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New restrictions on puberty blockers

New restrictions on puberty blockers

Tuesday, 28 May 2024

New regulations restrict the prescribing and supply of puberty-suppressing hormones to children and young people under 18....

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New dentists required to deliver NHS care under government plans

New dentists required to deliver NHS care under government plans

Wednesday, 22 May 2024

Consultation asks whether newly qualified dentists should commit to delivering a minimum amount of NHS work after graduating or repay some training fe...

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£85 million pledged to tackle antibiotic emergency

£85 million pledged to tackle antibiotic emergency

Thursday, 16 May 2024

Funding of £85 million will be announced at a global event to support the international community in tackling the growing threat of antimicrobial resi...

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Patients to benefit from largest expansion of choice in a decade

Patients to benefit from largest expansion of choice in a decade

Tuesday, 14 May 2024

Patients requiring treatment outside of hospitals will be able to choose between multiple providers across the NHS and independent sector....

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People with HIV can now donate eggs or sperm to start a family

People with HIV can now donate eggs or sperm to start a family

Tuesday, 14 May 2024

Change in law will allow people with non-transmissible HIV to donate gametes to partners....

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Government explores mediation with junior doctors committee

Government explores mediation with junior doctors committee

Tuesday, 14 May 2024

Both parties have agreed a preferred mediator - the union and the government will now begin the process of engaging with them....

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Expansion of life saving opioid overdose treatment

Expansion of life saving opioid overdose treatment

Tuesday, 14 May 2024

New 10-year plan to expand and improve the drug and alcohol workforce published....

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Government to make medicines dispensing more efficient

Government to make medicines dispensing more efficient

Sunday, 12 May 2024

The changes will allow pharmacists to spend more time with patients, levelling the playing field between smaller pharmacies and larger chains....

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Birth trauma APPG: Health and Social Care Secretary speech

Birth trauma APPG: Health and Social Care Secretary speech

Sunday, 12 May 2024

Health and Social Care Secretary Victoria Atkins spoke at the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on birth trauma....

350 extra medical school places allocated in NHS training boost

350 extra medical school places allocated in NHS training boost

Sunday, 12 May 2024

The government has funded 350 additional medical school places in England for the academic year 2025 to 2026 in latest step to deliver NHS Long Term W...

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New 5 year plan to combat antimicrobial resistance

New 5 year plan to combat antimicrobial resistance

Wednesday, 08 May 2024

The government has announced its new national action plan on antimicrobial resistance to protect people and animals from the risk of drug-resistant in...

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NHS Constitution plans to strengthen privacy, dignity and safety

NHS Constitution plans to strengthen privacy, dignity and safety

Monday, 29 April 2024

Proposed updates to NHS Constitution for England will reflect biological needs of patients and empower people to request same-sex wards and care. ...

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Minister Whately speech on social care

Minister Whately speech on social care

Thursday, 25 April 2024

Transcript of Minister Whately's speech at the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) spring seminar....

Government review to create a more open healthcare system

Government review to create a more open healthcare system

Monday, 15 April 2024

A new call for evidence launched today aims to capture and consider views about how the duty of candour is honoured, monitored and enforced. ...

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MPs to vote on landmark bill to create smokefree generation

MPs to vote on landmark bill to create smokefree generation

Monday, 15 April 2024

MPs to vote on legislation to create first smokefree generation, protecting young people turning 15 this year or younger from harms of smoking. ...

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Causes of death to be scrutinised in revamp of death certificates

Causes of death to be scrutinised in revamp of death certificates

Sunday, 14 April 2024

To strengthen safeguards, medical examiners will look at the cause of death in all cases that have not been referred to the coroner....

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Diagnostic checks rolled out to 160 sites under CDC programme

Diagnostic checks rolled out to 160 sites under CDC programme

Wednesday, 10 April 2024

Community diagnostic centre (CDC) sites have already delivered over 7 million tests, checks and scans to patients across England....

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Government confirms scope of Essex mental health inquiry

Government confirms scope of Essex mental health inquiry

Tuesday, 09 April 2024

Department of Health and Social Care publishes terms of reference for statutory inquiry following deaths of NHS mental health inpatients in Essex....

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NHS prescription charges from 1 May 2024

NHS prescription charges from 1 May 2024

Friday, 05 April 2024

Charges for NHS prescriptions, wigs and fabric supports will increase on 1 May 2024....

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End of NHS consultant strike action as government offer accepted

End of NHS consultant strike action as government offer accepted

Thursday, 04 April 2024

Consultant unions have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the government's offer, with BMA and HCSA voting yes by around 83%. ...

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UK donates £2 million lifesaving healthcare package to Ukraine

UK donates £2 million lifesaving healthcare package to Ukraine

Thursday, 04 April 2024

Ventilators, oxygen concentrators, pumps and monitors among kit donated to Ukraine....

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New powers for dental and pharmacy staff to free up appointments

New powers for dental and pharmacy staff to free up appointments

Thursday, 28 March 2024

The move will streamline processes within dental and pharmacy settings and improve patient experiences....

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Plans to expand water fluoridation in north east

Plans to expand water fluoridation in north east

Monday, 25 March 2024

Consultation launched on proposals to expand scheme to 1.6 million more people to help tackle tooth decay....

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One off payments of up to £3,000 for over 27,000 health workers

One off payments of up to £3,000 for over 27,000 health workers

Monday, 25 March 2024

Those in frontline roles such as community nurses and physiotherapists will benefit, with organisations receiving funding for the payments in the comi...

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Start for Life campaign: if they could tell you

Start for Life campaign: if they could tell you

Friday, 22 March 2024

A new government campaign will be launched to support parents as research highlights some are unaware their baby's mental health impacts their early d...

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Smokefree generation one step closer as bill introduced

Smokefree generation one step closer as bill introduced

Wednesday, 20 March 2024

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill will deliver on the Prime Minister's commitment to create a smokefree generation, saving thousands of lives and billions fo...

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4D tech to prevent falls to be rolled out in social care settings

4D tech to prevent falls to be rolled out in social care settings

Monday, 18 March 2024

4D mapping technology that detects falls using sensors and alerts carers is piloted in care homes....

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£20 million boost for adult social care and unpaid carers

£20 million boost for adult social care and unpaid carers

Friday, 15 March 2024

£20 million invested in innovative projects supporting people in adult social care and unpaid carers across the country....

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Community diagnostic centres deliver more than 7 million checks

Community diagnostic centres deliver more than 7 million checks

Thursday, 14 March 2024

Patients benefit from tests and scans at 155 centres now open in England, with AI scanners on the way to further bolster diagnostic offer....

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Urgent call to smokers to make a quit attempt for No Smoking Day

Urgent call to smokers to make a quit attempt for No Smoking Day

Wednesday, 13 March 2024

Smokers in England are being urged to make a quit attempt this No Smoking Day to improve their health and wealth....

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