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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Tuesday, 17 February 2026
150,000 disabled adults to keep £400 more cash each year to help with cost of living, and £700 million to support tens of thousands of home adaptation...
Monday, 16 February 2026
Innovators across the UK are being offered £20 million in grants for technology designed to reduce harm and death from drug and alcohol addiction....
Monday, 16 February 2026
New vaccination campaign launched to boost uptake of childhood immunisations....
Friday, 13 February 2026
Early support hubs across England to receive a £7 million funding boost to bolster services for young people....
Friday, 13 February 2026
The government is launching a consultation on extending smoke-free places and introducing vape-free and heated tobacco-free spaces....
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Government and Royal College of Nursing agree comprehensive package to recognise value of profession. ...
Friday, 06 February 2026
Social work students to receive targeted financial support, under plans set out in a consultation launched by the government today (6 February 2026)....
Thursday, 05 February 2026
Patients will receive faster diagnosis, quicker treatment and the support to live well with cancer under the government’s landmark new National Cancer...
Wednesday, 04 February 2026
The Secretary of State launched the National Cancer Plan today at the Royal Free Hospital in North London....
Wednesday, 04 February 2026
Under the government's National Cancer Plan, every patient will be given a tailored plan covering treatment, mental health and employment support....
Tuesday, 03 February 2026
£10 million financial support package for families of children and young people with cancer to cover travel costs to and from appointments....
Monday, 02 February 2026
The government has accepted advice on eligibility from the JCVI for the RSV vaccination programme....
Saturday, 31 January 2026
Better chance of survival for people with rare cancers thanks to a new government approach to clinical trials and access to breakthrough treatments...
Thursday, 29 January 2026
£200 million for local cancer care to address gap in screening uptake and reduce screening inequalities in deprived areas....
Saturday, 24 January 2026
The government plans to crack down on illegal underage sunbed use to cut cancer risks to teenagers....
Thursday, 22 January 2026
People living in rural and coastal areas will find it easier to see a cancer specialist as the government works to end the postcode lottery for care....
Saturday, 17 January 2026
Government rolling out Jess's Rule posters to all GP surgeries in England to act as reminder of a life-saving patient safety initiative....
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Waiting lists in 20 areas in England fall 3 times faster than the national average thanks to experts deployed by government to help supercharge NHS ca...
Tuesday, 13 January 2026
Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, delivers a keynote speech on NHS reform at the Institute for Government's annual confere...
Monday, 12 January 2026
Healthcare industry innovator Dr Melanie Ivarsson has been appointed as CEO of the Health Data Research Service (HDRS) to accelerate medical breakthro...
Monday, 05 January 2026
Children will be protected from exposure to junk food ads under new regulations, in a bid to tackle childhood obesity....
Thursday, 01 January 2026
A new £2 million pilot will see health visitors reach families facing barriers to vaccines, to ensure more children are protected....
Wednesday, 31 December 2025
Patients and staff across the country are benefiting from a new fleet of over 500 ambulances....
Wednesday, 31 December 2025
More than 500 new ambulances will be deployed in England to cut response times for patients in every region....
Monday, 29 December 2025
Government launches consultation to help combat rising drug deaths from opioids, as part of record £3.4 billion in investment in drug and alcohol serv...
Tuesday, 23 December 2025
Major boost for children leaving care with free prescriptions, dental and eyecare services....
Thursday, 18 December 2025
The Mental Health Bill has received Royal Assent to modernise outdated mental health laws and improve care for seriously ill patients....
Tuesday, 16 December 2025
A new referral service will connect victims with help through their GP, and there's up to £50 million for therapeutic support for child victims of sex...
Tuesday, 16 December 2025
New changes will enable patients to access urgent care easier....
Monday, 15 December 2025
The government has accepted advice on eligibility from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) for the spring 2026 COVID-19 vaccina...
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