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Guidance for GP practices, hospitals, hospices and medical examiner offices about when to order more MCCDs and what to do with completed MCCDs.
Guide to the legal framework that health professionals need to take account of in obtaining valid consent to examination, treatment or care.
Infographics explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for women in pregnancy and after giving birth.
Notices of publication and a consolidated list for designated standards for medical devices.
A mechanism for the department to meet some of the costs of charity-funded research in the NHS.
The public health allocations and monetary conditions for local authorities to improve health in local populations.
A framework for UK and devolved government administrations, public health agencies and partners to support the communication of the UK CMO guidelines to a professional audience.
How to apply for your immigration health surcharge (IHS) reimbursement if you work in health and care.
Updated definition of regulated activity for adults.
The public health grant allocations and monetary conditions for local authorities to improve health in local populations.
Information for academic authorities and students on pre-registration healthcare programmes in the 2025 to 2026 academic year.
Sets out patients’ rights to choice in healthcare, where to find information to help choose, and how to complain if choice is not offered.
This guidance explains how local authorities should give healthcare public health advice to integrated care boards.
Guidance for local authorities on how to complete the safeguarding adults collection (SAC) data return for the 2025 to 2026 reporting period.
Information for local authorities on charging for care and support.
Guidance for UK wholesalers and manufacturers on how to import human medicines including unlicensed medicines, how to apply for a licence and how much it costs.
This revised reference guide gives information and advice on how the 1983 Mental Health Act operates.
How to get state healthcare if you’re living, working or studying in Ireland.
Government guidance for local authorities in England on the effective delivery of the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG).
How to support children and young people with learning disabilities, autistic spectrum conditions and mental health difficulties who are at risk of restrictive intervention.
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