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Government sets out next steps to create ‘smokefree generation’

Government sets out next steps to create ‘smokefree generation’

Wednesday, 11 October 2023

The government has launched a public consultation on youth vaping as part of measures to clamp down on vapes being promoted to children....

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Made With Care 2023 campaign to expand social care workforce

Made With Care 2023 campaign to expand social care workforce

Monday, 09 October 2023

Next phase of domestic recruitment campaign ‘Made with Care’ launches today to encourage people with the right qualities to begin a career in adult so...

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Over £3 million to transform technology in adult  social care

Over £3 million to transform technology in adult social care

Thursday, 05 October 2023

People who receive care will benefit from new technology to help improve their independence and reduce avoidable hospital admissions....

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Government commits to updating NHS constitution to ensure privacy and dignity for women receiving care

Government commits to updating NHS constitution to ensure privacy and dignity for women receiving care

Tuesday, 03 October 2023

The government has announced it will consult on proposed updates to the NHS constitution to ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of patients is resp...

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Expansion of medical school places to be accelerated to next year

Expansion of medical school places to be accelerated to next year

Tuesday, 03 October 2023

Government will expand medical school places a year early, with 205 additional places for the new academic year in 2024, subject to consultation....

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Action taken to help promote no and low alcohol drinks

Action taken to help promote no and low alcohol drinks

Wednesday, 27 September 2023

More people could be encouraged to purchase alcohol-free drinks under government proposals to make alternatives to alcoholic drinks more widely availa...

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Minister Whately speech at NHS Confederation conference

Minister Whately speech at NHS Confederation conference

Wednesday, 27 September 2023

Minister Helen Whately’s speech at today’s NHS Confederation Health beyond the hospital conference....

Government and NHS to help tackle killer heart condition

Government and NHS to help tackle killer heart condition

Friday, 22 September 2023

Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay has announced measures to tackle aortic dissection, a heart condition that kills 2,000 people every yea...

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95% of ex smokers see positive changes soon after quitting

95% of ex smokers see positive changes soon after quitting

Tuesday, 19 September 2023

Stoptober is back and calling on smokers to join the thousands of others committing to quit from 1 October....

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Government considers minimum service levels in hospitals during strikes

Government considers minimum service levels in hospitals during strikes

Tuesday, 19 September 2023

The government is considering introducing regulations that would require some doctors and nurses to work during strikes, to protect patient safety....

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Government to introduce legal costs cap to support victims

Government to introduce legal costs cap to support victims

Saturday, 16 September 2023

Legal costs will be capped in lower damages clinical negligence claims to support victims, speed up justice and protect taxpayers and NHS England cash...

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£200 million to boost NHS resilience and care this winter

£200 million to boost NHS resilience and care this winter

Wednesday, 13 September 2023

Government invests £200 million of new funding to boost NHS resilience and ensure patients receive the care they need this winter. ...

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Government to meet health experts to prepare NHS for winter

Government to meet health experts to prepare NHS for winter

Tuesday, 12 September 2023

The Downing Street session will see NHS leaders come together to discuss actions to improve care for patients and ease pressures on the health service...

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Major national strategy to reduce number of tragic suicides

Major national strategy to reduce number of tragic suicides

Sunday, 10 September 2023

Government pledge to reduce England’s suicide rate within 2 and a half years with launch of new national suicide prevention strategy....

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Government delivers extra £50 million home adaptation funding

Government delivers extra £50 million home adaptation funding

Thursday, 07 September 2023

Money provided to local authorities so they can make quicker home adaptations for older people or those with disabilities, ensuring they can stay inde...

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Landmark survey seeks women’s views on reproductive health

Landmark survey seeks women’s views on reproductive health

Wednesday, 06 September 2023

Women in England are being encouraged to help shape reproductive health policy by sharing their experiences, as the government launches a landmark sur...

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NHS doctors to receive pay rise this month

NHS doctors to receive pay rise this month

Saturday, 02 September 2023

Around 150,000 NHS doctors in England, including doctors in training and consultants, will start to receive their pay rise this month, backdated to Ap...

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Consultation launched into unregulated cosmetic procedures

Consultation launched into unregulated cosmetic procedures

Friday, 01 September 2023

People and businesses are invited to share their views on how to make non-surgical cosmetic procedures safer as thousands complain of ‘botched’ proced...

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£15 million funding to strengthen health workforce in Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana

£15 million funding to strengthen health workforce in Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana

Friday, 01 September 2023

UK delivers multi-million pound boost in Africa to strengthen health workforce and build resilience against global threats....

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Healthcare studies more affordable as financial support increased

Healthcare studies more affordable as financial support increased

Friday, 01 September 2023

Government increases financial support to make healthcare studies more affordable. ...

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Legal powers given to Lucy Letby inquiry

Legal powers given to Lucy Letby inquiry

Wednesday, 30 August 2023

Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay announces that the inquiry into the circumstances around crimes committed by Lucy Letby will become sta...

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Flu and COVID autumn vaccine programmes brought forward

Flu and COVID autumn vaccine programmes brought forward

Wednesday, 30 August 2023

Precautionary measure taken to protect those most vulnerable from illness during winter following the identification of COVID-19 variant BA.2.86. ...

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£5 million fund to tackle fatal drug deaths across the UK

£5 million fund to tackle fatal drug deaths across the UK

Tuesday, 29 August 2023

Twelve projects awarded a share of £5 million to reduce rates of fatal drug overdoses, as part of Vaccine Taskforce style approach to tackle health ch...

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Government suicide prevention fund for charity sector to be boosted

Government suicide prevention fund for charity sector to be boosted

Friday, 25 August 2023

Multi-million-pound fund for charity sector to carry out crucial work - alongside the NHS - to save lives and tackle tragedy of suicide....

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Government orders independent inquiry following Lucy Letby verdict

Government orders independent inquiry following Lucy Letby verdict

Friday, 18 August 2023

Inquiry announced into circumstances behind murders and attempted murders of babies at Countess of Chester Hospital to help families get the answers t...

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Health Minister visits New Hospital Programme schemes in North West

Health Minister visits New Hospital Programme schemes in North West

Friday, 18 August 2023

Health Minister visits New Hospital Programme schemes across the North West to mark progress, as part of commitment to building 40 new hospitals by 20...

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All GP surgeries in England to have digital phone lines by March 2024

All GP surgeries in England to have digital phone lines by March 2024

Friday, 18 August 2023

Government plans to modernise and reform primary care progress as more than 1,000 general practices sign up for digital upgrades....

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£210 million to tackle deadly antimicrobial resistance

£210 million to tackle deadly antimicrobial resistance

Wednesday, 16 August 2023

Up to £210 million of funding to partner with countries across Asia and Africa to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and reduce the threat posed to...

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£250 million to boost NHS capacity with 900 new beds

£250 million to boost NHS capacity with 900 new beds

Monday, 14 August 2023

Funding aims to relieve pressures on hospitals and help cut waiting lists, one of the government’s top 5 priorities....

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New inserts in cigarette packs to help smokers quit

New inserts in cigarette packs to help smokers quit

Sunday, 13 August 2023

Government seeks views on adding pack inserts to tobacco products to encourage smokers to quit....

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