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• Transparency data: DHSC: spending over £500, June 2026

  31-07-2026 10:22 via gov.uk
  
  Department of Health and Social Care spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS), over £500.
  
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• Tobacco, vaping and nicotine products: fixed penalty notices

  11-08-2026 12:00 via gov.uk
  
  Information about changes to fixed penalty notices for offences related to tobacco, vaping and nicotine products from 29 October 2026 and 1 January 2027.
  
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• Tobacco and vaping product vending machine ban

  11-08-2026 12:00 via gov.uk
  
  New restrictions on vending machines selling tobacco, herbal smoking products and cigarette papers, and vaping and nicotine products from 29 October 2026.
  
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• Selling vaping and nicotine products

  11-08-2026 12:00 via gov.uk
  
  Changes to age of sale rules and related regulations for vaping and nicotine products from 29 October 2026.
  
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• Selling tobacco, herbal smoking products and cigarette papers

  11-08-2026 12:00 via gov.uk
  
  Changes to age of sale rules and related regulations for tobacco and herbal smoking products and cigarette papers from 29 October 2026 and 1 January 2027.
  
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• Fridge-free vaccine trial shows ‘encouraging results’

  06-08-2026 11:29 via nursinginpractice.com
  A clinical trial testing a fridge-free tetanus and diphtheria vaccine has shown ‘encouraging’ early results and has progressed to the next stage, the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) has confirmed. The phase I study, which completed in March, shows the SPVX02 vaccine remains effective without refrigeration even after long-term storage at 30°C...Read moreThe post Fridge-free vaccine trial shows ‘encouraging results’ appeared first on Nursing in Pra
  
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• UKHSA anticipates continued rise in cyclospora infections linked to Mexico travel

  06-08-2026 10:56 via nursinginpractice.com
  The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) anticipates a further rise in cyclospora infections linked to Mexico travel after 67 cases have been reported in returning travellers in the UK. Travellers are being urged to maintain good food and water hygiene to reduce risk of infection when travelling abroad after a sharp rise in cases. Some 30...Read moreThe post UKHSA anticipates continued rise in cyclospora infections linked to Mexico travel appeared first on Nursing in Practice.
  
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• Major expansion of community mental health support across England

  05-08-2026 23:30 via gov.uk
  
  £343m plan will open 159 NHS mental health centres in England, giving people earlier local support and specialist crisis care outside A&E.
  
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• Patients with motor neurone disease set for fast-tracked care

  05-08-2026 21:59 via gov.uk
  
  Health and Social Care Secretary announces faster access to care and support for motor neurone disease patients during a visit to the Rob Burrow Centre.
  
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• Guidance: Ensuring the efficient supply and distribution of medicines to patients

  05-08-2026 16:50 via gov.uk
  
  Guidance on the roles and responsibilities of marketing authorisation holders, wholesalers and procurers in maintaining the supply of medicines and minimising the risk of shortages.
  
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• ‘When someone says they are a nurse, patients should be able to trust what that means’

  05-08-2026 12:21 via nursinginpractice.com
  Health minister Rt Hon Dame Diana Johnson sets out the latest moves from government on protecting the title ‘nurse’ in legislation. She argues that the protection is about recognising the professionalism of those who use it properly, as well as the confidence the public places in them When a patient hears someone introduce themselves as...Read moreThe post ‘When someone says they are a nurse, patients should be able to trust what that means’ appeared first on Nursing in P
  
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• Nurses need ‘urgent’ guidance on definition of sex ruling, says RCN

  05-08-2026 11:24 via nursinginpractice.com
  The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has called on the government to publish specific guidance for nurses following the Supreme Court’s judgment on the legal definition of sex, as guidelines for other sectors come into force today. The union said that following the judgment last year – which ruled the definition of sex in the...Read moreThe post Nurses need ‘urgent’ guidance on definition of sex ruling, says RCN appeared first on Nursing in Practice.
  
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• Guidance: Medicine supply disruption statistics, UK: background and methodology

  05-08-2026 10:30 via gov.uk
  
  How the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) puts together the twice-yearly statistics on medicine supply disruption in the UK.
  
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• Protecting the ‘nurse’ title: what the government wants to know and why

  04-08-2026 16:43 via nursinginpractice.com
  With the government’s recent launch of a call for evidence on protecting the ‘nurse’ title in law, Nursing in Practice’s Gee Harland explores the campaign behind the legislation, the scope of what ministers are trying to find out, the nursing reaction and next steps. What currently is and is not protected under law? There are...Read moreThe post Protecting the ‘nurse’ title: what the government wants to know and why appeared first on Nursing in Practice.
  
