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Our first review of the 2013 is to look at the support given to NHS staff who wish to volunteer abroad. We are keen that the ideas and perspectives of others with experience in this area are included for consideration by the APPG's members. If you would like to submit views or evidence to us, please download the project scope below to find information on how to contribute. All submissions must be received by 1st May 2013.

Download to Call for Written Submissions document here

Each year, the APPG's members select a small number of priority issues that they wish to focus on. In 2013, the following reviews are being conducted, in addition to our ongoing programme of events and responsive briefings:

1. Overseas volunteering in the NHS: We are conducting research to assess the support given to NHS staff who wish to volunteer abroad. This study will involve a review of the co-benefits of overseas volunteering to the NHS and receiving countries, an assessment of the local and national structures to facilitate volunteering and consideration of options of how these could be improved. Expected: July 2013.

2. Conflict and health: In many fragile states around the world the UK provides both armed and humanitarian responses. In recent years, a policy of pursuing an 'integrated' approach between them has been developed, yet exactly what the right balance is between independence and coordination is still unclear. We will be reviewing the links that exist between security and health services at various levels - from strategic to front line. We will take views from the full range of actors who play a role in protecting and rebuilding fragile states, and try to determine how well the current approach is working. Expected: October 2013.

3. 'Health is Global' revisited: The UK's cross-government strategy on global health (2008) was a landmark in our understanding of the extent to which government impacts - and is impacted by - health worldwide. Following a 'refresh' of the strategy in 2011, the APPG will be reviewing progress towards the commitments and recommendations it made. Expected: December 2013.

We are pleased to announce some new additions to the APPG's Policy and Support teams, including a new Policy DIrector and new team of interns.

We would like to welcome Jonty, Louise, Isaac and Teddy to the group, and also thank their predecessors Dr Oliver Johnson, Helen Fry, Katie Macdonald and Tom Hird for their excellent work in helping to establish the group throughout its first year.

Read more about our Policy and Support teams here

This has been a very successful first year for the APPG during which the Group has established itself as a forum for important discussions and the publisher of a very well received review.

This annual report shows, we have hosted meetings on topics such as maternal health and prioritising in healthcare, provided a platform for the Zambian Government to launch its health strategy globally and produced a report on health workers, All the Talents, which shows how new roles and better teamwork can release potential and improve health services.

Download the annual report