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  • We are seeking views on proposals to extend smoke-free laws to certain outdoor public places and introduce heated tobacco-free and vape-free restrictions.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Describes the working relationship between the Department of Health and Social Care and the NHS Counter Fraud Authority.

  • Seeks views on proposed amendments to the Health Service Products (Provision and Disclosure of Information) Regulations 2018.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Impact assessment relating to the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Consultation seeking views on proposed reforms to the Social Work Bursary and Education Support Grant in England.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • The equality impact assessment accompanies the publication of the National Cancer Plan.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Call for evidence seeking views from individuals, professionals and organisations to inform the development of the government’s National Cancer Plan for England.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • PAFER Act 2025 extends the time limit for public authorities in England and Wales to bring civil claims for Covid-19 fraud from 6 to 12 years from discovery.

  • We want to hear what people think about our draft guidance on Down syndrome.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • A response by the government to the House of Lords Autism Act 2009 Committee report ‘Time to deliver: The Autism Act 2009 and the new autism strategy’.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Sets out national priority outcomes, expectations and notional allocations for local authorities that deliver adult social care services.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • This consultation seeks views on amending the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 to support the ongoing supply and deployment of vaccinations across the UK.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • The impact statement presents the impacts of the 10 Year Health Plan for England.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Changes to the law that tells people what to do if they need to stay in hospital after a mental health crisis.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Equality impact assessment on screening for Edwards’ syndrome using the antenatal quadruple test in the NHS Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme (FASP).

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • This consultation seeks views on proposals to make further legislative changes to expand access to take-home naloxone supplies and naloxone for emergency use.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • This consultation seeks views on the draft statutory guidance issued under the Down Syndrome Act 2022.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • We want your views on what should go into the Down Syndrome Act statutory guidance.

  • The government's response to recommendations made by the House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee's inquiry into Black maternal health.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • This consultation aims to seek views on the possible introduction of regulations mandating the disclosure of industry payments to the healthcare sector.