Health and Social Care Legislation

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

The National Health Service Commissioning Board and Clinical Commissioning Groups (Responsibilities and Standing Rules) (Amendment) Regulations 2025

The 2025 regulations amended the 2012 regulations on NHS commissioning board and clinical commissioning group responsibilities, updating payment rates for nursing care and clarifying responsibilities for healthcare services in immigration removal centers.


These regulations amend the 2012 National Health Service Commissioning Board and Clinical Commissioning Groups (Responsibilities and Standing Rules) Regulations.

Key changes include updating the rates for NHS-funded nursing care, increasing the ‘flat rate payment’ from £235.88 to £254.06 and the ‘high band payment’ from £324.50 to £349.50.

The regulations also remove references to secure training centers from NHS England's commissioning responsibilities, focusing instead solely on immigration removal centers.

These amendments took effect on April 1st, 2025, and apply to England only, having been made under the authority of the National Health Service Act 2006.

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The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2025

Published: Mon 3rd Mar 25

The regulations amended the 2014 Health and Social Care Act regulations, extending their duration and establishing a five-year review cycle.


These regulations amend the 2014 Health and Social Care Act regulations, removing their expiry date and implementing a five-year review process.

The amendments ensure ongoing regulatory oversight of health and social care activities in England and Wales, with the next review due by July 13, 2028, and subsequent reviews every five years thereafter.

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The Medical Profession (Responsible Officers) (Amendment) Regulations 2025

The 2025 regulations amended the 2010 Medical Profession (Responsible Officers) Regulations by adding the Department of Health and Social Care and the General Council as designated bodies, clarifying responsible officer duties, and revising prescribed connections between medical practitioners and designated bodies.


These regulations amend the 2010 Medical Profession (Responsible Officers) Regulations.

Key changes include adding the Department of Health and Social Care and the General Council as designated bodies responsible for appointing responsible officers (ROs), clarifying the ROs' duties, and revising the prescribed connections between medical practitioners and designated bodies.

The amendments aim to improve clarity, accountability, and efficiency in the oversight of medical practitioners' fitness to practice.

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The Enterprise Act 2002 (Bodies Designated to make Super-complaints) (Amendment) Order 2025

The Enterprise Act 2002 was amended to add the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute to the list of bodies authorized to file super-complaints.


This Order amends the Enterprise Act 2002 (Bodies Designated to make Super-complaints) Order 2004 by adding the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute to the list of designated consumer bodies.

The Secretary of State confirmed the Institute represents consumer interests and meets all specified criteria, enabling it to file super-complaints with the Competition and Markets Authority regarding market practices harming consumers.

The amendment enhances consumer protection, specifically within the mental health sector, effective from April 6, 2025, and applies across the whole of the UK.

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The Gambling Levy Regulations 2025

The Gambling Levy Regulations 2025 established a levy system for gambling operators, defining the calculation and payment timelines, and linking non-payment to license revocation.


The Gambling Levy Regulations 2025 mandate that gambling operators pay an annual levy to the Gambling Commission, beginning April 6, 2025.

The levy amount is calculated based on the operator's revenue, with different percentages applied to different licenses.

The regulation aims to fund research and treatment of gambling-related harm, and addresses the collection of this levy through defined levy periods and methods of calculation.

Non-payment, unless excused by administrative error, results in license revocation.

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The Movement of Goods (Northern Ireland to Great Britain) (Animals, Feed and Food, Plant Health etc.) (Transitory Provision and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2025

The regulations established transitory provisions for moving goods from Northern Ireland to Great Britain and amended related legislation concerning the definition of qualifying Northern Ireland goods.


These regulations create a temporary system for moving specific goods from Northern Ireland to Great Britain, mirroring checks on imports from non-EU countries.

This involves applying existing legislation with modifications and specifying entry points.

The regulations also amend other legislation connected to defining ‘qualifying Northern Ireland goods’ to reflect ongoing changes in applicable law.

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The 2025 Order designated numerous public and local government bodies to submit financial information to the Treasury for compiling Whole of Government Accounts for the 2024-2025 financial year.


The Whole of Government Accounts (Designation of Bodies) Order 2025 designates numerous public and local government bodies to provide financial information to the Treasury for the 2024-2025 financial year.

This data is used to compile the Whole of Government Accounts, aiming to improve transparency and accountability in public spending.

The Order came into force on March 18, 2025, and applies to England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

The Treasury consulted with Welsh Ministers where deemed appropriate.

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The Neonatal Care Leave and Pay (Consequential Amendments to Subordinate Legislation) Regulations 2025

Made extensive amendments to 29 different regulations to incorporate neonatal care leave and pay provisions into existing UK employment and benefits legislation.


The regulations implement comprehensive changes across UK legislation to accommodate the new neonatal care leave and pay entitlements established by the Neonatal Care Act 2023.

The amendments span multiple areas including social security, employment benefits, pension schemes, and various public sector regulations, ensuring proper integration of neonatal care leave rights with existing statutory frameworks.

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