Policy papers and consultations

The government is seeking views on expanding community water fluoridation schemes in the north east with new arrangements or by varying existing arrangements.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Updated: 17 April 2024

• Community water fluoridation expansion in the north east of England

  Introduction The Health and Care Act 2022 provides powers for the…

• Equalities impact assessment

  Introduction The general equality duty that is set out in the Equality Act…

• Feasibility and technical reports: summary

  The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) commissioned feasibility…

Response to the Joint Committee’s recommendations for the draft Mental Health Bill to reform the Mental Health Act 1983 and deliver a modern mental health service.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Updated: 16 April 2024

• Government response to the Joint Committee on the draft Mental Health Bill

  Presented to Parliament by the Secretary of State for Health and Social…

Call for evidence seeking views on the statutory duty of candour for health and social care providers in England.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Updated: 16 April 2024

• Duty of candour review

  Summary This call for evidence forms part of a review by the Department of…

Update on the potential impact of the introduction of medical examiners and death certification reform in England and Wales.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Updated: 15 April 2024

Sets the national conditions, metrics and funding arrangements for the Better Care Fund in financial years 2023 to 2024 and 2024 to 2025.

• From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and 1 others
• Updated: 12 April 2024

The government’s plan to support a thriving UK medtech sector and make sure the health and care system can reliably access safe, effective and innovative medical technologies to deliver the best outcomes for patients.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Updated: 9 April 2024

Achievements made since the launch of the medtech strategy and the next steps to boost the adoption of medical technology in the NHS.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Updated: 9 April 2024

This consultation will inform the government’s proposal to enable pharmacy technicians to supply and administer medicines using patient group directions.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Updated: 28 March 2024

This consultation will inform the government’s proposal to enable dental hygienists and dental therapists to supply and administer medicines under exemptions.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Updated: 28 March 2024

The government’s mandate to NHS England sets out their objectives for 2023 onwards.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Updated: 26 March 2024

The government's financial directions to NHS England set out its budgets for 2024 to 2025.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Updated: 26 March 2024

The government's financial directions to NHS England set out its budgets for 2023 to 2024.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Updated: 26 March 2024

Describes the working relationship between the Department of Health and Social Care and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care and 1 others
• Updated: 21 March 2024

Reviews existing evidence of the risks posed by adverse weather to different populations. Also outlines next steps to improve understanding of these risks.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Updated: 21 March 2024

The government's response to the recommendations of the report of the independent rapid review into mental health patient safety.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Updated: 21 March 2024

Impact assessment relating to the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Updated: 20 March 2024

These factsheets provide more information about the Tobacco and Vapes Bill which was introduced in the House of Commons on 20 March 2024.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Updated: 20 March 2024

How we provide additional support to our customers and our future plans, considering new technology and modernisation of our services.

• From: Department for Work and Pensions
• Updated: 19 March 2024

This consultation seeks views on proposals to update the statutory scheme to control the cost of branded health service medicines.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Updated: 18 March 2024

Government’s response to the independent review into racial, ethnic and other factors leading to unfair biases in the design and use of medical devices.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Updated: 11 March 2024