tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications from The Rt Hon Victoria Atkins MP2024-03-25T00:00:00ZHM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/one-off-payments-of-up-to-3000-for-over-27000-health-workers2024-03-25T00:00:00ZOne-off payments of up to £3,000 for over 27,000 health workersThose in frontline roles such as community nurses and physiotherapists will benefit, with organisations receiving funding for the payments in the coming months.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/smokefree-generation-one-step-closer-as-bill-introduced2024-03-20T00:00:00ZSmokefree generation one step closer as bill introducedThe Tobacco and Vapes Bill will deliver on the Prime Minister's commitment to create a smokefree generation, saving thousands of lives and billions for the NHS.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/husband-of-the-late-dame-barbara-windsor-scott-mitchell-named-peoples-champion-for-national-dementia-mission-named-in-memory-of-beloved-star2024-03-20T00:00:00ZHusband of the late Dame Barbara Windsor, Scott Mitchell, named People’s Champion for national Dementia Mission named in memory of beloved starScott Mitchell appointed People’s Champion of the national mission to beat dementia, founded in his wife Dame Barbara Windsor’s memory.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/thousands-more-to-train-in-future-tech-like-ai-as-government-unveils-over-11-billion-package-to-skill-up-uk2024-03-12T17:01:27ZThousands more to train in future tech like AI as government unveils over £1.1 billion package to skill-up UKScience Secretary Michelle Donelan outlined plans to upskill millions across the UK in AI, quantum and beyond in a speech at the Maths Summit in London.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/35-million-investment-to-boost-maternity-safety2024-03-10T00:00:00Z£35 million investment to boost maternity safetyThe investment will be provided over the next 3 years to ensure maternity services listen to and act on women’s experiences.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-2024-budget-and-nhs-productivity2024-03-07T18:42:33ZThe 2024 Budget and NHS productivityThe Health and Social Care Secretary, Victoria Atkins, spoke at the Nuffield Trust Summit about the Budget and NHS productivity.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/unions-will-recommend-new-offer-to-nhs-consultants2024-03-05T00:00:00ZUnions will recommend new offer to NHS consultantsThe British Medical Association (BMA) and Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association (HCSA) will put the offer forward for a vote in the coming weeks.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-payments-for-dentists-to-make-more-appointments-available2024-03-01T00:00:00ZNew payments for dentists to make more appointments availableNew patient premium starts to offer dentists cash incentives to take on new NHS patients.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/baby-loss-certificate-launchedto-recognise-parents-grief2024-02-22T00:00:00ZBaby loss certificate launched to recognise parents’ griefBaby loss certificates for parents who experienced a loss of pregnancy before 24 weeks are now available for application from 9am today (22 February 2024).tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/children-and-young-people-cancer-taskforce-launched-to-save-lives2024-02-06T00:00:00ZChildren and Young People Cancer Taskforce launched to save livesGovernment bringing together experts in the field to drive forward progress in tackling cancer in children and young people. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/update-on-review-into-mental-health-inpatient-services2024-01-30T00:00:00ZUpdate on review into mental health inpatient servicesThe Healthcare Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) has published its terms of reference in a bid to help improve patient, staff and community safety.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-orders-nhs-trust-review-following-nottingham-killings2024-01-29T00:00:00ZGovernment orders NHS trust review following Nottingham killingsHealth and Social Care Secretary Victoria Atkins has ordered a special review into Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust which treated Valdo Calocane.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/disposable-vapes-banned-to-protect-childrens-health2024-01-28T00:00:00ZDisposable vapes banned to protect children's healthDisposable vapes will be banned in the UK as part of ambitious government plans to tackle the rise in youth vaping and protect children’s health.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/500000-women-benefit-from-cheaper-hormone-replacement-therapy2024-01-24T00:00:00Z500,000 women benefit from cheaper hormone replacement therapyHalf a million women in England have accessed cheaper HRT - the main treatment for negative menopause symptoms - since last April.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/womens-health-strategy-priorities-secretary-of-state-speech2024-01-17T00:00:00ZWomen's Health Strategy: 2024 prioritiesThe Health and Social Care Secretary, Victoria Atkins, spoke at the Woman's Health Summit to update on the Women's Health Strategy 2024 priorities. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/health-secretary-announces-new-womens-health-priorities-for-20242024-01-17T00:00:00ZHealth Secretary announces new women's health priorities for 2024Problem periods, women’s health research and support for domestic and sexual abuse victims are among the government’s priorities.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-research-into-expansion-of-life-saving-hiv-testing-programme2024-01-03T14:24:21ZNew research into expansion of life-saving HIV testing programmeA new research project has been announced to evaluate an expansion of the hugely successful HIV opt-out testing programme to new sites across England.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/six-million-vital-checks-carried-out-at-local-diagnostic-centres2024-01-02T00:00:00Z6 million vital checks carried out at local diagnostic centresNHS patients benefit from 6 million more checks at centres across England.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/nhs-pay-review-body-remit-letter-2024-to-20252023-12-20T17:11:53ZNHS Pay Review Body remit letter: 2024 to 2025Letter about the pay round for the financial year 2024 to 2025 from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to the NHS Pay Review Body (NHSPRB).tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/review-body-on-doctors-and-dentists-remuneration-remit-letter-2024-to-20252023-12-20T17:11:51ZReview Body on Doctors' and Dentists' Remuneration remit letter: 2024 to 2025Letter about the pay round for the financial year 2024 to 2025 from the Health and Social Care Secretary to the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration (DDRB).