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The UK Government has named two leaders in dementia research to spearhead the ambitious national Mission to tackle dementia.

• Updated: 20 March 2023

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

• Updated: 3 March 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 launched in Wolverhampton.

• Updated: 17 February 2023

Government pledges additional £10 million to speed up breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.

• Updated: 12 January 2023

Government announces funding to create the most advanced genomic healthcare system in the world, helping to save lives and improve health outcomes.

• Updated: 13 December 2022

Cornwall is the first area in England to trial the NHS Digital Health Check as part of government plans to digitise existing face-to-face health check.

• Updated: 5 December 2022

Speech by Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay at the Spectator Health Summit in London.

• Updated: 28 November 2022

A £20 million research boost will help to develop new medicines and digital tools which have been shown to help people shed 20% of their weight.

• Updated: 27 November 2022

Health and Social Care Secretary Rt Hon Steve Barclay MP made a statement to the House of Commons on urgent and emergency care.

• Updated: 5 September 2022

New centres will provide quicker diagnoses to patients – a step forward in the government’s plan to roll out 160 centres by 2025.

• Updated: 1 September 2022

Government’s 'Building the Right Support Action Plan’ combines work across government and public services so people can live independently in their community.

• Updated: 14 July 2022

The most promising medicines will be fast-tracked to NHS patients through the Innovative Medicines Fund.

• Updated: 7 June 2022

Restrictions on multibuy deals and advertising foods high in fat, salt or sugar to be delayed for a year.

• Updated: 14 May 2022

Report published summarising written responses to the women's health call for evidence from 436 organisations and experts in women's health.

• Updated: 13 April 2022

New legislation applying to large businesses such as takeaways, restaurants and cafes comes into force on today.

• Updated: 6 April 2022

Call for evidence to inform an ambitious 10-Year Cancer Plan extended to Friday 8 April to ensure everyone has their say.

• Updated: 2 April 2022

The Department of Health and Social Care and Ministry of Justice have launched a consultation to ensure freedoms and human rights of people lacking mental capacity are better protected.

• Updated: 17 March 2022

A call for evidence will be launched to inform a new strategy to improve services for people with acquired brain injuries.

• Updated: 14 March 2022

England’s first Rare Diseases Action Plan published to mark Rare Disease Day 2022.

• Updated: 28 February 2022

Health and Social Care Secretary visits North West and West Midlands health and care services to thank staff.

• Updated: 16 February 2022