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Background and overview The purpose of this document is to help provide…
The government is seeking views on the proposed ban on the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children under the age of 16 years in England.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
Introduction Background The government has committed to raising the…
Summary Background This document sets out the outcome of the consultation…
Describes the working relationship between the Department of Health and Social Care and the UK Health Security Agency.
Introduction This document has been agreed between the Department of…
Details the government’s plan for capital investment to transform healthcare infrastructure over the next decade.
Goals agreed with the Food Standards Agency to clarify how their actions should support economic growth.
This evaluation strategy sets out the Department of Health and Social Care's (DHSC) vision for high-quality evaluation of its policies, programmes and projects.
Summary of stakeholder responses after the call for evidence on on ashwagandha food supplements
This consultation, which was published on 24th February 2025 and closed on 19th May 2025, sought stakeholder views on proposed amendments to the Food Law Code of Practice (England) (the Code) and Practice Guidance.
This consultation seeks views on proposals to introduce new safeguards using powers under the Sunbeds Act in England.
How the UK intends to rebuild readiness for future pandemics through a whole-of-government approach that prioritises the needs of the most vulnerable.
How ICBs, local authorities, health and wellbeing boards and other partners should create and deliver neighbourhood health services.
This plan sets out how the government will reach its ambition of ending new HIV transmissions by 2030.
Add your evidence and priorities for the Tuberculosis National Action Plan 2026 to 2031.
This report provides an update on activities during the first year of the UK 5-year national action plan for antimicrobial resistance 2024 to 2029.
We are seeking your views on what procedures should be in scope of the licensing scheme for non-surgical cosmetic procedures in England.
Departmental minute from the Department of Health and Social Care on the COVID-19 autumn 2025 vaccination programme.
Quick reference tools for primary care providers for diagnosing and understanding culture results for urinary tract infections (UTIs).
How the UK plans to control and eliminate mpox over the next 12 months.
Departmental minute from the Department of Health and Social Care on the notification of contingent liability for the COVID-19 spring 2025 vaccination programme.
This consultation seeks views on proposed amendments to the Health Protection (Notification) Regulations 2010 (HPNR).
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