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Statement by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, setting out the government's white paper on the future of health and care.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
New proposals launched to join up health and care services and embed lessons learned from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The UK Government has today, Wednesday 10 February, opened a new walk-through coronavirus testing centre at Barlia Sports Complex in Glasgow Castlemilk
Rapid, regular testing for people without symptoms is now being offered by more than 70% of local authorities in England, through targeted community programmes.
Further targeted areas will have additional testing made available to control and suppress the spread of a COVID-19 variant.
Statement by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the new system of health measures at the border that will come into force on Monday 15 February.
Unpaid carers across the country who do not live with the people they care for can now benefit from free PPE through a new national scheme, the government has confirmed.
The review will focus on the more efficient and safe use of health data for research and analysis for the benefit of patients and the healthcare sector.
The public are being called upon to apply for short-term and long-term opportunities in the adult social care sector.
Further targeted areas will have additional testing made available to control and suppress the spread of COVID-19 variants.
New contract secured with Derby-based manufacturer for validated lateral flow antigen tests, ensuring supply for UK over coming months.
Vaccine Deployment Minister Nadhim Zahawi explains why the current vaccine rollout is vitally important for protecting the healthcare system.
Speech by Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock at the Downing Street coronavirus briefing.
New government drive to increase workplace testing in sectors open during lockdown, to detect coronavirus (COVID-19) in people who are not showing symptoms.
More areas will have additional testing made available to control and suppress the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) variants.
Thousands of patients to benefit from smartphone app that allows them to transmit results to their GP in minutes without leaving home.
The UK Government opens a walk-though coronavirus testing facility in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
The UK Government has today, Friday 5 February, opened a new walk-through coronavirus testing centre at Pollok Community Centre in Glasgow (G53 5DP)
UK government and CureVac enter new partnership to tackle new future variants of COVID-19.
From 15 February anyone travelling to the UK from a country on the UK’s travel ban list will be required to quarantine in a government-approved facility for 10 days.
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