Why we are taking action on ‘less healthy’ food and drink
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Public Health
What the 10 Year Health Plan means for you
Patients Summary Our health system is in crisis. If we don’t act now, we risk the NHS ceasing to exist as a publicly funded service, free at the point of use. But if we seize the opportunities provided by new …
Puberty blockers: what you need to know
*Updated 16 May 2025* Puberty blockers are banned in the UK to treat gender dysphoria in under-18s. This decision follows independent, expert advice from the Cass Review and the Commission on Human Medicines The below explains why this decision was …
Here are the facts about our junk food advertising ban
One in 10 reception aged children are now obese, and one in five children by age 5 are suffering from tooth decay. These children are being set up for a lifetime of health problems, and it's estimated that obesity costs …
DHSC's position on puberty blockers
Response to High Court ruling on puberty blockers On 29 July 2024, the High Court ruled a ban on puberty blockers introduced by the government was lawful. DHSC's response is below: Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting said: “I …
Free flu vaccines for secondary school kids
All secondary school pupils in England will be offered a free flu vaccine from September for the 2023/24 season, the government has confirmed. Over 3 million pupils in secondary school years 7 to 11 will be offered the vaccine as …
Government plans to tackle obesity in England
*Updated 2 February 2024* Obesity costs the NHS around £6.5 billion a year and is the second biggest preventable cause of cancer. Over one in four (26%) adults and 23.4% of children aged 10-11 years in England are living with …
Major Conditions Strategy: What you need to know
The government has launched a call for evidence to inform its landmark Major Conditions Strategy to tackle the main causes of ill-health, ensure care is patient-focused and relieve stress on the health and care system. This call for evidence seeks views …
Covid spring booster 2023: Everything you need to know
Five million eligible people, including over 75s and those aged five and over with a weakened immune system, are now able to book their spring Covid vaccine booster. Here’s everything you need to know about the rollout. Am I eligible …
How we’re cutting smoking and stopping children vaping
*Updated 14 August 2023* We have set out new measures to help meet our Smokefree 2030 target and tackle youth vaping. This includes: a national vaping scheme to help one million smokers ‘swap to stop’ financial incentives to help pregnant …
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