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The government takes urgent action to tackle antisemitism and other forms of racism in the NHS.
Developers work with the NHS, the medicines regulator and the UK health technology assessment bodies from the early stages of clinical development, as part of the Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway.
The MHRA produces over 95 per cent of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) biological standards.
Stephen Kinnock spoke at the Royal College of General Practitioners annual conference in Newport, Wales.
The MHRA’s Interim Executive Director of Science and Research writes in The British Medical Journal on the approval of the UK’s first new UTI antibiotic in nearly 30 years, and the wider challenge of tackling antibiotic resi…
Aligned pathway will streamline decisions on licensing and value for medicines, helping patients to benefit from them sooner.
Infected Blood Compensation Authority are opening up a registration service
People with mental health issues to benefit from groundbreaking research, backed by £50 million in government funding
UKHSA is reminding people to be aware of TB symptoms to help ensure prompt testing and treatment.
Review of GP funding formula expected to deliver fairer distribution of funding and address health inequalities.
The government has published a call for evidence to seek expert views on introducing new rules for retailers selling tobacco, vapes and nicotine products.
Enhanced collaboration with the US on med tech regulation, with accelerated innovation, strengthened patient safety, and reduced transatlantic barriers to market access.
Challenges remain in reaching certain populations however.
Patients receive earlier access to life-saving treatments as UK trial approval times cut in half from 91 to just 41 days.
Vaccines take up to 2 weeks for maximum protection, so get vaccinated early to reduce disease risk by Diwali on 20 October.
The British High Commission in Kampala hosted senior policymakers, health professionals, diaspora leaders, and development partners to strengthen partnerships.
Matthew Hood OBE to work with the department’s delivery unit to help ensure that the government and department deliver on their commitments.
The internationally renowned expert in the calculation and communication of risk and statistics, Sir David Spiegelhalter, discusses the concept of a ‘preference zone’ to frame the demands of safety, efficacy and choice in th…
Infected Blood Compensation Authority's update that was circulated on 01 October 2025
From today, patients will be able to request appointments online throughout the day rather than calling their surgery or visiting in person.
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