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Patient safety boost as medical associates to be regulated

Patient safety boost as medical associates to be regulated

Monday, 11 December 2023

Government to lay legislation this week to begin process of regulating physician associates and anaesthesia associates through the General Medical Cou...

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Patients and pharmacies to benefit from changes to  supervision

Patients and pharmacies to benefit from changes to supervision

Thursday, 07 December 2023

Plans to make better use of pharmacies, improve access to primary care and maximise the contribution of pharmacy professionals set out in new consulta...

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Government to protect care home, hospital and hospice visiting

Government to protect care home, hospital and hospice visiting

Wednesday, 06 December 2023

Consultation response published setting out plans to make visiting a fundamental standard of care....

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Plans progressed to create a smokefree generation

Plans progressed to create a smokefree generation

Wednesday, 06 December 2023

Public consultation on historic proposals draws to a close with roughly 25,000 responses from teachers, parents, healthcare professionals and the publ...

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Health and Social Care Secretary sets out priorities for system

Health and Social Care Secretary sets out priorities for system

Sunday, 03 December 2023

Secretary of State aims to make health and social care system faster, simpler and fairer for patients....

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National system launched to rapidly identify trends in suicides

National system launched to rapidly identify trends in suicides

Thursday, 30 November 2023

New suicide surveillance system launched to tackle emerging methods of suicide and clamp down on those seeking to sell dangerous products to vulnerabl...

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50 million more GP appointments delivered by the NHS

50 million more GP appointments delivered by the NHS

Thursday, 30 November 2023

More than 50 million additional general practice appointments made available after government fulfils its pledge months early....

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Over 50,000 extra nurses in NHS   hitting government target early

Over 50,000 extra nurses in NHS hitting government target early

Thursday, 30 November 2023

It marks the largest ever sustained growth in the NHS nursing workforce, with the expanded workforce delivering hundreds of thousands of extra appoint...

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Government offer to NHS consultants to pave way to end strikes

Government offer to NHS consultants to pave way to end strikes

Monday, 27 November 2023

The offer will invest in modernising the consultants’ pay structure - reducing the number of pay points and the time it takes to reach the top....

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Landmark deal to boost nation’s health and save NHS £14 billion

Landmark deal to boost nation’s health and save NHS £14 billion

Monday, 20 November 2023

New voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing, access and growth (VPAG) will boost nation’s health, save NHS £14 billion and support research inv...

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Biggest prostate cancer screening trial in decades to start in UK

Biggest prostate cancer screening trial in decades to start in UK

Sunday, 19 November 2023

The trial will use innovative screening methods like an MRI scan and see hundreds of thousands of men across the country participating....

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Working collaboratively to deliver NHS priorities

Working collaboratively to deliver NHS priorities

Wednesday, 15 November 2023

Victoria Atkins addressed the NHS Providers conference on working collaboratively and in partnership to deliver the recovery plan and the long-term wo...

New NIHR Research Delivery Network created

New NIHR Research Delivery Network created

Tuesday, 14 November 2023

The network will play a critical and active role in supporting the health and care research system to bring innovative new treatments and care to pati...

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£267 million to boost local drug and alcohol treatment

£267 million to boost local drug and alcohol treatment

Monday, 13 November 2023

Every local authority across England to be allocated additional funding to help combat drug and alcohol misuse....

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We must adapt for an ageing population says Chief Medical Officer

We must adapt for an ageing population says Chief Medical Officer

Friday, 10 November 2023

Professor Chris Whitty's annual report says we can improve older citizens' quality of life, and this should be a major aim of policy and medical pract...

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Government drive to phase out smoking and tackle youth vaping attracts large response

Government drive to phase out smoking and tackle youth vaping attracts large response

Wednesday, 08 November 2023

Over 12,000 responses so far submitted on government proposals to create first ‘smokefree generation’, less than halfway through the consultation peri...

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Funding for non NHS organisations for one off payments

Funding for non NHS organisations for one off payments

Monday, 06 November 2023

Eligible non-NHS organisations including charities and social enterprises can apply for funding to deliver one-off payments to staff, worth at least £...

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South east Asia and UK partnership goes from strength to strength

South east Asia and UK partnership goes from strength to strength

Friday, 03 November 2023

Minister Will Quince's speech at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) science, technology and global health reception on deepening the U...

Government to deliver 160 community diagnostic centres a year early

Government to deliver 160 community diagnostic centres a year early

Wednesday, 01 November 2023

The community diagnostic centre (CDC) programme is largest central cash investment in MRI and CT scanning capacity in the history of the NHS....

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Partnering with the independent sector to help cut waiting lists

Partnering with the independent sector to help cut waiting lists

Tuesday, 31 October 2023

Steve Barclay addressed the IHPN Annual Summit and Dinner 2023, discussing how partnering with the independent sector can help diagnose and treat more...

Government updates regulations to help deliver COVID 19 and flu jabs

Government updates regulations to help deliver COVID 19 and flu jabs

Monday, 30 October 2023

Public consultation supports proposal to update 3 regulations that ensure the safe and effective delivery of COVID-19 and influenza vaccination progra...

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AI to speed up lung cancer diagnosis deployed in NHS hospitals

AI to speed up lung cancer diagnosis deployed in NHS hospitals

Monday, 30 October 2023

£21 million is being allocated to 64 NHS trusts across England to roll out AI tools to speed up the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer....

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Earlier mental health support announced for thousands nationwide

Earlier mental health support announced for thousands nationwide

Tuesday, 24 October 2023

The government has announced almost £5 million to fund early support hubs nationwide to deliver mental health support for children and young people....

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IVF law change to benefit couples with fertility issues

IVF law change to benefit couples with fertility issues

Tuesday, 24 October 2023

End of outdated law which requires same-sex couples to pay up to £1,000 for safety screening when accessing fertility treatment....

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Innovation projects in adult social care receive £42.6 million boost

Innovation projects in adult social care receive £42.6 million boost

Monday, 23 October 2023

Accelerating Reform Fund to support innovation in local areas to boost quality and accessibility of adult social care in England. ...

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Charities voice support for government's smokefree plans

Charities voice support for government's smokefree plans

Thursday, 19 October 2023

Stakeholders met with government today and voiced support for the government's smokefree plans....

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National pelvic health service to support women

National pelvic health service to support women

Wednesday, 18 October 2023

Maternity and neonatal services nationwide will be required to support and inform women who experience trauma during childbirth....

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Government agrees scope of inquiry into Lucy Letby's crimes

Government agrees scope of inquiry into Lucy Letby's crimes

Wednesday, 18 October 2023

Health and Social Care Secretary publishes terms of reference for inquiry following murders and attempted murders committed by former neonatal nurse L...

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Government seeks views on improving alcohol treatment services

Government seeks views on improving alcohol treatment services

Sunday, 15 October 2023

Public consultation launched on first UK-wide guidelines for clinical treatment of harmful drinking and alcohol dependence....

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Government to invest £30 million in innovative technology for NHS

Government to invest £30 million in innovative technology for NHS

Thursday, 12 October 2023

Applications are now open for Integrated care systems to apply for a share of £30 million to roll out innovative technology...

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