Made under the Health and Social Care Act 2012
3 statutory instruments made using powers in the Health and Social Care Act 2012, newest first. Each one is explained section by section in plain English.
The Health and Social Care Act 2012 (Commencement No. 12) Order 2026
- Department: Department of Health and Social Care
- Made under: Health and Social Care Act 2012
Activated legal provisions requiring NHS England to maintain registers of local pharmaceutical service performers effective October 2026.
This Order brings section 208 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012 into full force on 1 October 2026.
It empowers NHS England to establish and maintain formal lists of persons who perform or assist in the provision of local pharmaceutical services.
The Order applies to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and impacts the regulatory oversight of pharmaceutical contractors and their staff under the National Health Service Act 2006.
The Education (Educational Provision for Improving Behaviour) (Application to Academies and Pupil Referral Units and Minor Amendments) Regulations 2026
The regulations applied existing behaviour improvement powers under Section 29A of the 2002 Act and related 2010 Regulations to Academies and Pupil Referral Units in England, mandated specific review timings for pre-existing pupil requirements, and corrected references to Educational, Health and Care (EHC) plans in subordinate legislation.
These Regulations, legally enacted in May 2026 and commencing in July 2026, extend the powers outlined in Section 29A of the Education Act 2002, which govern educational provision aimed at improving pupil behaviour, to cover Academy schools and Pupil Referral Units across England, while also making several minor legislative corrections to related educational and health/social care continuity regulations, specifically updating obsolete terminology related to special educational needs.
The Health and Social Care Information Standards (Procedure) Regulations 2025
- Department: Department of Health and Social Care
- Made under: Health and Social Care Act 2012
The Health and Social Care Information Standards (Procedure) Regulations 2025 were enacted to establish procedures for the preparation and publication of information standards, including requirements for consultation, stakeholder involvement, and standard content.
These regulations establish procedures for creating and publishing information standards in England and Wales under the Health and Social Care Act 2012.
The responsible authority (the Secretary of State, NHS England, or both) must follow specified steps, including seeking expert advice, involving relevant individuals, and including specific details in published standards.
The regulations also address the maintenance and publication of a list of information standards and procedures for review and revocation.