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More than half of over 18s boosted against COVID 19

More than half of over 18s boosted against COVID 19

Friday, 17 December 2021

More than 50% of the adult UK population are now boosted after the programme was accelerated this week....

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Government backs social care with record funding

Government backs social care with record funding

Friday, 17 December 2021

Record funding to support local authorities, care providers and the social care workforce through the pandemic and into the future....

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G7 statement on the Omicron variant

G7 statement on the Omicron variant

Thursday, 16 December 2021

The statement issued by the G7 health ministers on the global threat of the new variant of COVID-19 following their meeting....

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25 million boosters in UK as public urged to Get Boosted Now

25 million boosters in UK as public urged to Get Boosted Now

Thursday, 16 December 2021

25 million people in the UK have had their booster vaccine or third dose as everyone eligible is urged to keep coming forward for the vital jab...

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11 countries removed from the UK’s red list

11 countries removed from the UK’s red list

Tuesday, 14 December 2021

Government announces all 11 countries on the UK red list will be removed from 4am Wednesday 15 December as Omicron spreads in countries around the wor...

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Chief Medical Officer urges public to Get Boosted Now

Chief Medical Officer urges public to Get Boosted Now

Tuesday, 14 December 2021

New advert shows Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty urging public to get COVID-19 booster jab....

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15 minute observation period after vaccine temporarily suspended to speed up booster rollout

15 minute observation period after vaccine temporarily suspended to speed up booster rollout

Tuesday, 14 December 2021

The move aims to help accelerate the booster programme and get jabs in arms more quickly in light of rising cases of Omicron....

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NHS COVID Pass for 12 to 15 year olds for international travel

NHS COVID Pass for 12 to 15 year olds for international travel

Monday, 13 December 2021

Today, the NHS COVID pass will be rolled out to 12 to 15 year olds for international travel, allowing even more people to be able to prove their vacci...

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UK coronavirus (COVID 19) alert level increased from Level 3 to Level 4

UK coronavirus (COVID 19) alert level increased from Level 3 to Level 4

Sunday, 12 December 2021

Following advice from the UK Health Security Agency and in the light of the rapid increase in Omicron cases, the UK Chief Medical Officers and NHS Eng...

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Daily rapid testing for COVID 19 contacts launches this week

Daily rapid testing for COVID 19 contacts launches this week

Sunday, 12 December 2021

From Tuesday, fully vaccinated contacts of a COVID-19 case should take a daily lateral flow test for 7 days to slow the spread of the virus....

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F1 stars including Lewis Hamilton back COVID 19 vaccine drive

F1 stars including Lewis Hamilton back COVID 19 vaccine drive

Saturday, 11 December 2021

Formula 1 drivers Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris and George Russell and CEO of F1 Group Stefano Domenicali, urge fans to get the COVID-19 vaccine this w...

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Support package to protect care sector this winter

Support package to protect care sector this winter

Friday, 10 December 2021

A package of new measures will help protect the social care sector from COVID-19, including £300 million to help recruit and reward the workforce....

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Public urged to get boosted as 22 million top up jabs delivered

Public urged to get boosted as 22 million top up jabs delivered

Friday, 10 December 2021

Booster programme is being accelerated, with people over 40 now able to get their jab after 3 months....

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Prescription charge waiver for COVID 19 antivirals and therapeutic clinical trials

Prescription charge waiver for COVID 19 antivirals and therapeutic clinical trials

Friday, 10 December 2021

A statement on prescription charges for COVID-19 antiviral medicines....

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Record numbers accept a place to study nursing and midwifery

Record numbers accept a place to study nursing and midwifery

Thursday, 09 December 2021

The latest data shows record numbers of students accepted places to study nursing and midwifery in England for the second year running....

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UK's most vulnerable people to receive life saving COVID 19 treatments in the community

UK's most vulnerable people to receive life saving COVID 19 treatments in the community

Wednesday, 08 December 2021

Thousands of vulnerable people are to receive cutting-edge antiviral and antibody treatments for coronavirus (COVID-19)....

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Review of measures for COVID 19 and flu vaccine programmes

Review of measures for COVID 19 and flu vaccine programmes

Wednesday, 08 December 2021

Temporary measures for COVID-19 and flu vaccine programme to be extended or made permanent through new consultation....

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Vaccines Minister on the success of COVID 19 vaccine programme

Vaccines Minister on the success of COVID 19 vaccine programme

Wednesday, 08 December 2021

Marking one year since the first vaccine was administered, Maggie Throup urges people to get their booster jabs to top-up immunity during winter...

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Julian Hartley: new non executive director

Julian Hartley: new non executive director

Wednesday, 08 December 2021

The Department of Health and Social Care has appointed Julian Hartley as a new non-executive director....

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UK marks one year since deploying world's first COVID 19 vaccine

UK marks one year since deploying world's first COVID 19 vaccine

Wednesday, 08 December 2021

Vaccination programme has been a phenomenal success with almost 120 million doses administered, saving countless lives and reducing pressure on the NH...

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New law to prevent use of force in mental health settings

New law to prevent use of force in mental health settings

Tuesday, 07 December 2021

Today, the Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act will commence to better protect patients in mental health settings over the inappropriate use of for...

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New film shows Martin Kemp as Father Christmas in vaccine drive

New film shows Martin Kemp as Father Christmas in vaccine drive

Tuesday, 07 December 2021

Former EastEnders and Spandau Ballet member urges people to get their COVID-19 jabs as part of their Christmas preparations....

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Largest ever increase in funding for drug treatment

Largest ever increase in funding for drug treatment

Monday, 06 December 2021

The government's ten year Drug Strategy aims to tackle drugs and prevent crime, backed by the largest ever increase in funding for drug treatment....

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People urged to get booster as UK approaches 20 million top up jabs

People urged to get booster as UK approaches 20 million top up jabs

Sunday, 05 December 2021

Almost 20 million COVID-19 booster vaccines and third doses have been administered in the UK....

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Tests required before travel to UK and Nigeria added to red list

Tests required before travel to UK and Nigeria added to red list

Saturday, 04 December 2021

Nigeria to be added to travel red list from 6 December and people travelling to UK from any country will need to take pre-departure test from 7 Decemb...

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Unvaccinated mothers urge pregnant women to get jabbed

Unvaccinated mothers urge pregnant women to get jabbed

Saturday, 04 December 2021

Powerful new video shows their experiences of severe COVID-19 during pregnancy....

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Bereaved partners urged to come forward for more support

Bereaved partners urged to come forward for more support

Friday, 03 December 2021

Bereaved partners in England are urged to come forward for more financial support from the England Infected Blood Support Scheme ...

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£700 million to support NHS this winter

£700 million to support NHS this winter

Friday, 03 December 2021

Hospitals across the country will benefit from a share of £700 million to help tackle waiting lists and improve care. ...

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UK marks one year since approving COVID 19 vaccine with Boost Day

UK marks one year since approving COVID 19 vaccine with Boost Day

Thursday, 02 December 2021

Boost Day drive launches across all major TV channels to encourage people to get their top-up jab ...

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Minister for Care Gillian Keegan Daily Telegraph op ed

Minister for Care Gillian Keegan Daily Telegraph op ed

Thursday, 02 December 2021

Minister for Care Gillian Keegan wrote about the new adult social care reform white paper for the Daily Telegraph on Thursday 2 December 2021...

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