The Social Market Foundation published a briefing on devolution and poverty in June 2016. According to the briefing greater devolution in England has been largely framed around growth, with much less debate about the impact on poverty.
The Centre for Mental Health published a review of child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) in June 2016. It finds that mental health problems are common among young people but that awareness is poor and most attempts by parents to get help are unsuccessful.
The Office for National Statistics published a report on persistent poverty in June 2016. According to the report 3.9 million people (or 6.5% of the population) in the UK are in ‘persistent poverty’.
The Care Quality Commission published its strategy for 2016-2021 in June 2016, as well as a summary for each sector.
In May 2016, the Office for National Statistics published its full response to the consultation on the content of the 2021 Census for England and Wales, including next steps in collecting data on sexual and gender identity.
This House of Lords Library Note presents information on a review to examine the progression of black and ethnic minority (BME) people within the labour market.
A House of Commons Library briefing paper on Welfare reform and disabled people was published in April 2016. It provides an overview of the benefits
People from certain groups in society sometimes experience poorer quality care at the end of their lives because providers do not always understand or fully consider their needs, according to a CQC review.
The Scottish Human Rights Commission published a paper in June 2016 by Dr Tobias Lock on ‘The Human Rights Implications of the European Union (EU) Referendum’. The Commission has also published a statement introducing and accompanying the paper.
The Government opened an open consultation into the carers strategy in March 2016. The consultation closed on 31 July 2016.
