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The Secretary of State launched the National Cancer Plan today at the Royal Free Hospital in North London.
Under the government's National Cancer Plan, every patient will be given a tailored plan covering treatment, mental health, and employment support.
Patients will receive faster diagnosis, quicker treatment, and the support to live well with cancer under the government’s landmark new National Cancer Plan.
Two leading experts have been appointed as members of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs.
£10 million financial support package for families of children and young people with cancer to cover travel costs to and from appointments.
By Julia Vitarello
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.
Better chance of survival for people with rare cancers thanks to a new government approach to clinical trials and access to breakthrough treatments
Weekly UKHSA report for the 2025/26 season, monitoring respiratory viruses.
A quarter of school‑leavers are unvaccinated against HPV, leaving young women at risk of cervical cancer and both sexes vulnerable to other HPV‑related cancers
£200 million for local cancer care to address gap in screening uptake and reduce screening inequalities in deprived areas.
UKHSA is reminding people to be aware of TB symptoms to help ensure prompt testing and treatment.
UKHSA and Sleep Cycle launch a research study focusing on how coughing and sleep-related signals can support earlier detection of respiratory trends in the UK
The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) has today (28 January 2026) published its updated harms assessment of ketamine.
The government plans to crack down on illegal underage sunbed use to cut cancer risks to teenagers.
UKHSA has issued a yellow Cold-Health Alert (CHA) for the North West and North East regions of England
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.
Healthcare industry innovator Dr Melanie Ivarsson has been appointed as CEO of the Health Data Research Service (HDRS) to accelerate medical breakthroughs.
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