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All infected individuals will now receive annual payment including extra £500 winter fuel payment without the need to apply for it.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
The NHS contribution towards the costs of a place in a care home with nursing is being increased on an interim basis to £156.25.
Dame Fiona Caldicott speaks at the King’s Fund about the proposals she is making to keep health and care data secure and safeguarded.
Screening samples will now be tested for human papilloma virus (HPV) first, helping to prevent cervical cancer.
Health Secretary outlines the phased introduction of the new junior doctors' contract from October 2016.
The Care Quality Commission and National Data Guardian's recommendations for data security and a consent/opt-out model for data sharing.
National Data Guardian for Health and Care has released a series of videos in which she speaks about the importance of public engagement.
New measures are proposed to strengthen security of health and care information and help people make informed choices about how their data is used.
Plans to ensure high quality, compassionate care for everyone at the end of life have been announced by Health Minister Ben Gummer.
Professor John Newton, National Information Board (NIB) Interim Chair, talks about NIB's annual recommendations to the Health Secretary.
Annual proposals to the Secretary of State for Health regarding changes to data collection and the metrics to be made available on My NHS.
The achievements of people throughout the health and social care sector have been recognised in the 2016 Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Simple bowel cancer home testing kit to be offered to all men and women aged 60 to 74.
George Freeman, Minister for Life Sciences: innovative clinical research provides new treatments and better diagnosis for NHS patients.
Further recommendations about making wifi available in hospitals and improving digital skills from Martha Lane Fox.
Information on better integration of community pharmacy into primary care.
An update on the progress of the data security standards review and how NHS trusts can improve their data security.
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt updates Parliament on the agreement between the government, NHS Employers and the BMA.
The 2016 National Clinical Excellence Awards closed at 5pm on Monday 16 May 2016.
How the NCT network of Baby Cafés is helping mothers across the UK.
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