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Smoking ban introduced to protect children and most vulnerable

Smoking ban introduced to protect children and most vulnerable

Tuesday, 05 November 2024

The government will introduce plans for tougher action to protect people from the harms of smoking in the Tobacco and Vapes Bill today....

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UK to create world first 'early warning system' for pandemics

UK to create world first 'early warning system' for pandemics

Tuesday, 05 November 2024

The government is set to partner with Oxford Nanopore, which uses technology to rapidly diagnose a range of cancers, along with rare and infectious di...

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Government issues rallying cry to the nation to help fix NHS

Government issues rallying cry to the nation to help fix NHS

Sunday, 20 October 2024

Members of the public as well as NHS staff and experts will be invited to share their experiences, views and ideas for fixing the NHS....

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Virtual reality and wearable technology pilot to cut drug deaths

Virtual reality and wearable technology pilot to cut drug deaths

Thursday, 17 October 2024

The government will fund research into wearable technology, virtual reality and artificial intelligence in a bid to support people with drug addiction...

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Major crackdown on NHS waste

Major crackdown on NHS waste

Tuesday, 15 October 2024

A new strategy is being published to radically cut the number of single-use medical devices in the health service....

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Government pledges further action to strengthen patient safety

Government pledges further action to strengthen patient safety

Monday, 14 October 2024

Patient safety at heart of government’s plans for healthcare reform as Health and Social Care Secretary orders action to improve regulator performance...

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Landmark collaboration with largest pharmaceutical company

Landmark collaboration with largest pharmaceutical company

Sunday, 13 October 2024

Collaboration announced at International Investment Summit, meeting the PM's ambitions to catalyse investment in the UK and proving the UK is open for...

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Certificates recognising heartbreak of losing a baby extended

Certificates recognising heartbreak of losing a baby extended

Tuesday, 08 October 2024

All parents who have experienced losing a pregnancy can apply for a certificate formally recognising their loss, the government has announced....

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New NHS programme to reduce brain injury in childbirth trialled

New NHS programme to reduce brain injury in childbirth trialled

Sunday, 06 October 2024

Programme to help avoid brain injury in childbirth piloted from today to boost maternity safety....

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Trial to let women use breast diagnostic clinics through NHS App

Trial to let women use breast diagnostic clinics through NHS App

Thursday, 03 October 2024

The Health and Social Care Secretary confirmed the update during a speech at the Royal College of GPs’ conference in Liverpool....

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Our ambition to rebuild general practice

Our ambition to rebuild general practice

Thursday, 03 October 2024

The Health and Social Care Secretary spoke at the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) annual conference 2024, in Liverpool. ...

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care's address to IPPR

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care's address to IPPR

Tuesday, 17 September 2024

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting, spoke at the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR)'s State of Health and Care Conf...

Junior doctors accept government pay deal

Junior doctors accept government pay deal

Sunday, 15 September 2024

Devastating strikes come to an end as junior doctors accept pay offer by 66%. ...

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DHSC Second Permanent Secretary appointed

DHSC Second Permanent Secretary appointed

Monday, 09 September 2024

Tom Riordan, former Leeds City Council Chief Executive, appointed as Department of Health and Social Care Second Permanent Secretary....

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Paul Corrigan appointed by the government to help shape health plans

Paul Corrigan appointed by the government to help shape health plans

Friday, 06 September 2024

Paul Corrigan brings extensive sector experience and will work on emerging policy to support the government on successfully delivering better health s...

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Over 130,000 people to benefit from life saving health checks

Over 130,000 people to benefit from life saving health checks

Thursday, 29 August 2024

More than 130,000 people across the country will be better protected from diseases such as heart disease, kidney disease and diabetes....

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UK secures £400 million investment to boost clinical trials

UK secures £400 million investment to boost clinical trials

Tuesday, 27 August 2024

World-first public-private collaboration launched to kickstart economic growth and build an NHS fit for the future....

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Puberty blockers temporary ban extended

Puberty blockers temporary ban extended

Wednesday, 21 August 2024

Temporary ban on prescription and supply of puberty blockers extended....

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Health and Social Care Secretary responds to CQC review

Health and Social Care Secretary responds to CQC review

Monday, 12 August 2024

Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting responds to the Care Quality Commission's (CQC) report outlining failings in Valdo Calocane's care....

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Government accepts advice on 2024 autumn COVID 19 vaccine programme

Government accepts advice on 2024 autumn COVID 19 vaccine programme

Thursday, 01 August 2024

Minister Andrew Gwynne has accepted advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI)....

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Over 1,000 more GPs to be recruited this year

Over 1,000 more GPs to be recruited this year

Wednesday, 31 July 2024

The government will recruit more than 1,000 newly qualified GPs thanks to action to remove red tape. ...

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Health and Social Care Secretary visits hospital staff in Epping

Health and Social Care Secretary visits hospital staff in Epping

Wednesday, 31 July 2024

Wes Streeting's visit was part of a series of planned engagements across regions in England. ...

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Fresh offer paves way to end junior doctor strikes

Fresh offer paves way to end junior doctor strikes

Sunday, 28 July 2024

The BMA will recommend members accept the offer following the negotiations, which could bring an end to 15 months of devastating strike action....

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Government acts after report highlights failings at regulator

Government acts after report highlights failings at regulator

Thursday, 25 July 2024

Significant failings found at health and social care regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC)....

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Health and Social Care Secretary visits Berkshire hospital

Health and Social Care Secretary visits Berkshire hospital

Thursday, 18 July 2024

Secretary of State Wes Streeting spoke to staff and patients before meeting regional health leaders....

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National RSV vaccination programme announced

National RSV vaccination programme announced

Tuesday, 16 July 2024

A national respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine programme protecting infants and elderly people will save lives in the UK....

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Independent investigation ordered into state of NHS

Independent investigation ordered into state of NHS

Wednesday, 10 July 2024

Professor Lord Darzi appointed to establish the state of the nation's health service....

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Secretary of State makes economic growth a priority

Secretary of State makes economic growth a priority

Monday, 08 July 2024

The Secretary of State, Wes Streeting, has announced that the Department of Health and Social Care will expand its focus to boost economic growth. ...

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New health secretary joined by NHS CEO on London GP surgery visit

New health secretary joined by NHS CEO on London GP surgery visit

Sunday, 07 July 2024

The Secretary of State and NHS Chief Executive Amanda Pritchard visited the Abbey Medical Centre in St John’s Wood, London....

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The NHS is broken: Health and Social Care Secretary statement

The NHS is broken: Health and Social Care Secretary statement

Thursday, 04 July 2024

Statement from Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, setting out his mission for saving the NHS....

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