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From today, patients will be able to request appointments online throughout the day rather than calling their surgery or visiting in person.
Government invests £500 million into first ever fair pay agreement in major milestone for care worker pay.
People hospitalised following suspected use of unlicensed botulinum toxin products.
An updated joint Enforcement Notice provides important clarity on the kinds of claims and images in an ad that are likely to break the rules.
The NHS will move from a ‘cheapest-first’ to a ‘patient-first’ approach to purchasing cutting-edge medical technology.
New National Commission unites clinical leaders, patient advocates and leading tech firms to make the NHS the most AI-enabled healthcare system in world
The UK Health Security Agency is encouraging people to get their flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccinations ahead of the winter months.
New Moderna Innovation and Technology Centre opened as government further boosts life sciences sector with £50 million fund.
Paracetamol should be taken as directed in the patient information leaflet
Patients with a potentially deadly illness will be diagnosed sooner thanks to a new life-saving patient safety initiative called Jess's Rule.
Pioneering new cloud computer system will allow artificial intelligence (AI) tools to be tested on an unprecedented scale across the NHS to boost early diagnosis.
NHS productivity increases by 2.7% over the past year, new data shows, meaning patients are being seen and treated more quickly due to investment and reforms.
The Department of Health and Social Care has launched a new national vaccination campaign, 'Stay Strong. Get Vaccinated', to protect newborn babies.
New joint executive team marks next steps of the transition to one organisation.
Public appointments made by ministers in the Department of Health and Social Care.
The appointment will involve a time commitment of approximately 22 days per year including 11 meetings. Remuneration for the roles will be at a rate of £325 per meeting.
The importance of medicine safety and how to report side effects of medicines via the Yellow Card scheme is now part of the statutory guidance for schools in England.
First group of children from Gaza arrives in the UK for specialist medical treatment on the NHS.
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