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The taskforce will explore inequalities in maternity care and identify how the government can improve outcomes for women from ethnic minority communities.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
All people aged 50 and over will be eligible for autumn COVID-19 booster and flu vaccine.
Government’s 'Building the Right Support Action Plan’ combines work across government and public services so people can live independently in their community.
Dr Henrietta Hughes OBE appointed as the first ever Patient Safety Commissioner for England.
A statement from Steve Barclay on his appointment as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.
Health Secretary to promote UK’s leading role in bolstering global health security and tackling antimicrobial resistance at Indian Global Forum.
Funding for clinical research to speed up research and increase cutting-edge treatments for patients.
Sajid Javid delivered a speech on the plan for digital health and social care at the Policy Exchange.
People across the country will benefit from faster, more personalised healthcare, following a digital revolution to make the health and social care system fit for the 21st century.
A joint opinion piece from Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England, Jonson Cox, Ofwat chair and Emma Howard Boyd, Environment Agency chair.
Patients to benefit from new mental health ambulances and improvements to crisis care backed by £150 million as draft Mental Health Bill moves to next stage.
New sport and music opportunities announced to better support children’s development.
The Health and Social Care Secretary set out actions being taken to prevent suicides in a speech at suicide prevention charity Papyrus’s headquarters in London.
Health and Social Care Secretary set out actions being taken to prevent suicides in a speech at the suicide prevention charity Papyrus’s headquarters in London.
NHS patients to have access to next generation of mRNA vaccines and treatments.
Government announces up to £3 million of investment to close the gaps between university and NHS services
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology to drive system-level changes to close the gender health gap.
New funding will be given to local authorities and government trailblazers to prepare for the charging reform.
Following its success during the COVID-19 pandemic, the functions of the Vaccine Taskforce will be embedded as a permanent part of government structures.
The Health and Social Care Secretary gave a speech at the NHS ConfedExpo on Wednesday 15 June 2022.
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