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The most commonly encountered drugs currently controlled under the misuse of drugs legislation.
The following is a list of the most commonly encountered drugs currently…
The Eatwell Guide is a policy tool used to define government recommendations on eating healthily and achieving a balanced diet.
1. About the Eatwell Guide The Eatwell Guide, defines the government’s…
Changes to age of sale rules and related regulations for vaping and nicotine products from 29 October 2026.
A guide to the legislation enabling drug services and others to supply take home naloxone without a prescription to save a life in an emergency.
This is an evidence-based toolkit to support dental teams in improving their patients' oral and general health.
UK clinical guidelines recommending interventions for people with harmful patterns of drinking and alcohol dependence, supporting and promoting good practice.
Changes to age of sale rules and related regulations for tobacco and herbal smoking products and cigarette papers from 29 October 2026 and 1 January 2027.
A report from the Chief Medical Officers in the UK on the amount and type of physical activity people should be doing to improve their health.
The principles underlying the programme and the expectations that public health nursing teams are expected to meet when delivering services in England.
How clinicians should treat people with drug misuse and drug dependence problems.
The areas of public health where health visiting and school nursing teams in England can have the greatest impact.
Infographic explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for adults and older adults.
How commissioners should establish, monitor and assure the quality of public health nursing services delivered under the healthy child programme in England.
Information about changes to fixed penalty notices for offences related to tobacco, vaping and nicotine products from 29 October 2026 and 1 January 2027.
Current model used to classify foods and drinks based on their nutritional composition.
How the Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) supports first-time young parents, evidence for the programme, and where it is provided in England.
New restrictions on vending machines selling tobacco, herbal smoking products and cigarette papers, and vaping and nicotine products from 29 October 2026.
Guidance on running the National Child Measurement Programme, which collects the height and weight of reception and year 6 children across England every year.
It is mandatory for nutrition information to be declared on prepacked food. In Northern Ireland, the FSA is responsible for nutrition labelling. District Councils enforce these regulations in Northern Ireland.
Infographic explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for children under 5 years of age.
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