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Government launches consultation to help combat rising drug deaths from opioids, as part of record £3.4 billion in investment in drug and alcohol services.
Dame Carol Black GBE has been appointed to the role of independent adviser to the UK government on drugs for a 3-year term until November 2028.
New changes will enable patients to access urgent care easier.
Government launches independent review to look at rising demand for mental health, ADHD and autism services and what is driving it.
Professor Wood will replace Owen Bowden-Jones as chair on 1 January 2026.
Jess Asato appointed Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) adviser to reform NHS response as part of the government's mission to halve VAWG within a decade.
The government has announced an extension of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy to more high-sugar drinks, including milk-based drinks.
Millions of Brits could boost their mood by spending 5 minutes taking a Healthy Choices Quiz launched by the government and the NHS.
The government launches bold plan to tackle physical and mental health challenges faced by men and boys, and reduce inequalities.
Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, addressed the NHS Providers Conference in Manchester to talk about the next steps for reforming the NHS.
The government will underline its commitment to get children heathier and more active following new figures revealing the scale of the childhood obesity problem.
Menopause advice will be added to free health checks to help millions of women get the care they need.
The government has launched a new campaign to alert young people to the dangers of ketamine, counterfeit medicines and adulterated THC vapes.
The government has published a call for evidence to seek expert views on introducing new rules for retailers selling tobacco, vapes and nicotine products.
The government will consult on banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s due to negative impacts on children's physical and mental health.
Parents and carers across England will be able to shop for healthier food for their children with new guidelines.
The MHRA has now published the government’s response to its public consultation on future routes to market for medical devices - designed to modernise regulation
New animated series for kids, known as Activate, will get more children across the country moving more and encouraging a healthier lifestyle.
A new pilot programme will support people with health conditions back into employment and ease pressure on doctors.
New reforms to the dental contract will prioritise those with urgent and complex needs, with new measures for those with extreme tooth decay and gum disease.
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