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Report to the Yellow Card Scheme suspected adverse reactions associated with medicines taken during pregnancy experienced by women or the baby or child. Obstetricians and midwives have a particularly important role in provid…
Amiodarone has been associated with serious and potentially life-threatening side effects, particularly of the lung, liver, and thyroid gland. We remind healthcare professionals that patients should be supervised and reviewe…
Instructions on how to submit key performance indicator (KPI) data for the antenatal and newborn blood spot (NBS) screening programmes.
On Menstrual Hygiene Day (28 May) Minister for Women and Equalities, Penny Mordaunt, has announced two co-chairs to help lead the government’s new Period Poverty Taskforce.
Screening standards for the sickle cell and thalassaemia (SCT) antenatal and newborn screening programme.
Universal Credit is replacing 6 other benefits with a single monthly payment if you're out of work or on a low income - eligibility, how to prepare.
Guidance for health professionals to share with pregnant women immunised with COVID-19 vaccines.
Statutory guidance on relationships education, relationships and sex education (RSE) and health education.
A 3-week consultation on a proposal to make Lovima 75 microgram film-coated tablets (Desogestrel) available from pharmacies.
A 3-week public consultation on a proposal to make Hana 75 microgram film-coated tablets (Desogestrel) available from pharmacies.
New prescriber checklists, patient reminder cards, and pharmacy checklists are available to support the Pregnancy Prevention Programme in women taking acitretin, alitretinoin, and isotretinoin. Advice about the risk of neuro…
Information for GPs about the NHS England and Public Health England initiative to support finding and treating diagnosed patients.
Details the government's Vision for the Women’s Health Strategy for England, informed by the call for evidence.
Recording and reporting requirements for laboratories in accordance with the primary high risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) screening pathway.
Code of practice in connection with detention, treatment and questioning by police of persons in detention under section 27 of, and Schedule 6 to, the National Security Act 2023.
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