In May 2025, the Council for Science and Technology (CST) provided advice to the Prime Minister on improving the nation’s health through primary prevention. CST recommended action in three key areas:

• Demonstrate leadership by implementing bold interventions to tackle smoking, alcohol consumption, outdoor air pollution and obesity.
• Prioritise childhood health to promote the nation’s overall wellbeing and future prosperity.
• Scope and deliver a modern, personalised disease prevention service.