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Government consults on plans to protect children from second-hand smoke

By Liz Wells 13 February 2026

The government has launched a consultation on stopping people smoking or using heated tobacco outside healthcare locations in England.

REGULATION

Government set to crackdown on illegal underage sunbed use

By Liz Wells 26 January 2026

The government has unveiled plans to crackdown on rogue businesses flouting the law and putting children’s health at risk by selling sessions to under-18s.

NICE

NICE conditionally recommends AI tools that spot warning signs of bowel cancer

By Liz Wells 20 November 2025

Five smart technologies that act as a second pair of eyes during bowel examinations have been conditionally recommended by NICE for NHS use.

UK GOVERNMENT

Government set to ban sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to boost childrens' health

By Liz Wells 03 September 2025

The government will consult on banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under 16s due to negative impacts on children's physical and mental health.

ROYAL COLLEGE OF MIDWIVES

RCM to consult with members on pay award

By Liz Wells 30 May 2025

The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is to consult with its members in England, Wales and Northern Ireland on the 3.6% pay award.

WELSH GOVERNMENT

Welsh government seeks views on healthy food for primary schools

By Liz Wells 20 May 2025

The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on proposals that will see primary school menus increase fruit and vegetables, limit sugary desserts and fried foods, in line with UK dietary guidel...

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Government-built AI tool reviews consultation responses for first time

By Liz Wells 14 May 2025

Public responses to a health consultation have been reviewed for the first time by a government-developed AI tool.

UK GOVERNMENT

Government to introduce Men's Health Strategy

By Liz Wells 29 November 2024

Health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has unveiled plans for a Men’s Health Strategy.

SUPPLY CHAIN

Government acts to eradicate modern slavery from NHS

By Liz Wells 21 November 2024

The government is proposing new measures that would find public bodies who buy goods and equipment for the NHS in breach of the law if they fail to mitigate the risk of modern slavery in supply cha...