Preventable cancers are a material proportion of cancer cases in the UK. Research suggests that
nearly 40% of cancer cases are preventable, i.e. due to modifiable risk factors.
These modifiable risk factors include tobacco use, obesity and UV radiation. In 2023, around 184,000 new cancer cases may be preventable.
Explore how much funding your area receives for key public services, and whether this funding is in line with patterns of needs
Findings from a Carers Trust survey of 3,430 unpaid carers from across the UK show 45% don’t get enough support, while 41% have seen their caring hours rocket in the past year.
For the first time, the annual research also highlights how women, those from poorer backgrounds, carers from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, LGB+ carers and older unpaid carers experience additional barriers to support.
An overview of proposals to abolish the Work Capability Assessment first announced in March 2023
Use this collection of materials to help older people understand how they could get Pension Credit.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is keen to hear views from a wide group of citizens, especially disabled people and disability organisations.
This consultation applies to England, Wales and Scotland. Social security is devolved in Northern Ireland however we welcome comments from individuals and organisations in Northern Ireland, which will then be shared with the Department for Communities.
This interactive dashboard allows you to explore data from NHS Digital on GPs and GP practices. It provides a map and list of GP practices in each constituency in England, information on whether the number of GPs has risen or fallen since 2016, and data on the ratio of patients to GPs in each area.
Designing an unemployment insurance scheme to protect living standards and boost economic dynamism
The increasing number of working-age individuals in the UK unable to work due to sickness or disability is a growing concern. Unless steps are taken to improve the health of individuals, there is a risk of a significant number of people spending a decade or more in retirement on disability benefits.
This dashboard has statistics on Universal Credit by constituency in Great Britain, including the Library’s estimate of how far caseload rollout has progressed.