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• Poor sleep and fatigue ‘remained common’ after Covid lockdown, study shows

  04-08-2026 15:44 via nursinginpractice.com
  Sleep disturbance and fatigue seen during the Covid pandemic lockdown remained ‘widespread’ even after restrictions ended, a new study has shown. Researchers suggested ‘clinical intervention is likely to be needed’ – including ‘routine assessment’ – to help improve sleep quality for those affected. The research, led by King’s College London and Flinders University, suggested poor...Read moreThe post Poor sleep and fatigue ‘remained comm
  
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• Warning against proposals to extend midwifery programmes

  04-08-2026 14:50 via nursinginpractice.com
  Proposals to extend midwifery programmes by an extra year risk placing an ‘unacceptable financial burden’ on students, the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has warned. The union has responded to a now closed Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) consultation on proposals to change education standards, including that pre-registration midwifery programmes be extended from three to...Read moreThe post Warning against proposals to extend midwifery programmes appeared first on Nursing in Pra
  
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• Learning disability nurse workforce declines again, NMC data shows

  03-08-2026 15:30 via nursinginpractice.com
  The number of registered learning disability nurses and specialist community nurses on the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register has fallen over the last year, new data has revealed. Statistics published by the regulator last week showed there are now just 16,763 learning disability nurses on the register as of March 2026 – marking a...Read moreThe post Learning disability nurse workforce declines again, NMC data shows appeared first on Nursing in Practice.
  
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• Nurses welcome call for dedicated children’s vaping cessation service

  03-08-2026 14:51 via nursinginpractice.com
  With concerns around the current state of children’s health – especially in relation to vaping and smoking, and asthma – documented in a recent report, Nursing in Practice has spoken with leading nurses about the changes needed to better support children and young people’s respiratory health. Nurses have welcomed calls for properly funded vaping cessation...Read moreThe post Nurses welcome call for dedicated children’s vaping cessation service appeared first on Nurs
  
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• NMC warned education proposals could ‘narrow the gap’ between nurses and nursing associates

  03-08-2026 13:51 via nursinginpractice.com
  Proposals to cut practice learning hours for nursing students – while leaving nursing associate programme hours unchanged – could ‘narrow the gap’ between the two roles, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has warned. In its response to a now closed Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) consultation, the RCN said the move could ‘weaken recognition’...Read moreThe post NMC warned education proposals could ‘narrow the gap’ between nurses and nursing ass
  
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• Official Statistics: UK Clinical Research Delivery key performance indicators: data to August 2026

  31-07-2026 16:32 via gov.uk
  
  Report bringing together data on the delivery of globally competitive clinical research through the UK Clinical Research Delivery programme.
  
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• Government takes action to crack down on rogue funeral operators

  31-07-2026 15:39 via gov.uk
  
  Urgent work to take place to protect bereaved families.
  
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• Transparency data: 2024 VPAG operational review: 12 August 2025

  31-07-2026 13:27 via gov.uk
  
  Minutes of a meeting held between the government, NHS England and ABPI about the 2024 voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing, access and growth (VPAG).
  
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• Official Statistics: Measures from the adult social care outcomes framework, England: 2025 to 2026

  31-07-2026 11:04 via gov.uk
  
  Findings from ASCOF, which measures how well care services achieve outcomes including quality of life and whether long-term support needs are being met.
  
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• Official Statistics: Safeguarding adults, England: 2025 to 2026 report

  31-07-2026 11:00 via gov.uk
  
  Official statistics on adult safeguarding concerns that were raised and where enquiries took place during 2025 to 2026 in England.
  
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• Official Statistics: Deferred payment agreements, England: 2025 to 2026 report

  31-07-2026 10:58 via gov.uk
  
  Official statistics on the deferred payment agreements (DPAs) that local authorities have arranged with clients to help with the payment of the costs of their care.
  
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• Official Statistics: Adult social care survey, England: 2025 to 2026 report

  31-07-2026 10:49 via gov.uk
  
  Official statistics on the outcomes and experiences of people aged 18 and over in receipt of long-term adult social care services in England.
  
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• Guidance: Care continuity between midwifery and health visiting services

  31-07-2026 10:30 via gov.uk
  
  The importance of continuity between midwifery and health visiting servicesin England, and how this helps families receive safe, high-quality perinatal care.
  
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• Policy paper: National partnership agreement on asylum seeker health in England

  30-07-2026 16:00 via gov.uk
  
  A national partnership agreement on meeting the health and wellbeing needs for people
  seeking asylum in England from 2025 to 2028.
  
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• NHS AND INDUSTRY JOIN FORCES ON NEXT GENERATION OF HOSPITALS

  30-07-2026 15:13 via gov.uk
  
  NHS trusts and construction partners have signed agreements to deliver next phase of New Hospital Programme
  
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• Using the professional title ‘nurse’

  30-07-2026 11:00 via gov.uk
  
  We want to hear your views on which roles or people should be allowed to use the word ‘nurse’ in their title.
  
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