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UK health services make landmark pledge to achieve net zero

UK health services make landmark pledge to achieve net zero

Tuesday, 09 November 2021

All 4 UK health services have united to commit to net zero carbon emissions, Health and Social Care Secretary, Sajid Javid has announced....

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£250 million in NHS technology to modernise diagnostics

£250 million in NHS technology to modernise diagnostics

Monday, 08 November 2021

The NHS will receive £248 million to modernise diagnostics and help tackle patient waiting lists. ...

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Over 10 million people in the UK receive COVID 19 top up vaccines

Over 10 million people in the UK receive COVID 19 top up vaccines

Sunday, 07 November 2021

More than 10 million people have now received their coronavirus (COVID-19) booster or third jabs, ensuring vital protection over the winter months....

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People urged to get COVID 19 boosters as almost 10 million people jabbed

People urged to get COVID 19 boosters as almost 10 million people jabbed

Sunday, 07 November 2021

Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid urges eligible people to get their booster vaccines to top up their immunity over winter....

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Booster bookings to be opened a month early

Booster bookings to be opened a month early

Saturday, 06 November 2021

From Monday 8 November 2021, the National Booking System will allow someone to pre-book their COVID-19 booster appointment a month before they are eli...

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£3 million more to reduce brain injuries at birth

£3 million more to reduce brain injuries at birth

Friday, 05 November 2021

Minister for Patient Safety Maria Caulfield has announced £3 million for the second phase of a programme to improve maternity safety....

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New campaign to 'Stop COVID 19 hanging around'

New campaign to 'Stop COVID 19 hanging around'

Friday, 05 November 2021

A new campaign has launched demonstrating the importance of simple ventilation techniques to reduce the risks of catching COVID-19 this winter....

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Adult social care campaign to build bigger and better workforce

Adult social care campaign to build bigger and better workforce

Wednesday, 03 November 2021

A new recruitment campaign will encourage people to apply for roles in the adult social care sector. ...

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Over 8 million people in the UK receive COVID 19 booster jabs

Over 8 million people in the UK receive COVID 19 booster jabs

Monday, 01 November 2021

More than 820,000 boosters have been administered in the last 3 days, as the government urges people to get their booster as soon as possible. ...

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Guidance updated to allow flexibility in booster programme for most vulnerable

Guidance updated to allow flexibility in booster programme for most vulnerable

Friday, 29 October 2021

Clinical guidance has been updated to allow COVID-19 boosters to be given earlier to those at highest risk where this makes operational sense....

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Over 7 million people in the UK receive COVID 19 booster jabs

Over 7 million people in the UK receive COVID 19 booster jabs

Friday, 29 October 2021

More than 2 million boosters have been administered in the last week alone as the Health Secretary urges people to get their booster as soon as possib...

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More support for women experiencing the menopause

More support for women experiencing the menopause

Friday, 29 October 2021

Government action to cut the cost of repeatable HRT prescriptions and a new Menopause Taskforce means women experiencing the menopause will be better ...

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E cigarettes could be prescribed on the NHS in world first

E cigarettes could be prescribed on the NHS in world first

Thursday, 28 October 2021

England could be the first country in the world to prescribe medicinally licensed e-cigarettes to help reduce smoking rates....

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Secretary of State gives notice of revocation of declaration under Schedule 21 of the Coronavirus Act 2020

Secretary of State gives notice of revocation of declaration under Schedule 21 of the Coronavirus Act 2020

Wednesday, 27 October 2021

In line with step 4 of the roadmap the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has laid a statutory instrument that will remove certain powers f...

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Extra funding to help low income countries as refugees join NHS

Extra funding to help low income countries as refugees join NHS

Wednesday, 27 October 2021

Refugees are being supported into NHS roles as millions of pounds of new funding is helping low-income countries train healthcare staff....

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Move to lateral flow tests for travel begins today (24 October)

Move to lateral flow tests for travel begins today (24 October)

Sunday, 24 October 2021

Fully vaccinated passengers and most under 18s arriving from non red-list countries can use a lateral flow test on or before day 2 of their arrival in...

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New pilot to help people eat better and exercise more

New pilot to help people eat better and exercise more

Thursday, 21 October 2021

Pilot scheme will motivate people to make healthy changes to their lifestyle....

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Advertising blitz to urge public to get flu and COVID 19 vaccines

Advertising blitz to urge public to get flu and COVID 19 vaccines

Thursday, 21 October 2021

National advertising campaign steps up today to encourage people to protect themselves and loved ones from COVID and flu this winter. ...

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Multi million pound fund to boost adult social care workforce

Multi million pound fund to boost adult social care workforce

Thursday, 21 October 2021

Adult social care will benefit from £162.5 million of new funding to help workforce retention and recruitment....

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UK government secures groundbreaking COVID 19 antivirals

UK government secures groundbreaking COVID 19 antivirals

Wednesday, 20 October 2021

The new antivirals could be rolled out through a clinical study from winter....

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Lateral flow tests to be introduced for vaccinated international arrivals

Lateral flow tests to be introduced for vaccinated international arrivals

Thursday, 14 October 2021

From 24 October fully vaccinated passengers and most under 18s arriving in England from countries not on the red list can take a cheaper lateral flow ...

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Plan set out to improve access for NHS patients and support GPs

Plan set out to improve access for NHS patients and support GPs

Thursday, 14 October 2021

New blueprint will improve access and provide additional funding to increase the proportion of face-to-face appointments....

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Blood donation to be made more inclusive

Blood donation to be made more inclusive

Sunday, 10 October 2021

A question on sexual activity of partners in areas where HIV is widespread will be removed from the donor safety check form....

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40 community diagnostic centres launching across England

40 community diagnostic centres launching across England

Friday, 08 October 2021

Millions of patients will benefit from earlier diagnostic tests thanks to 40 new community diagnostic centres set to open across England. ...

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Clinical trialists to be offered 'top up' vaccine doses

Clinical trialists to be offered 'top up' vaccine doses

Friday, 08 October 2021

Vaccine clinical trial participants to be offered additional approved vaccines for international travel from next week....

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New film launched urging public to get flu and COVID 19 vaccines

New film launched urging public to get flu and COVID 19 vaccines

Thursday, 07 October 2021

New campaign encourages those eligible to get free flu vaccine and COVID-19 booster vaccine ahead of winter....

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Fund to help end cycle of homelessness and hospital readmissions

Fund to help end cycle of homelessness and hospital readmissions

Thursday, 07 October 2021

People experiencing homelessness in England to be supported through pilot projects, backed by £16 million, to provide temporary accommodation, care an...

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Mental health: a decade of change in just 2 years

Mental health: a decade of change in just 2 years

Tuesday, 05 October 2021

Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid spoke at the Global Mental Health Summit 2021....

New Every Mind Matters campaign to improve people's mental health

New Every Mind Matters campaign to improve people's mental health

Monday, 04 October 2021

A new campaign has been launched to help people with their mental wellbeing....

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Government launches landmark review of health and social care leadership

Government launches landmark review of health and social care leadership

Saturday, 02 October 2021

Ministers are launching the most far-reaching review of health and social care leadership in 40 years....

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