Keep track of changes affecting healthcare and health services. We cover NHS services, prescriptions, healthcare costs and other changes that could affect access to healthcare or what you pay, with clear explanations of what is changing and when.
High-caffeine energy drinks will be banned from sale to under-16s in England in April 2027. Find out what is changing, which drinks are covered and what the new rules mean for parents, teenagers and retailers.
From 1 October 2026, some community pharmacies in England will be able to provide free NHS flu vaccinations to more children. The pharmacy service covers children aged 2 and 3, and children aged 2 to under 18 who are in eligible clinical risk groups. It also provides a catch-up route for eligible school-age children who…