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Latest Plan for Change

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.

PREVENTION

Government launches Good Food Cycle to transform Britain's food system

By Liz Wells 21 July 2025

The Government has unveiled its new Good Food Cycle framework, which aims to drive a generational change in the nation’s relationship with food.  

PLAN FOR CHANGE

Government frees up pharmacists time to treat patients

By Liz Wells 17 July 2025

The DHSC has unveiled plans to modernise pharmacy supervision rules to allow registered pharmacy technicians to take greater responsibility.

PLAN FOR CHANGE

Boost for GP practices to help people back to work

By Liz Wells 11 July 2025

A new pilot programme is to support people with health conditions back into employment and ease pressure on doctors.

TECHNOLOGY

NHS red tape blitz delivers new cancer treatment

By Liz Wells 11 June 2025

NHS patients will be the first in Europe to benefit from a non-invasive liver cancer treatment, as the Government slashes red tape and drives innovation.

PEOPLE MOVES

DHSC permanent secretary appointed

By Liz Wells 23 April 2025

Samantha Jones has been appointed as the new permanent secretary at DHSC.

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE COMMITTEE

Health and Social Care Committee launches inquiry on First 1,000 Days of Life

By Liz Wells 21 March 2025

The Health and Social Care Committee has launched a new inquiry on the first 1,000 days of life, which shapes long-term health, well-being, and life outcomes.