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  • Proposal for mandatory COVID certification in a Plan B scenario: call for evidence

    The government invites responses to the detail on the proposed certification regime which could be introduced as part of Plan B. This opportunity for engagement will enable the government to take into account relevant commen…

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Making vaccination a condition of deployment in the health and wider social care sector

    The government is seeking views on whether or not to extend vaccination requirements to other health and care settings for COVID-19 and also for flu.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act 2018 statutory guidance

    We want your views on the statutory guidance to prevent the inappropriate use of force and ensure transparency and accountability about the use of force in mental health units.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • The law about use of force in mental health units (easy read)

    The government has written guidance to help people understand the law about using force in mental health units. We want to know what you think about the guidance.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • The health and social care approach to winter

    Sets out the wide range of preparations made to ensure that health and social care services remain resilient, joined up and available to patients over the coming months. It also announces the allocation of the £700 million T…

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care and 2 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Review of health and social care leadership: terms of reference

    Terms of reference for the leadership review in health and social care led by General Sir Gordon Messenger, supported by Dame Linda Pollard.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Bilateral agreement between the UK and Kenya on healthcare workforce collaboration

    Bilateral agreement between the governments of the UK and Kenya on the recruitment of Kenyan healthcare workers in accordance with their respective existing national laws and regulations.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Memorandum of understanding between the UK and Malaysia on the recruitment of healthcare workers

    MoU between the governments of the UK and Malaysia on the recruitment of Malaysian healthcare workers in accordance with their respective existing national laws and regulations.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Memorandum of understanding between the UK and the Philippines on healthcare cooperation

    MoU between the governments of the Philippines and the UK on the recruitment of Filipino nurses and other healthcare professionals in accordance with their respective existing national laws and regulations.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Pharmacy dispensing models and displaying prices on medicines

    Seeks views on proposed changes to the Human Medicines Regulations and the Medicines Act.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care and 1 others
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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Community pharmacy drug reimbursement reform

    We want your views on proposals for changing how community pharmacy contractors in England are paid for the drugs they dispense against NHS prescriptions.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Making vaccination a condition of deployment in older adult care homes

    We are seeking your views on a proposal to make COVID-19 vaccination a condition of deployment in older adult care homes.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014: extension of expiry date

    A consultation to gather views on the extension of the expiry date of the regulated activities regulations 2014.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Adult social care: coronavirus (COVID-19) winter plan 2021 to 2022

    The government's ambitions for the sector and the challenges facing adult social care this winter.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Healthcare arrangements covering the UK and countries in the EEA and Switzerland

    A list of healthcare arrangements covering the UK and countries in the EEA and Switzerland which can provide for access to healthcare.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Free face coverings to transport operators scheme

    The provision of free face coverings for all transport operators between 21 April 2021 and 31 December 2021, to be used as a contingency supply for passengers and workers.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Public health protection and health security: provisional common framework

    Sets out the principles and governance structure for UK-wide collaboration on health security and public health protection.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Safety of maternity services in England: government response

    The government's response to the Health and Social Care Committee report: 'The safety of maternity services in England'.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Health is everyone’s business: proposals to reduce ill health-related job loss

    This consultation seeks views on different ways in which government and employers can take action to reduce ill health-related job loss.

    • From: Department for Work and Pensions and 1 others
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Better Care Fund policy framework: 2021 to 2022

    The policy framework sets out the national conditions, metrics and funding arrangements for the Better Care Fund in 2021 to 2022.

    • From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and 2 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government