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Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
Check what you need to do to sell cosmetic products in Great Britain.
Safety leaflet on topical corticosteroids and withdrawal reactions to help patients and their carers to use these medicines safely.
Supporting health and care professionals to improve services by better understanding the health outcomes that some people in the Roma community face.
Guidance for primary care on taking samples for diagnosing and treating fungal skin and nail infections; for consultation and adaptation.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is reminding summer travellers of simple steps to reduce their risk of common infections when travelling abroad.
Information for healthcare professionals to protect the public from pressure ulcers (bed sores).
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) provides national guidance and advice to improve health and social care. NICE is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department of Health and Social Care .
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients from Ukraine for healthcare practitioners.
Guidance for living safely with respiratory infections, including coronavirus (COVID-19).
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients from Argentina for healthcare practitioners.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients from India for healthcare practitioners.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients from Mexico for healthcare practitioners.
What you need to know about and do to comply with the law and keep consumers safe.
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