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Independent review into Leeds maternity and neonatal care sets out terms of reference for investigation.
Scotland’s growing commercial research infrastructure and strong NHS, academic and industry partnerships are helping widen access to clinical trials, accelerate adoption and strengthen the UK life sciences ecosystem.
The CHM provides independent expert advice to ministers on the safety, quality and efficacy of medicines.
Following convictions related to falsely certified medical devices, the MHRA has welcomed the sentencing in a long-running enforcement investigation.
Letter from Health Minister Dame Diana Johnson MP confirming the UK Health Security Agency’s (UKHSA) role and priorities for the financial year 2026 to 2027.
As with all licensed medicines, the MHRA will keep the safety and effectiveness of lurbinectedin under close review.
£3 million from the UK Integrated Security Fund (ISF) will enable UKHSA labs to extend surveillance to hospital wastewater sites and high-footfall locations.
The collections cover bacteria identified as priority threats by the World Health Organization.
Four new centres of excellence will bring together expertise across academia, industry, healthcare and regulation to keep pace with advances in healthcare and life sciences
Scientists used genome sequencing to identify genetic changes that may explain the severity of the Kent meningococcal disease outbreak earlier this year.
Letter to the Minister for Policing and Crime from the Chair of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) providing a work program update.
Baroness Louise Casey's independent commission on adult social care is inviting people to join public panels as part of the Big Conversation on Care.
Government announces new National Cancer Board, whose first meeting is today (21 September 2026).
Minister Alison McGovern delivered the keynote speech at the Alzheimer's Society Conference 2026 in London, highlighting the government's action on dementia.
Chair to the public inquiry into mental health care at Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) appointed.
UKHSA, alongside the Food Standards Agency and other public health partners, continues to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella in the UK.
A National Patient Safety Alert has been issued setting out practical steps to reduce the risk of harm when using patient hoists through improved checks and maintenance.
New neighbourhood health investment partnership to bring care closer to home and tackle health inequalities.
The Secretary of State has apologised to families and set out urgent action following the Thirlwall Inquiry’s findings, published on 15 September.
The government outlines plans to strengthen NHS safeguarding, accountability and neonatal safety, including work on 'cot cams'.
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