A Bill to require Her Majesty's Government to introduce a Bill to regulate health and social care professions
House of Lords
12 May 2016
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This bill would compel the Government to bring forward new legislation to regulate health and social care professions. It would establish a framework of professional standards, registration or licensing, and oversight to improve safety and quality of care for patients and service users. It places responsibility on regulators and employers to implement high professional standards across the sector.
The bill is currently at the second reading stage in the Lords, meaning it is in early debate in its originating house. It originated in the Lords in 2015 and has not yet progressed to further stages in the Commons.
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16 Jun 2015
First reading took place on 16 June. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
The 2015/16 session of parliament has ended and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
