Intellectual property (IP) guidance for the NHS in England
This guidance provides practical steps, good practice principles, case studies and model agreements and templates to support effective IP management in the NHS.
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General Medical Services Statement of Financial Entitlements Directions
Secretary of State directions to NHS on payments for primary medical services contractors.
UK DHSC · UKDrug misuse and dependence: UK guidelines on clinical management
Clinical guidance on the treatment and management of drug misuse and dependence.
UK DHSC · UKTobacco, vaping and nicotine products: fixed penalty notices
Fixed penalty notice amounts for tobacco, vaping and nicotine product offences change from 29 October 2026 and 1 January 2027.
UK DHSC · UKTobacco and vaping product vending machine ban
Vending machines for tobacco, herbal smoking products, cigarette papers, vaping and nicotine products banned from 29 October 2026.
UK DHSC · UKSelling tobacco, herbal smoking products and cigarette papers
Age of sale rules and related regulations for tobacco and herbal smoking products change from 29 October 2026 and 1 January 2027.
UK DHSC · UKSelling vaping and nicotine products: age of sale rules changes
Age of sale rules and related regulations for vaping and nicotine products change from 29 October 2026.
UK DHSC · UKEnsuring the efficient supply and distribution of medicines to patients
Guidance on roles and responsibilities of marketing authorisation holders, wholesalers and procurers in maintaining medicine supply and minimising shortages.
UK DHSC · UKMedicine supply management
Overview of UK DHSC and NHS England systems and processes for responding to medicine shortages.
UK DHSC · UKHealthy child programme
Resources to help keep children in England healthy, safe and well from preconception to adulthood.
UK DHSC · UKAlternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) Directions
Secretary of State directions to NHS on Alternative Provider Medical Services contracts in general practice.
UK DHSC · UKPhysical activity guidelines: children and young people (5 to 18 years)
Infographic explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for children and young people aged 5 to 18 years.
UK DHSC · UKProposed 2026 changes to the statutory scheme for branded medicines pricing
Consultation on amendments to the headline payment percentage and consultation procedure of the branded medicines pricing control scheme.
UK DHSC · UKCare continuity between midwifery and health visiting services
Guidance on continuity of care between midwifery and health visiting services in perinatal care in England.
UK DHSC · UKMedicines eligible for Northern Ireland MHRA Authorised Route
Sets out which medicines can be moved to Northern Ireland via the MHRA authorised route to meet patient need.
UK DHSC · UKDrugs and pharmaceutical electronic market information tool (eMIT)
The eMIT provides information about prices and usage for generic drugs and pharmaceutical products.
UK DHSC · UKPublic health commissioning in the NHS: 2026 to 2027
Information about NHS England's objectives and funding arrangements as it commissions public health services.
UK DHSC · UKWorkWell Pilots Evaluation Early Implementation Findings
This report presents the emerging findings from the evaluation of the 15 WorkWell programme pilots, from October 2024 to March 2025 Ref: ISBN 978-1-78659-958-2 The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the Depart...
UK DHSC · UKMedicines and Medical Devices Act 2021: 5 year report
Report assessing how UK human and veterinary medicines and medical devices legislation has operated from 2021 to 2026.
UK DHSC · UKDHSC public appointments: 2026 to 2027
Non-executive appointments to the Department of Health and Social Care's public bodies and committees from April 2026 to March 2027.
UK DHSC · UKLife Sciences Healthcare Goals
The Healthcare Goals programme brings together industry, academia, the third sector and the NHS to tackle healthcare challenges such as dementia, cancer, mental health, obesity and addiction.
UK DHSC · UKDigital Inclusion Action Plan: One Year On
Progress report on delivering the Digital Inclusion Action Plan.
UK DHSC · UKUK Clinical Research Delivery key performance indicators: data to August 2026
Report bringing together data on the delivery of globally competitive clinical research through the UK Clinical Research Delivery programme.
UK DHSC · UKMajor expansion of community mental health support across England
£343 million plan to open 159 NHS mental health centres across England providing early intervention and crisis care outside A&E.
UK DHSC · UKAdult social care survey, England: 2025 to 2026 report
Official statistics on the outcomes and experiences of people aged 18 and over in receipt of long-term adult social care services in England.
UK DHSC · UKMeasures from the adult social care outcomes framework, England: 2025 to 2026
ASCOF findings on care service outcomes including quality of life and long-term support needs met.
UK DHSC · UK2024 VPAG operational review: 12 August 2025
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).
UK DHSC · UK2024 VPAG operational review minutes
Minutes of meetings held between the government, NHS England and ABPI about the 2024 voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing, access and growth (VPAG).
UK DHSC · UKWorkWell: information for local systems partnerships
Information on WorkWell for local systems partnerships.
UK DHSC · UKMedicine supply disruption statistics, UK: data to June 2026
Twice-yearly official statistics on medicine supply issue and discontinuation notifications reported to DHSC by pharmaceutical suppliers.
UK DHSC · UKMedicine supply disruption statistics, UK: background and methodology
How the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) puts together the twice-yearly statistics on medicine supply disruption in the UK.
UK DHSC · UKMedicine supply disruption statistics, UK
Twice-yearly official statistics on medicine supply issue and discontinuation notifications reported to DHSC by pharmaceutical suppliers.
UK DHSC · UKDeferred payment agreements, England: 2025 to 2026 report
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.
UK DHSC · UKChild death overview panels: contacts
Contact details of the people in child death overview panels (CDOPs) who are responsible for receiving child death notifications.
UK DHSC · UKSafeguarding adults, England: 2025 to 2026 report
Official statistics on adult safeguarding concerns that were raised and where enquiries took place during 2025 to 2026 in England.
UK DHSC · UKGovernment takes action to crack down on rogue funeral operators
Urgent work to take place to protect bereaved families.
UK DHSC · UKLearning Support Fund 10th edition: 2026 to 2027
Information for academic authorities and students on pre-registration healthcare programmes in the 2026 to 2027 academic year.
UK DHSC · UKNHS Bursary Scheme rules 2026 to 2027
Information for students and higher education institutions about the NHS Bursary Scheme rules that apply for the academic year 2026 to 2027.
UK DHSC · UKPatients with motor neurone disease set for fast-tracked care
UK government announces faster access to care and support for motor neurone disease patients as part of social care system reform.
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