14 Jan 2026
by Policy, Practice and Innovation Team

Providing healthcare public health advice to Integrated Care Boards

The Department of Health and Social Care has published guidance explaining how local authorities should give healthcare public health advice to Integrated Care Boards. The guidance also highlights the importance of formal agreements and ongoing development of public health capacity through training and collaboration. Click here to learn more.

Migration Advisory Committee work in progress

The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has updated its report to show the salary requirements for work visas review, and the stage 1 report of the temporary shortage list review. Click here to learn more.

Healthwatch: Have your say

Healthwatch is asking for people to share their views on health or social care services. The survey is confidential, quick and won't affect your care. Sharing your experience will tell the NHS and social care services how to make your care better. Click here to learn more.

Adult social care client level data, England: background, quality and methodology

The Department of Health and Social Care has published how it puts together the statistics in its quarterly reports. Click here to learn more.

Healthcare innovator appointed to Health Data Research Service

The government announced Dr Melanie Ivarsson as the Chief Executive Officer of the new Health Data Research Service (HDRS). Founded by the government in 2025, the service will accelerate medical breakthroughs. Click here to learn more.

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