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Healthcare advice for UK travellers in the event of a no-deal EU Exit

Updated advice for UK travellers on the continuity of reciprocal healthcare arrangements in the event of a no-deal EU Exit.

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Restrictions on adverts for food high in fat, sugar and salt: public asked for views

The government is consulting on proposals to introduce a 9pm watershed on TV and online adverts for food and drink that is high in fat, sugar or salt.

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I believe in the power of technology to make lives better

Secretary of State Matt Hancock’s speech at the Spectator Health Summit.

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Opt-out organ donation: Max and Keira's Bill passed into law

From 2020, adults in England will be considered potential donors unless they choose to opt out or are excluded.

Latest from the Department of Health and Social Care

  1. DHSC: Permanent Secretary's and CMO's meetings with external organisations, 2018 to 2019
    • Transparency
  2. DHSC: special advisers' gifts, hospitality and meetings, 2018 to 2019
    • Transparency
  3. DHSC: ministerial gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings, 2018 to 2019
    • Transparency

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  1. We must tackle the serious ethical challenges of DNA analysis
    • Speech
  2. Healthcare advice for UK travellers in the event of a no-deal EU Exit
    • News story
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Consultations

  1. Further advertising restrictions for products high in fat, salt and sugar
    • Open consultation
  2. Learning disability and autism training for health and care staff
    • Open consultation
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Publications

  1. DHSC: Permanent Secretary's and CMO's meetings with external organisations, 2018 to 2019
    • Transparency
  2. DHSC: special advisers' gifts, hospitality and meetings, 2018 to 2019
    • Transparency
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Statistics

  1. Abortion statistics for England and Wales: 2017
    • National statistics
  2. Characteristics of disabled people in employment: April to June 2017
    • Official statistics
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Ministerial Correspondence and Public Enquiries Unit
Department of Health and Social Care
39 Victoria Street
London
SW1H 0EU
United Kingdom

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0207 210 4850

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SW1H 0EU
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