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“The care workforce plays a fundamental and valued role in supporting people who draw on social care to live the independent lives they want to lead."

"A well-designed licensing system would give councils the tools they need to better regulate sales, protect young people, and support enforcement, without placing unnecessary burdens on responsible retailers.

"Growth in the care workforce is a positive reflection of recent progress in improving capacity, stability and quality in the sector. However, urgent action is still needed to tackle long-standing serious recruitment and retention challenges, particularly around fair pay, access to training, and employment rights for all care workers.

"We support the NHS decision to offer cabotegravir as a long-acting injectable option for HIV prevention through local council commissioned sexual health clinics

"The disproportionate impact of pharmacy closures on more deprived areas risks widening already stark health inequalities.

"Including menopause in the NHS Health Check is a positive step towards normalising conversations, improving early intervention, and reducing the stigma that still surrounds this natural life stage.

"Local councils are committed to delivering care and support to all those who have cause to draw on it but cannot do this alone.

"This roll out is a significant move that will improve access to emergency contraception, by providing quick, confidential, and free options for women.

“Effective integration across the NHS and local government is essential to deliver for communities. With major change in both sectors, we must commit to rewire together, not turn inward into silos.

“The Tobacco and Vapes Bill progressing through Parliament, presents a unique opportunity to protect future generations from the harms of smoking.