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Tobacco packaging consultation extended

In response to requests, the deadline for responding to the plain packaging consultation has been extended by one month, to 10 August. The Department wants to maximise the opportunity that people have...

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National framework to improve mental health and wellbeing published

The government has published the Mental health implementation framework, which sets out what organisations can do to make the 6 high-level objectives of the mental health strategy No Health without...

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Prescribing powers proposed for physiotherapists and podiatrists

Proposed new prescribing powers for advanced practitioner physiotherapists and podiatrists have been announced today. Ministers have announced their agreement to lay amendments to medicines legislation...

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Responsibility Deal: three new catering pledges launched

The Department today announced three new salt pledges, specifically focused on the catering sector, to encourage more companies to make their commitment to improving public health through salt...

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Success of Olympic Games offers opportunity to create lasting health legacy

Fred Turok, Chair of the Public Health Responsibility Deal physical activity network, and Chair of the Fitness Industry Association reflects on the success of the Games and why this now offers us a...

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Update on health claims on botanical substances used in foods

An update has been published on the European Commission’s discussion paper on health claims on botanical substances used in foods. Read the update on health claims on botanical substances used in foods...

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Views sought for review of cosmetic procedures

A major review of cosmetic surgery and procedures is launched today by the Department of Health. The review, led by NHS Medical Director Professor Sir Bruce Keogh, wants people to give their views on...

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Update to Green Book Chapter 19 Influenza published

The update to Chapter 19 on Influenza includes: changes to the age at which at risk children should be offered flu vaccine if they have not received a dose previously guidance on the use of the live...

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Bowel cancer campaign is relaunched

The Department of Health has today relaunched the Be Clear on Cancer bowel cancer campaign. Incorporating TV and radio advertising as well as face-to-face events around the country, the campaign, which...

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Consultation on the arrangements for consideration of proposals on the...

The Department is consulting on the process local authorities will use to conduct consultations on fluoridation of drinking water. We are not consulting on the benefits or disadvantages of...

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