Consultations published by Department of Health and Social Care

Proposed changes to the health service products information regulations 2018

Smoke-free, heated tobacco-free and vape-free places in England

Using dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans for non-medical purposes as a justified practice

Applying the new NPM to advertising and promotions restrictions

Reforming the General Medical Council legislative framework

Proposed 2026 changes to the statutory scheme for branded medicines pricing

Proposed changes to the Social Work Bursary and the Education Support Grant

Down Syndrome Act 2022 draft statutory guidance

Down Syndrome Act 2022 draft statutory guidance (easy read and BSL)

Expanding access to naloxone: supply and emergency use

Plans for fair pay agreements in adult social care (easy read)

Changes to NICE regulations: cost-effectiveness threshold

UK nutrient profiling model 2018 review

Changes to DHSC group accounting manual 2026 to 2027

Implementing inserts in cigarette and hand rolling tobacco packs

Amend regulations to support the supply and deployment of vaccines

Fair pay agreement process in adult social care

The disclosure of industry payments to the healthcare sector

NHS dentistry contract: quality and payment reforms

Enabling pharmacist flexibilities when dispensing medicines

Health and social care statistical outputs

Extend medicines for optometrists and contact lens opticians

Banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children

Extend medicines responsibilities for allied health professions

Proposed changes to the availability of puberty blockers for under 18s

Restricting promotions of food and drink that is high in fat, sugar and salt

Oliver McGowan draft code of practice

Oliver McGowan draft code of practice (easy read)

Brand advertising exemption from advertising restrictions for less healthy food or drink

Licensing of non-surgical cosmetic procedures

Leading the NHS: proposals to regulate NHS managers

Pharmacy supervision

Changes to DHSC group accounting manual 2025 to 2026

Our plan to improve the lives of people with ME/CFS (easy read)

Proposed review of the statutory scheme for branded medicines pricing

Tackling modern slavery in NHS procurement: proposed regulations and guidance

Aligning the upper age for NHS prescription charge exemptions with the State Pension age

NHS Pension Scheme: proposed amendments for April 2025

Community water fluoridation expansion in the north east of England

NHS Constitution: 10 year review (easy read)

NHS Constitution: 10 year review

Changes to rules - the Care Quality Commission (easy read)

Improving the experiences of people with ME/CFS: interim delivery plan

Changes to regulations relating to the Care Quality Commission

Healthy Start for families with no recourse to public funds (easy read)

Health Protection (Notification) Regulations 2010: proposed amendments

Introducing further advertising restrictions on TV and online for less healthy food and drink: internet protocol television (IPTV)

Information standards for health and adult social care

Healthy Start eligibility for families who cannot access public funds

Proposed update to the statutory scheme to control the cost of branded health service medicines