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Proposed updates to NHS Constitution for England will reflect biological needs of patients and empower people to request same-sex wards and care.
A new call for evidence launched today aims to capture and consider views about how the duty of candour is honoured, monitored and enforced.
To strengthen safeguards, medical examiners will look at the cause of death in all cases that have not been referred to the coroner.
The investment will be provided over the next 3 years to ensure maternity services listen to and act on women’s experiences.
Those struggling with their mental health will be better supported thanks to a £10 million funding boost for charities working to prevent suicides.
Thousands of children and young people will benefit from expanded mental health hubs as the government will offer more funding for local communities.
Baby loss certificates for parents who experienced a loss of pregnancy before 24 weeks are now available for application from 9am today (22 February 2024).
People at greatest risk of serious illness from COVID-19 are eligible for a vaccine.
Half a million women in England have accessed cheaper HRT - the main treatment for negative menopause symptoms - since last April.
Problem periods, women’s health research and support for domestic and sexual abuse victims are among the government’s priorities.
Minister Maria Caulfield celebrates the work of the Frank Bruno Foundation in supporting people with mental ill health get back into work.
New measures to help protect the public and support bereaved families will be introduced in a revamp of how deaths are certified.
End of outdated law which requires same-sex couples to pay up to £1,000 for safety screening when accessing fertility treatment.
The government has announced almost £5 million to fund early support hubs nationwide to deliver mental health support for children and young people.
Maternity and neonatal services nationwide will be required to support and inform women who experience trauma during childbirth.
Patients to receive the latest valproate safety information with every pack, following changes to the Human Medicines Regulations, 2012
Legal costs will be capped in lower damages clinical negligence claims to support victims, speed up justice and protect taxpayers and NHS England cash.
Government pledge to reduce England’s suicide rate within 2 and a half years with launch of new national suicide prevention strategy.
Women in England are being encouraged to help shape reproductive health policy by sharing their experiences, as the government launches a landmark survey.
People and businesses are invited to share their views on how to make non-surgical cosmetic procedures safer as thousands complain of ‘botched’ procedures.
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