Health and Social Care Legislation

Regulations governing the NHS, healthcare provision, social care services, public health measures, and medical standards.

The Access to the Countryside (Coastal Margin) (Aldeburgh to Hopton-on-Sea) (No. 2) Order 2026

The Secretary of State brings into force a revised version of the guidance titled 'Adults at risk in immigration detention' under the authority granted by the Immigration Act 2014.

This instrument applies to Home Office officials and contractors responsible for making decisions regarding the initiation or continuation of immigration detention for individuals who may be particularly susceptible to harm.

It mandates that decision-makers consider the specified indicators of vulnerability and the potential impact of detention on an individual's health and well-being before authorizing confinement.

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The Food Supplements Purity Criteria (Magnesium L-threonate monohydrate) (England) Regulations 2026

These Regulations establish the statutory purity criteria for magnesium L-threonate monohydrate when used as a mineral source in food supplements.

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care mandates that this substance must meet specific chemical identities, assay percentages for magnesium and L-threonate, and maximum limits for impurities like arsenic, lead, and oxalic acid.

These requirements apply to any person or business producing or marketing this substance for food supplement use within England.

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The Public Sector Fraud and Error (Recovery) Regulations 2026

These Regulations amend the Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016 as they apply in Northern Ireland to implement EU Directive 2022/2100.

The measure prohibits the sale of heated tobacco products containing characterizing flavors or flavorings in any of their components, such as filters, papers, or capsules.

It further mandates that heated tobacco products carry specific health warnings, including the smoking cessation message previously required only for combustible tobacco products.

The regulations apply to manufacturers, importers, and retailers of tobacco products within the jurisdiction of Northern Ireland.

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The Public Service Pension Schemes (Rectification of Unlawful Discrimination) (Tax) Regulations 2026

This Order amends the Immigration (Health Charge) Order 2015 to increase the annual amount of the immigration health charge paid by persons applying for leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom.

It mandates that the standard annual fee rises from £624 to £1,035, while the discounted rate for students, their dependents, and Youth Mobility Scheme applicants increases from £470 to £776.

These changes apply to all relevant immigration applications made on or after the date the Order came into force.

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Correction Slip

Published: Sun 21st Jun 26

This correction slip amends a typographical error found in the National Health Service (Primary Dental Services and Dental Charges) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026.

It specifically instructs that the reference to '17A(7)(d)(ii)' in regulation 13(2)(b) be replaced with '13A(7)(d)(ii)'.

The document applies to the published text of the regulations and ensures the statutory references align with the intended legislative structure for primary dental services in England.

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The Airports Slot Allocation (Alleviation of Usage Requirements) Regulations 2026

The Secretary of State issues this Order to bring into force a revised version of the guidance titled 'Adults at risk in immigration detention' on 4th April 2024.

It applies to Home Office officials and immigration officers responsible for making decisions regarding the detention of individuals under immigration laws.

The guidance sets out specific factors that must be considered when determining if a person's mental or physical health, or their history of trauma, makes them particularly vulnerable to harm if held in a detention facility.

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Correction Slip

This document issues a formal clerical correction to the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026.

It directs that the opening text of regulation 1 be designated as paragraph (1) and requires the re-designation of existing paragraphs (1) and (2) as paragraphs (2) and (3) respectively.

These changes apply to the published version of the statutory instrument under the authority of the Controller of His Majesty’s Stationery Office.

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The Branded Health Service Medicines (Costs) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Published: Wed 10th Jun 26

These Regulations, made by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, amend the Branded Health Service Medicines (Costs) Regulations 2018, which establishes a scheme requiring manufacturers and suppliers of branded medicines for the National Health Service (NHS) to pay amounts based on net sales income; the amendments update specific payment percentages applicable for periods beginning July 1st, 2026, and for subsequent years across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

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