition period would apply. [72914/26]

783. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health whether applications for reimbursement under the cross border healthcare directive are processed strictly in chronological order according to their date of receipt; if not, the circumstances in which applications may be processed out of sequence; and the reason applications for other procedures submitted in 2026 have been processed and reimbursed, while some lipoedema applications submitted in 2025 and early 2026 remain outstanding. [72916/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

783. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health whether applications for reimbursement under the cross border healthcare directive are processed strictly in chronological order according to their date of receipt; if not, the circumstances in which applications may be processed out of sequence; and the reason applications for other procedures submitted in 2026 have been processed and reimbursed, while some lipoedema applications submitted in 2025 and early 2026 remain outstanding. [72916/26]

763. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the status of the healthcare assistant role at Midleton Community Nursing Unit; the date on which recruitment, Garda vetting and occupational health clearance began; the revised date for the role to be operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73279/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

763. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the status of the healthcare assistant role at Midleton Community Nursing Unit; the date on which recruitment, Garda vetting and occupational health clearance began; the revised date for the role to be operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73279/26]

757. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken by her Department and the HSE to ensure that newly qualified nurses can secure employment within the public health service on graduation; whether additional posts are being approved to facilitate the recruitment of 2026 nursing graduates; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73312/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

757. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken by her Department and the HSE to ensure that newly qualified nurses can secure employment within the public health service on graduation; whether additional posts are being approved to facilitate the recruitment of 2026 nursing graduates; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73312/26]

754. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on steps being taken by her Department to ensure healthcare professionals suffering from long-Covid can qualify for a critical illness payment. Is the Minister aware that there are currently over 150 such employees of the HSE suffering from long-Covid who have been deemed ineligible for this payment recently (details supplied). [73120/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

754. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on steps being taken by her Department to ensure healthcare professionals suffering from long-Covid can qualify for a critical illness payment. Is the Minister aware that there are currently over 150 such employees of the HSE suffering from long-Covid who have been deemed ineligible for this payment recently (details supplied). [73120/26]

751. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 43243/26, which confirmed that the treatment abroad scheme does not require documentary evidence from foreign healthcare providers of compliance with local child protection legislation or Hague Convention obligations; whether she will introduce such a requirement for applications involving children; the number of children approved for treatment abroad in each year since 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73153/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

751. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 43243/26, which confirmed that the treatment abroad scheme does not require documentary evidence from foreign healthcare providers of compliance with local child protection legislation or Hague Convention obligations; whether she will introduce such a requirement for applications involving children; the number of children approved for treatment abroad in each year since 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73153/26]

721. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health the assessment that has been undertaken of the additional consultant obstetrician, midwifery, nursing and other healthcare staffing requirements associated with the transition to a public-only maternity care model; and the projected staffing requirements nationally and by maternity hospital. [73298/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

721. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health the assessment that has been undertaken of the additional consultant obstetrician, midwifery, nursing and other healthcare staffing requirements associated with the transition to a public-only maternity care model; and the projected staffing requirements nationally and by maternity hospital. [73298/26]

407. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether the availability and capacity of housing, healthcare, education, childcare, transport and other public services are taken into account when determining the number of employment permits made available generally or under individual occupational quotas; if so, the methodology used to assess these factors; and the Departments, agencies and other bodies consulted in this regard. [72625/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

407. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether the availability and capacity of housing, healthcare, education, childcare, transport and other public services are taken into account when determining the number of employment permits made available generally or under individual occupational quotas; if so, the methodology used to assess these factors; and the Departments, agencies and other bodies consulted in this regard. [72625/26]

387. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether his Department has assessed the position where the minimum annual remuneration for healthcare assistants and home carers, equivalent to €16.12 an hour on a 39 hour week, exceeds the national minimum wage of €14.15 an hour, such that Irish and EEA workers in the same roles may legally be paid less than permit holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73084/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

387. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether his Department has assessed the position where the minimum annual remuneration for healthcare assistants and home carers, equivalent to €16.12 an hour on a 39 hour week, exceeds the national minimum wage of €14.15 an hour, such that Irish and EEA workers in the same roles may legally be paid less than permit holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73084/26]

123. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to recruit and retain newly qualified nurses and other healthcare professionals in the public health service; and if there are sufficient funded posts available to allow graduates to take up employment and be retained in Irish healthcare. [72785/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

123. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to recruit and retain newly qualified nurses and other healthcare professionals in the public health service; and if there are sufficient funded posts available to allow graduates to take up employment and be retained in Irish healthcare. [72785/26]

118. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health her plans to expand Ireland's stem cell transplant and CAR-T capacity and to recommence transplantation at CUH; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72205/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

118. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health her plans to expand Ireland's stem cell transplant and CAR-T capacity and to recommence transplantation at CUH; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72205/26]

228. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health her most recent engagements with trade unions representing public sector healthcare workers, in particular the engagements she has had within the past month. [73015/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

228. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health her most recent engagements with trade unions representing public sector healthcare workers, in particular the engagements she has had within the past month. [73015/26]

222. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health her engagements with her counterparts at the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation regarding pay, recruitment and retention of healthcare staff in the public sector; and to detail the policies of her Department and agencies under her remit related to the same subject. [73014/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

222. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health her engagements with her counterparts at the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation regarding pay, recruitment and retention of healthcare staff in the public sector; and to detail the policies of her Department and agencies under her remit related to the same subject. [73014/26]

196. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Health the way in which the resources provided under Budget 2027 will be targeted towards reducing waiting times for community based healthcare services. [72924/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

196. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Health the way in which the resources provided under Budget 2027 will be targeted towards reducing waiting times for community based healthcare services. [72924/26]

189. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the development of a new model of care for trans healthcare; the current timeline being worked towards; and the allocation provided for trans healthcare in Budget 2027. [72885/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

189. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the development of a new model of care for trans healthcare; the current timeline being worked towards; and the allocation provided for trans healthcare in Budget 2027. [72885/26]

186. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Health the measures her Department is taking, in conjunction with the HSE, to ensure the timely restoration of healthcare services and the rescheduling of appointments affected by the planned industrial action. [72989/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

186. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Health the measures her Department is taking, in conjunction with the HSE, to ensure the timely restoration of healthcare services and the rescheduling of appointments affected by the planned industrial action. [72989/26]

185. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Health the services available to pregnant women who require psychiatric or mental health care during their pregnancy; and if these services are available at all maternity hospitals. [69393/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

185. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Health the services available to pregnant women who require psychiatric or mental health care during their pregnancy; and if these services are available at all maternity hospitals. [69393/26]

177. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1949 of 4 November 2025, the current stage of the proposed €27 million stem cell tissue establishment and aseptic compounding unit at Cork University Hospital, for which a project team was established in 2024; whether capital funding for its construction has been secured in the HSE Capital Plan; the projected dates for appointment of a design and construction team, commencement of construction and commissioning of the unit; and whether the unit will be equipped to deliver CAR-T cellular therapies. [72762/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

177. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1949 of 4 November 2025, the current stage of the proposed €27 million stem cell tissue establishment and aseptic compounding unit at Cork University Hospital, for which a project team was established in 2024; whether capital funding for its construction has been secured in the HSE Capital Plan; the projected dates for appointment of a design and construction team, commencement of construction and commissioning of the unit; and whether the unit will be equipped to deliver CAR-T cellular therapies. [72762/26]

174. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Health when the Limerick surgical hub will be completed; when it will become operational; and if a funding package to enable 100% operational capacity has been granted. [72575/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

174. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Health when the Limerick surgical hub will be completed; when it will become operational; and if a funding package to enable 100% operational capacity has been granted. [72575/26]

173. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of people who have presented at accident and emergency departments since 2021 for suspected spiking; the current care pathways for victims within the healthcare system; and the testing currently available; and if this will be updated. [72985/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

173. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of people who have presented at accident and emergency departments since 2021 for suspected spiking; the current care pathways for victims within the healthcare system; and the testing currently available; and if this will be updated. [72985/26]

164. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health for an update on the provision of public health nurses in north Dublin as compared to baseline capacity for 2026; the number of developmental checks carried out in north Dublin; and the steps being taken to increase recruitment. [72889/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

164. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health for an update on the provision of public health nurses in north Dublin as compared to baseline capacity for 2026; the number of developmental checks carried out in north Dublin; and the steps being taken to increase recruitment. [72889/26]

154. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to strengthen healthcare provision in Balbriggan, including investment in primary care services and consideration of a minor injuries hub, given the continued population growth. [67085/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

154. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to strengthen healthcare provision in Balbriggan, including investment in primary care services and consideration of a minor injuries hub, given the continued population growth. [67085/26]

145. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the measures she is taking in Budget 2027 to make health care more affordable for workers and families; if she will extend eligibility for medical cards or reduce the drug payment scheme threshold; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72958/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

145. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the measures she is taking in Budget 2027 to make health care more affordable for workers and families; if she will extend eligibility for medical cards or reduce the drug payment scheme threshold; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72958/26]

133. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the progress of the proposed Gorey primary health care centre. [72389/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

133. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the progress of the proposed Gorey primary health care centre. [72389/26]

flächendeckende gerichtsmedizinische Versorgung sicherstellten

Austria · National Council · 15 October 2026

Antrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Nina Tomaselli, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend flächendeckende gerichtsmedizinische Versorgung sicherstellten

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to work with medical royal colleges to develop national training programmes on the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 15 October 2026

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to work with medical royal colleges to develop national training programmes on the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the department plans to establish a single, publicly accessible and searchable database of payments made by the medicines and medical devices industries to healthcare professionals and orga

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 15 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the department plans to establish a single, publicly accessible and searchable database of payments made by the medicines and medical devices industries to healthcare professionals and orga

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether her Department plans to introduce national standards for autism-informed mental health care.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 15 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether her Department plans to introduce national standards for autism-informed mental health care.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the role of schools in helping pupils understand the implications of climate change for public health, the economy and national resilience.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 15 October 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the role of schools in helping pupils understand the implications of climate change for public health, the economy and national resilience.

World Menopause Day 2026

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 15 October 2026

That this House notes that 18 October 2026 marks Menopause Awareness Day; acknowledges the profound impact menopause can have on women's physical health, mental wellbeing and ability to participate fully in society and the workforce; highlights the ongoing barriers many women face in accessing timely diagnoses, appropriate treatment and affordable hormone replacement therapy; raises concern over regional inequalities in access to menopause-related healthcare; welcomes the increased public and parliamentary recognition of menopause as a significant health and equality issue; supports initiatives to raise public awareness, challenge stigma and improve understanding of the menopause; and pays tribute to the organisations, healthcare professionals and campaigners working tirelessly to ensure that every woman can access the advice, treatment and support she needs throughout every stage of her life.