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Patients will receive faster diagnosis, quicker treatment and the support to live well with cancer under the government’s landmark new National Cancer Plan.
Under the government's National Cancer Plan, every patient will be given a tailored plan covering treatment, mental health, and employment support.
£10 million financial support package for families of children and young people with cancer to cover travel costs to and from appointments.
The government has accepted advice on eligibility from the JCVI for the RSV vaccination programme.
Information on the expansion of the eligibility criteria of the older adults respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination programme from 1 April 2026.
£200 million for local cancer care to address gap in screening uptake and reduce screening inequalities in deprived areas.
People living in rural and coastal areas will find it easier to see a cancer specialist as the government works to end the postcode lottery for care.
Government rolling out Jess's Rule posters to all GP surgeries in England to act as reminder of a life-saving patient safety initiative.
Waiting lists in 20 areas in England fall 3 times faster than the national average thanks to experts deployed by government to help supercharge NHS care.
More than 500 new ambulances will be deployed in England to cut response times for patients in every region.
Information on the change of vaccine for the routine adult pneumococcal vaccination programme and individuals at increased clinical risk.
GP online access has been rolled out at nearly all GP practices, benefiting patients across England.
The government has launched a scheme that will see thousands of people benefit from improved HIV testing and treatment under a new action plan.
Millions of Brits could boost their mood by spending 5 minutes taking a Healthy Choices Quiz launched by the government and the NHS.
The government updates NHS IP guidance for the first time in 23 years, cutting red tape so innovations reach patients faster and boost the UK's economic growth.
Government rolls out new training programme to help NHS staff across England give the armed forces community the personalised care they deserve.
More patients will receive faster, more convenient care from the comfort of their own homes, through the rollout of new digital technologies across the NHS.
The government will underline its commitment to get children heathier and more active following new figures revealing the scale of the childhood obesity problem.
Thanks to the government’s reforms, record capital investment and the hard work of NHS staff, the NHS continues to outperform its productivity target of 2%.
Introduction of a routine varicella vaccination programme for children at one year and at 18 months, with a catch-up for children aged up to 6 years
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