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  • Temporary class drug order for benzofury and NBOMe compounds - letter to ACMD

    Jeremy Browne writes to the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) accepting recommendations on a TCDO for 5-6APB and NBOMe compounds.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Action to tackle drug cutting agents

    A consultation on strengthening powers to seize drug cutting agents has been launched by the Home Office.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Letters to music festival organisers in 2013 from Jeremy Browne

    Letters from minister highlight concerns about 'legal highs' (new psychoactive substances), illegal drugs and gases (such as nitrous oxide).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • ACMD public event: open meeting on 16 May 2013

    ACMD invites members of the public to its open meeting on Thursday 16 May 2013

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  • Drugs Recovery Adviser appointed by Public Health England

    Internationally recognised addiction expert Dr A Thomas McLellan will provide independent advice on PHE’s work to tackle the problem of drug misuse.

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  • Health profiles for England at a glance

    Health Profiles give an overview of health for each local authority in England, to help improve local people’s health and reduce inequality.

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  • Longer and healthier lives to be the focus of Public Health England

    Public Health England (PHE) will work to help people live longer, healthier lives by supporting and enabling local government, the NHS and the public to protect and improve health and wellbeing and reduce inequalities.

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  • Salt strategy aims to reduce our salt consumption by a quarter

    A new salt strategy sets out plans to help us cut down on the amount of salt we eat, and sets targets for the catering and takeaway sector.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Secretary of State announces call to action on reducing avoidable deaths

    Improvements in the fight against 5 major diseases, including cardiovascular disease, could save 30,000 lives by 2020, says Jeremy Hunt.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Young People in the Workplace pledge: a call for organisations

    Pledge aims to better support young people lead healthier lives when they start their working career.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Change To The Misuse Of Drugs Act 1971

    Home Office circular 004/2013 Change to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 Broad subject: Crime and disorder Issue date: Wed Feb 20 13:23:35…

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  • Change4Life alcohol campaign urges us to check our drinking

    Change4Life’s latest alcohol campaign aims to raise awareness of the health risks associated with drinking too much and urges people to check…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • ACMD advice on Sativex

    ACMD advice on Sativex, February 2013.

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  • Change4Life alcohol campaign warns of ‘sneaky drinks’

    A Change4Life campaign launches today to raise awareness of the health risks associated with drinking regularly over the guidelines. Four weeks…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Drinkers can underestimate alcohol habits

    Some people could be underestimating their alcohol intake by as much as 40 per cent, according to new figures the Department of Health published today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • ACMD further advice on foil, 2013

    ACMD’s advice to the Home Secretary on foil.

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  • New FRANK adverts mark tenth anniversary

    A new campaign to remind young people to talk to FRANK for factual and trustworthy drugs advice was launched by the Home Office today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New FRANK adverts mark tenth anniversary

    New campaign reminding young people to talk to FRANK for factual and trustworthy drugs advice was launched by the Home Office today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Update on nutrition and health claims published

    An update regarding the European Commission’s Working Group meeting on nutrition and health claims was issued on 17 January 2013.

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  • Sugar and calories cut in soft drinks

    Leading soft drinks brands Lucozade and Ribena will reduce the amount of sugar and calories in their products by up to 10 per cent as part of…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government