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A new strategy is being published to radically cut the number of single-use medical devices in the health service.
The UK has announced a package of measures to tackle the outbreaks of mpox and Marburg in central Africa
Patient safety at heart of government’s plans for healthcare reform as Health and Social Care Secretary orders action to improve regulator performance.
Collaboration announced at International Investment Summit, meeting the PM's ambitions to catalyse investment in the UK and proving the UK is open for business.
All parents who have experienced losing a pregnancy can apply for a certificate formally recognising their loss, the government has announced.
Programme to help avoid brain injury in childbirth piloted from today to boost maternity safety.
New UK-created therapies for cancer will be trialled in the UK – furthering the nation’s life sciences industry as one of the great drivers of economic growth.
The Health and Social Care Secretary spoke at the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) annual conference 2024, in Liverpool.
The Health and Social Care Secretary confirmed the update during a speech at the Royal College of GPs’ conference in Liverpool.
Letter about the pay round for the financial year 2025 to 2026 from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to the Senior Salaries Review Body.
Letter about the pay round for the financial year 2025 to 2026 from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to the NHS Pay Review Body (NHSPRB).
Letter about the pay round for the financial year 2025 to 2026 from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration (DDRB).
Safe access buffer zones will be in force around abortion clinics from 31 October to bring in stronger safeguards for women accessing services.
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting, spoke at the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR)'s State of Health and Care Conference 2024.
Letter from Stephen Kinnock, Minister of State for Care, setting out the priorities for adult social care this winter.
Devastating strikes come to an end as junior doctors accept pay offer by 66%.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a speech on the NHS at the King's Fund today.
The PM will pledge the ‘biggest reimagining of our NHS since its birth’ in a speech this morning [12 September 2024], following the publication today of a full and independent investigation into the state of the NHS.
Tom Riordan, former Leeds City Council Chief Executive, appointed as Department of Health and Social Care Second Permanent Secretary.
Paul Corrigan brings extensive sector experience and will work on emerging policy to support the government on successfully delivering better health services.
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