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Seeks views on a proposal to tighten controls on the substances Gamma-Butyrolactone (GBL) and 1,4-Butanediol (1,4-BD).
About this consultation The consultation is open to the public, but is…
Title: Rescheduling of Gamma-Butyrolactone (GBL) and 1,4-Butanediol…
Information on the medical stockpiles held by the department, and other arrangements that help ensure supplies are available during public health emergencies.
Background and overview The purpose of this document is to help provide…
This call for evidence seeks information on the experiences and needs of people who have variations in sex characteristics.
1. Introduction The Government Equalities Office (GEO) has launched a call…
Variations in sex characteristics (VSC): experiences of life in the UK for…
This call for evidence sought information on the experiences and needs of…
Ymwadiadau Ymarfer casglu tystiolaeth oedd yr alwad hon am dystiolaeth ac…
We want to hear your views on which roles or people should be allowed to use the word ‘nurse’ in their title.
This consultation seeks comments on the proposed regulation for the use of drug testing devices.
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
Describes the working relationship between the Department of Health and Social Care and the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority.
Describes the working relationship between the Department of Health and Social Care and the UK Health Security Agency.
A call for evidence on standardised packaging for all tobacco products, cigarette papers and herbal smoking products and potentially introducing pack inserts.
Proposals for regulating tobacco, vaping and nicotine product packaging, device appearance and retail displays, to implement the Tobacco and Vapes Act.
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.
Sets out the government’s 10-year strategic vision for the health and care system to reduce premature deaths from heart disease and stroke in England.
This paper describes the consensus statement of the Prevention Concordat for Better Mental Health and lists the signatories.
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.
Equality impact assessment of the introduction of targeted screening for prostate cancer.
Outlines how integrated care boards (ICBs) will focus on their role as strategic commissioners of local health services.
The government’s response to the recommendations made by the House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee in its 12th report of session 2024 to 2026.
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