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Find out which types of food are zero-rated and which are standard-rated for VAT purposes.
Guidance for doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists, physiotherapists, employers, and patients using fit notes (statements of fitness for work).
More people living with obesity will have access to the newest and most effective obesity drugs to help cut NHS waiting lists, following the announcement of a £40 million two-year pilot today [Wednesday 7 June].
A call for evidence to explore reforming the fit note process to support those with long term health conditions to access timely work and health support.
Fake, potentially harmful Ozempic and Saxenda pens have been found in the UK: you should only access these medicines via a medical prescription.
The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) report on lower carbohydrate diets for adults with type 2 diabetes.
This research explores attitudes and perceptions to proposed changes to who can certify fit notes, also called ‘sick notes’ or ‘statements of fitness for work’.
A new national campaign is under way to encourage millions of adults to kick start their health and reduce their risk of serious illness, including COVID-19.
New Better Health campaign offers free support and guidance to those working towards a healthier weight.
A new report from SACN concludes that a lower carbohydrate diet is an effective short-term option for adults living with type 2 diabetes and overweight or obesity.
Children, adults and families will be better supported to achieve and maintain a healthier weight through £100 million of new government support.
New package of measures and 'Better Health' campaign announced to help people lose weight.
PHE has launched the latest Better Health campaign to encourage adults across the nation to lose excess weight, eat more healthily and get active this summer.
SGLT2 inhibitor treatment should be interrupted in patients who are hospitalised for major surgical procedures or acute serious medical illnesses and ketone levels measured, preferably in blood rather than urine. Treatment may be restarted when the ketone values are normal...
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