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Government acts to tackle rising childhood obesity epidemic

Government acts to tackle rising childhood obesity epidemic

Tuesday, 04 November 2025

The government will underline its commitment to get children heathier and more active following new figures revealing the scale of the childhood obesi...

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NHS recovery continues with above target productivity growth

NHS recovery continues with above target productivity growth

Monday, 03 November 2025

Thanks to the government’s reforms, record capital investment and the hard work of NHS staff, the NHS continues to outperform its productivity target ...

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Faster care for thousands thanks to NHS use of independent sector

Faster care for thousands thanks to NHS use of independent sector

Saturday, 25 October 2025

Hundreds of thousands of people are receiving faster care thanks to the government’s partnership with the private sector - free at the point of use....

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Government announces Women's Health Strategy to be renewed

Government announces Women's Health Strategy to be renewed

Wednesday, 22 October 2025

Women's Health Strategy to be renewed in drive to improve access and tackle inequalities. ...

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Major NHS update brings menopause into routine health checks

Major NHS update brings menopause into routine health checks

Wednesday, 22 October 2025

Menopause advice will be added to free health checks to help millions of women get the care they need. ...

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Major NHS AI trial delivers unprecedented time and cost savings

Major NHS AI trial delivers unprecedented time and cost savings

Monday, 20 October 2025

Microsoft 365 Copilot trial demonstrates monthly time savings of potentially 400,000 hours for NHS staff. ...

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Gemma Aldridge appointed to the Department of Health and Social Care

Gemma Aldridge appointed to the Department of Health and Social Care

Sunday, 19 October 2025

Gemma Aldridge has been appointed to the Department of Health and Social Care to undertake a short review of media and digital work at DHSC and NHS En...

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Improved safeguarding and protections for vulnerable people

Improved safeguarding and protections for vulnerable people

Friday, 17 October 2025

Government to launch a consultation in 2026 on Liberty Protection Safeguards to improve safeguarding for vulnerable people....

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Government to tackle antisemitism and other racism in the NHS

Government to tackle antisemitism and other racism in the NHS

Wednesday, 15 October 2025

The government takes urgent action to tackle antisemitism and other forms of racism in the NHS. ...

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Young people given stark warning on deadly risks of taking drugs

Young people given stark warning on deadly risks of taking drugs

Wednesday, 15 October 2025

The government has launched a new campaign to alert young people to the dangers of ketamine, counterfeit medicines and adulterated THC vapes....

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£80 million support for children’s hospices over 3 years

£80 million support for children’s hospices over 3 years

Wednesday, 15 October 2025

Settlement provides £26 million annually offering crucial financial certainty for services supporting seriously ill children and families....

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Care Minister speech at RCGP annual conference 2025

Care Minister speech at RCGP annual conference 2025

Monday, 13 October 2025

Stephen Kinnock spoke at the Royal College of General Practitioners annual conference in Newport, Wales. ...

Patients in poorer areas to get better access to GPs

Patients in poorer areas to get better access to GPs

Wednesday, 08 October 2025

Review of GP funding formula expected to deliver fairer distribution of funding and address health inequalities....

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Crackdown on rogue traders selling vapes to children

Crackdown on rogue traders selling vapes to children

Tuesday, 07 October 2025

The government has published a call for evidence to seek expert views on introducing new rules for retailers selling tobacco, vapes and nicotine produ...

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Matthew Hood appointed as senior adviser to Secretary of State

Matthew Hood appointed as senior adviser to Secretary of State

Sunday, 05 October 2025

Matthew Hood OBE to work with the department’s delivery unit to help ensure that the government and department deliver on their commitments....

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Online GP appointment requests available everywhere from today

Online GP appointment requests available everywhere from today

Tuesday, 30 September 2025

From today, patients will be able to request appointments online throughout the day rather than calling their surgery or visiting in person. ...

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£500 million for first ever fair pay agreement for care workers

£500 million for first ever fair pay agreement for care workers

Monday, 29 September 2025

Government invests £500 million into first ever fair pay agreement in major milestone for care worker pay....

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NHS to invest in pioneering tech to drive down waiting lists

NHS to invest in pioneering tech to drive down waiting lists

Thursday, 25 September 2025

The NHS will move from a ‘cheapest-first’ to a ‘patient-first’ approach to purchasing cutting-edge medical technology....

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Jessica Brady's legacy inspires new life saving GP safety rule

Jessica Brady's legacy inspires new life saving GP safety rule

Monday, 22 September 2025

Patients with a potentially deadly illness will be diagnosed sooner thanks to a new life-saving patient safety initiative called Jess's Rule....

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National vaccination campaign to protect newborns this winter

National vaccination campaign to protect newborns this winter

Sunday, 21 September 2025

The Department of Health and Social Care has launched a new national vaccination campaign, 'Stay Strong. Get Vaccinated', to protect newborn babies....

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Patients treated more quickly as NHS productivity rises over year

Patients treated more quickly as NHS productivity rises over year

Sunday, 21 September 2025

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 ...

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AI to be trialled at unprecedented scale across NHS screening

AI to be trialled at unprecedented scale across NHS screening

Sunday, 21 September 2025

Pioneering new cloud computer system will allow artificial intelligence (AI) tools to be tested on an unprecedented scale across the NHS to boost earl...

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Joint executive team to be set up across DHSC and NHS England

Joint executive team to be set up across DHSC and NHS England

Wednesday, 17 September 2025

New joint executive team marks next steps of the transition to one organisation....

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First group of Gazan children arrive for specialist NHS treatment

First group of Gazan children arrive for specialist NHS treatment

Tuesday, 16 September 2025

First group of children from Gaza arrives in the UK for specialist medical treatment on the NHS....

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Hundreds of thousands of children benefit from major dental health drive

Hundreds of thousands of children benefit from major dental health drive

Monday, 15 September 2025

Hundreds of thousands of 3 to 5-year-olds in deprived areas of England have received over 2 million toothbrushes and toothpastes in major dental healt...

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RAAC removed from 7 more NHS hospitals

RAAC removed from 7 more NHS hospitals

Monday, 15 September 2025

Backed by up to £440 million in funding this year, a further 12 hospitals are on track to complete removals by the end of March 2026....

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Support for adults facing staggering waits for gender services

Support for adults facing staggering waits for gender services

Sunday, 14 September 2025

Adults waiting for gender services will receive clinical and emotional support from a new wellbeing pilot....

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14 NHS trusts the focus of national maternity investigation

14 NHS trusts the focus of national maternity investigation

Sunday, 14 September 2025

Government announces 14 hospital trusts to be looked at in a national investigation....

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Health Secretary speech to British Medical Association

Health Secretary speech to British Medical Association

Saturday, 13 September 2025

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care spoke at the special meeting of the British Medical Association’s (BMA's) representative body. ...

Our shared commitment to creating a healthier, fairer Britain

Our shared commitment to creating a healthier, fairer Britain

Monday, 08 September 2025

The Secretary of State spoke at the King's Fund 10 Year Health Plan conference, highlighting the work the government is doing to fix the NHS and make ...

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