tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/policy-papers-and-consultations Policy papers and consultations 2026-08-13T09:30:08+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/stockpiles-of-medical-products-held-by-dhsc 2026-08-13T09:30:08+01:00 Stockpiles of medical products held by DHSC Information on the medical stockpiles held by the department, and other arrangements that help ensure supplies are available during public health emergencies. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/calls-for-evidence/variations-in-sex-characteristics-call-for-evidence 2026-07-30T11:00:00+01:00 Variations in sex characteristics call for evidence This call for evidence seeks information on the experiences and needs of people who have variations in sex characteristics. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/calls-for-evidence/using-the-professional-title-nurse 2026-07-30T10:00:05+01:00 Using the professional title ‘nurse’ We want to hear your views on which roles or people should be allowed to use the word ‘nurse’ in their title. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/regulation-of-drug-testing-devices 2026-07-24T08:00:01+01:00 Regulation of drug testing devices This consultation seeks comments on the proposed regulation for the use of drug testing devices. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/banning-the-sale-of-high-caffeine-energy-drinks-to-children 2026-07-16T16:40:59+01:00 Banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/framework-agreement-between-dhsc-and-the-human-fertilisation-and-embryology-authority-2026-to-2029 2026-07-16T09:30:00+01:00 Framework agreement between DHSC and the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority: 2026 to 2029 Describes the working relationship between the Department of Health and Social Care and the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/framework-agreement-between-dhsc-and-the-uk-health-security-agency-2026-to-2029 2026-07-15T10:00:00+01:00 Framework agreement between DHSC and the UK Health Security Agency: 2026 to 2029 Describes the working relationship between the Department of Health and Social Care and the UK Health Security Agency. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/calls-for-evidence/standardised-packaging-for-all-tobacco-products 2026-07-10T11:45:08+01:00 Standardised packaging for all tobacco products A call for evidence on standardised packaging for all tobacco products, cigarette papers and herbal smoking products and potentially introducing pack inserts. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/tobacco-and-vapes-packaging-appearance-and-display 2026-07-10T11:45:00+01:00 Tobacco and vapes: packaging, appearance and display Proposals for regulating tobacco, vaping and nicotine product packaging, device appearance and retail displays, to implement the Tobacco and Vapes Act. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/10-year-capital-plan-for-health-and-social-care 2026-07-08T13:27:00+01:00 10 Year Capital Plan for Health and Social Care Details the government’s plan for capital investment to transform healthcare infrastructure over the next decade. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/food-standards-agency-fsa-economic-growth-goals 2026-07-08T12:00:01+01:00 Food Standards Agency (FSA) economic growth goals Goals agreed with the Food Standards Agency to clarify how their actions should support economic growth. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/cardiovascular-disease-modern-service-framework 2026-07-07T14:28:00+01:00 Cardiovascular disease modern service framework 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/prevention-concordat-for-better-mental-health-consensus-statement 2026-07-03T14:27:42+01:00 Prevention Concordat for Better Mental Health: consensus statement This paper describes the consensus statement of the Prevention Concordat for Better Mental Health and lists the signatories. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/dhsc-evaluation-strategy-2026 2026-06-29T10:00:01+01:00 DHSC evaluation strategy 2026 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/summary-of-responses-to-call-for-evidence-on-ashwagandha 2026-06-25T09:00:29+01:00 Summary of responses to call for evidence on Ashwagandha Summary of stakeholder responses after the call for evidence on on ashwagandha food supplements tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/summary-of-responses-consultation-on-proposed-amendments-to-the-food-law-code-of-practice-and-practice-guidance-england 2026-06-25T09:00:18+01:00 Summary of Responses: Consultation on proposed amendments to the Food Law Code of Practice and Practice Guidance (England) 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/prostate-cancer-screening-equality-impact-assessment 2026-06-02T12:05:23+01:00 Prostate cancer screening: equality impact assessment Equality impact assessment of the introduction of targeted screening for prostate cancer. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/health-bill-icbs-as-strategic-commissioners-fact-sheet 2026-06-01T14:00:05+01:00 Health Bill: ICBs as strategic commissioners - fact sheet Outlines how  integrated care boards (ICBs) will focus on their role as strategic commissioners of local health services. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/government-response-to-the-women-and-equalities-committee-report-on-the-menstrual-health-of-girls-and-young-women 2026-05-26T11:23:04+01:00 Government response to the Women and Equalities Committee report on the menstrual health of girls and young women 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/strengthening-the-regulation-of-commercial-sunbeds-in-england 2026-05-22T10:00:00+01:00 Strengthening the regulation of commercial sunbeds in England This consultation seeks views on proposals to introduce new safeguards using powers under the Sunbeds Act in England.