Government news, all in one place
Government news, all in one place
The Department of Health is responsible for government policy on health and adult social care matters in England. It oversees the National Health Service (NHS), public health, and social care services to improve health outcomes and ensure effective healthcare delivery.
Based on publicly published press releases (last 12 months)
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Friday, 17 April 2026
New measures to tackle inequality of opportunity and breakdown barriers to healthcare careers...
Thursday, 16 April 2026
Government to back firefighters with tailor-made, research-backed health support during and after service....
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
The review will ensure bereaved families get the answers that they deserve....
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
NHS patients get faster access to groundbreaking treatments as government drives forward its 150-day clinical trial target....
Tuesday, 14 April 2026
Women across the country will be better heard and served under new plans set out in the renewed Women’s Health Strategy....
Monday, 13 April 2026
Government invests £237 million to expand community diagnostic centres across England....
Monday, 13 April 2026
Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting thanks NHS staff for working around the clock during industrial action....
Sunday, 12 April 2026
A letter from Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting to the BMA Resident Doctors Committee....
Saturday, 11 April 2026
NHS deploys specialist teams and expands urgent care services to tackle corridor care, cut waits and ease A&E pressure, targeting worst-affected trust...
Saturday, 04 April 2026
Boost for paramedics as over 1,100 new or replacement ambulances rolled out nationwide....
Friday, 27 March 2026
Partnership with Movember and People’s Health Trust to trial new approaches to improve men’s health....
Thursday, 26 March 2026
Government rolling out first 27 neighbourhood health centres, providing more care closer to home....
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
Historic new deal for resident doctors would have seen more frequent and fairer pay rises and more training places from this year....
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
Communities in Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire will benefit from a greater focus on preventative healthcare....
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
The government has opened a public consultation on applying the new nutrient profiling model to advertising and promotions restrictions....
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting spoke in London on the steps being taken to reform the health service....
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
Survey shows the biggest drop in dissatisfaction in the NHS since 1998 as Health and Social Care Secretary pledges to do more to tackle underperformin...
Tuesday, 24 March 2026
The most significant overhaul of the regulation of medical professionals since 1983 will be set out in a consultation on the General Medical Council O...
Tuesday, 24 March 2026
Following an attack on Hatzola ambulances in Golders Green, the Department of Health and Social Care is taking action to support the charity and patie...
Monday, 23 March 2026
The government has accepted advice from JCVI on eligibility for the autumn 2026 COVID-19 vaccination programme....
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
The government will better protect and strengthen the visiting rights for people in health and care settings, following a review of Regulation 9A....
Tuesday, 17 March 2026
Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients will receive better care closer to home under a landmark £10 million partnership. ...
Tuesday, 17 March 2026
Members confirmed for new Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce chaired by the Health and Social Care Secretary to deliver improvements on maternity....
Tuesday, 10 March 2026
Health Secretary Wes Streeting appoints Donna Ockenden to lead the independent review into Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust's maternity and neonatal...
Tuesday, 10 March 2026
Boost for patients as the government bolsters the dental workforce by thousands....
Monday, 09 March 2026
Around 80,000 people will be better supported in the community following a 5.4% increase in funding for nursing care....
Friday, 06 March 2026
The government plans to crack down on illegal underage sunbed use to cut cancer risks to teenagers....
Thursday, 05 March 2026
Liz Chinchen to work with ministers and senior officials on industrial relations in health and social care....
Sunday, 01 March 2026
Patients across England will benefit from new bone scanners to diagnose fragile bones earlier and prevent painful, life-changing fractures....
Wednesday, 25 February 2026
Patients will receive better support to help them stay in and get back to work in areas of high economic inactivity....
UK Health Security Agency RSV maternal vaccine cuts baby hospital admissions by up to 85%
Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street PM call with President Aoun of Lebanon: 17 April 2026
Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street PM meeting with President Macron of France: 17 April 2026
Civil Nuclear Constabulary CNC leads multi-force legal mock trial event