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The Medicines and Medical Devices Bill introduces new safety measures, increases the professions that can prescribe low-risk medicines and allows hospitals to develop personalised medicines.
Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty statement about a new case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care addressed the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Longevity at the launch of their longer, healthier lives strategy.
Healthcare professionals can now use EMIS Web to report suspected adverse drug reactions to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock updated Parliament on the government's response to coronavirus.
The Department of Health and Social Care is evaluating the potential impact of coronavirus on the supply of medicines and medical goods.
Students studying to become paramedics, radiographers and physiotherapists will be among those receiving the new financial support from September.
Groundswell and the LHHP have produced ‘My Right to Healthcare’ cards which explain to GP surgeries the rights of homeless people to register for primary care.
The government is seeking views on reviewing the current 10-year storage limit for eggs, sperm and embryos, to give more people the opportunity to start a family.
The government has today introduced strengthened powers to bolster protections against the coronavirus outbreak for people in England.
Professor Chris Whitty announces 4 further cases of coronavirus.
Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty statement about a new case of novel coronavirus in England.
People who are already working as healthcare professionals could train to become doctors and nurses more quickly now that the UK has left the EU.
The Foreign Office evacuation flight has left China for the UK to repatriate British nationals and others from Wuhan following the coronavirus outbreak there.
UK aid will help prevent the spread of the virus in developing countries, by supporting them to rapidly identify and care for patients with symptoms.
PHE is aware of a reported outbreak of a novel coronavirus in Wuhan City, China, and has offered advice to travellers to the area regarding this as well as the ongoing avian flu risk.
The increase in diagnostic capacity from one laboratory in London to 12 labs will accelerate the country’s testing capabilities.
Government and NHS commit an additional £1.5 billion in total for general practice
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