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Government sets out next steps to support  social care

Government sets out next steps to support social care

Tuesday, 04 April 2023

Building on the People at the Heart of Care white paper, the government has set out plans to further digitise the social care sector and bolster the w...

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Findings of independent review of ICSs published

Findings of independent review of ICSs published

Tuesday, 04 April 2023

An independent review of integrated care systems (ICSs) has today published its final report. ...

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New scheme for cheaper hormone replacement therapy launches

New scheme for cheaper hormone replacement therapy launches

Friday, 31 March 2023

From 1 April 2023, women in England will be able to access cheaper hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to help with menopause symptoms. ...

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Increased funding for care homes providing nursing

Increased funding for care homes providing nursing

Tuesday, 28 March 2023

Additional funds will help cover the costs of nursing care, ensuring the vital service can continue to support the needs of residents who rely on it. ...

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Sir Hugh Taylor appointed as chief adviser for VPAS negotiations

Sir Hugh Taylor appointed as chief adviser for VPAS negotiations

Thursday, 23 March 2023

Sir Hugh Taylor has been appointed as Chief Negotiations Adviser for the voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing and access (VPAS)....

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Government sets out strategy to protect NHS from cyber attacks

Government sets out strategy to protect NHS from cyber attacks

Wednesday, 22 March 2023

The government will provide a plan to promote cyber resilience across the health and care sectors by 2030, protecting both services and patients....

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Temporary border measures to enhance COVID surveillance from China removed

Temporary border measures to enhance COVID surveillance from China removed

Friday, 17 March 2023

Precautionary and temporary measures introduced in January to improve the UK’s ability to detect potential new variants of COVID from China are being ...

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Hundreds of thousands of women experiencing menopause symptoms to get cheaper HRT

Hundreds of thousands of women experiencing menopause symptoms to get cheaper HRT

Friday, 17 March 2023

Around 400,000 women across England will get better access to menopause support - saving hundreds of pounds and making treatment more accessible. ...

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Government and health unions agree pay deal paving way for an end to strike action

Government and health unions agree pay deal paving way for an end to strike action

Thursday, 16 March 2023

After constructive talks with health unions, the government has put forward an offer for more than 1 million NHS staff to receive an additional pay ri...

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£25 million for women's health hub expansion

£25 million for women's health hub expansion

Wednesday, 08 March 2023

Women across the country to benefit from better access to care for essential services for menstrual problems, contraception, pelvic pain and menopause...

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Health and Social Care Secretary statement on spring booster programme and evergreen offer

Health and Social Care Secretary statement on spring booster programme and evergreen offer

Wednesday, 08 March 2023

Adults aged 75 and over, residents in a care home for older adults and immunosuppressed individuals will be eligible for a spring booster....

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£5 million innovation fund to reduce drug use

£5 million innovation fund to reduce drug use

Wednesday, 08 March 2023

Five projects will receive part of £5 million innovation fund to test new ways to reduce use of so-called recreational drugs....

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Government to consider radical new approach to prevent life threatening cardiovascular disease

Government to consider radical new approach to prevent life threatening cardiovascular disease

Tuesday, 07 March 2023

Professor John Deanfield, CBE announced as the first ever Government Champion for Personalised Prevention....

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Thousands of patients to benefit from quicker diagnosis and more accurate tests from ground breaking AI research

Thousands of patients to benefit from quicker diagnosis and more accurate tests from ground breaking AI research

Friday, 03 March 2023

Nine of the most promising artificial intelligence healthcare technologies to receive nearly £16 million in government funding to accelerate research....

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England Rare Diseases Action Plan to tackle health inequalities

England Rare Diseases Action Plan to tackle health inequalities

Tuesday, 28 February 2023

The 2023 England Rare Diseases Action Plan goes further than ever before to support people living with rare diseases....

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Campaign to help parents with introducing babies to solid food

Campaign to help parents with introducing babies to solid food

Tuesday, 28 February 2023

Government campaign promotes NHS advice on weaning as survey finds half of parents in England are confused about how much to feed their baby in the pr...

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Joint government and RCN statement

Joint government and RCN statement

Tuesday, 21 February 2023

The government and Royal College of Nursing have agreed to enter a process of intensive talks. Strikes will be paused during these talks....

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Leeds Health and Social Care Hub launches to improve outcomes across the region

Leeds Health and Social Care Hub launches to improve outcomes across the region

Tuesday, 21 February 2023

New Leeds Health and Social Care Hub will bring together local organisations to improve health outcomes for patients....

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Improved system of organ use to save lives

Improved system of organ use to save lives

Tuesday, 21 February 2023

Government welcomes recommendations to improve organ transplant system and save lives....

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Plans to bolster patient safety and boost support for frontline staff by streamlining the system for healthcare regulators

Plans to bolster patient safety and boost support for frontline staff by streamlining the system for healthcare regulators

Saturday, 18 February 2023

The government will streamline the system to modernise regulatory legislation to boost patient safety and support staff. ...

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Millions of people get boosted against COVID 19

Millions of people get boosted against COVID 19

Saturday, 18 February 2023

Nearly 17.5 million eligible people received their COVID-19 autumn booster jab, with tens of thousands coming forward in the final week of the program...

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Government backs new scheme to improve people's health in Wolverhampton

Government backs new scheme to improve people's health in Wolverhampton

Friday, 17 February 2023

A new app offering incentives such as vouchers for shops, gym discounts and cinema tickets for people who eat healthily and exercise more has been lau...

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£421 million to boost drug and alcohol treatment across England

£421 million to boost drug and alcohol treatment across England

Thursday, 16 February 2023

Local authorities across England to receive funding to combat drug and alcohol misuse, with areas of highest need prioritised....

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One stop shops for testing deliver over 3 million potentially lifesaving checks, tests and scans

One stop shops for testing deliver over 3 million potentially lifesaving checks, tests and scans

Monday, 13 February 2023

Tens of thousands of patients across England to get quicker access to life-saving tests as 19 additional community diagnostic centres (CDCs) to open t...

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£53 million cash boost to improve housing support for drug and alcohol recovery

£53 million cash boost to improve housing support for drug and alcohol recovery

Friday, 10 February 2023

28 local authorities across England will receive funds to help people in drug and alcohol treatment. ...

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Health and Social Care Secretary meets MND researchers to accelerate search for cure

Health and Social Care Secretary meets MND researchers to accelerate search for cure

Friday, 03 February 2023

Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay met with researchers, charities and patients to discuss finding a cure for motor neurone disease follow...

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New strategy to boost NHS access to innovative medical technology

New strategy to boost NHS access to innovative medical technology

Friday, 03 February 2023

The medical technology strategy will ensure patients can access safe, effective and innovative equipment and medical devices....

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NHS to expand services to keep vulnerable out of hospital

NHS to expand services to keep vulnerable out of hospital

Monday, 30 January 2023

Tens of thousands of elderly and vulnerable people will receive tailored support at home as part of a new NHS plan to improve waiting times for emerge...

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Mental health services boosted by £150 million government funding

Mental health services boosted by £150 million government funding

Monday, 23 January 2023

£150 million will be used to build 150 new facilities to support mental health urgent and emergency care services. ...

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UK landmark genomic partnership with Thailand to unite against health threats

UK landmark genomic partnership with Thailand to unite against health threats

Friday, 20 January 2023

UK signs memorandum of understanding with Thailand to boost genomics expertise and explore mutual priorities for improving patient outcomes....

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