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Statement on AstraZeneca COVID 19 vaccine following JCVI update

Statement on AstraZeneca COVID 19 vaccine following JCVI update

Friday, 07 May 2021

The government's statement following updated advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI)....

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New cutting edge testing centre to fast track COVID 19 variant vaccines

New cutting edge testing centre to fast track COVID 19 variant vaccines

Tuesday, 04 May 2021

New state-of-the-art labs will test the effectiveness of vaccines against new variants....

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50 million doses of COVID 19 vaccine administered in UK

50 million doses of COVID 19 vaccine administered in UK

Monday, 03 May 2021

More than 34 million people have had at least one jab while 15 million have had both doses of the vaccine....

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Surge testing to be deployed in Hounslow

Surge testing to be deployed in Hounslow

Monday, 03 May 2021

Additional testing in Woodlands area follows confirmed case of COVID-19 variant....

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Government to launch 40,000 person daily contact testing study

Government to launch 40,000 person daily contact testing study

Saturday, 01 May 2021

New study to offer daily rapid testing to contacts of positive COVID-19 cases....

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Surge testing to be deployed in Tower Hamlets

Surge testing to be deployed in Tower Hamlets

Saturday, 01 May 2021

Everyone aged 11 years and over who lives, works or is educated in postcode E1 is strongly encouraged to take a COVID-19 PCR test when invited...

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Care homes residents allowed more out of home visits

Care homes residents allowed more out of home visits

Friday, 30 April 2021

Residents will be able to leave care homes for low-risk visits without needing to self-isolate on their return....

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More women urged to come forward to shape women's health strategy

More women urged to come forward to shape women's health strategy

Friday, 30 April 2021

Women from under-represented groups urged to respond to call for evidence to shape the future of women’s healthcare....

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Surge testing to be deployed in Redbridge

Surge testing to be deployed in Redbridge

Friday, 30 April 2021

Additional surge testing and genomic sequencing deployed in Redbridge where 2 confirmed cases of a variant of concern have been identified....

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The dedication of carers during the pandemic

The dedication of carers during the pandemic

Friday, 30 April 2021

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Hon Matt Hancock spoke at the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) spring confe...

The silent pandemic of antimicrobial resistance

The silent pandemic of antimicrobial resistance

Thursday, 29 April 2021

Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock spoke at the United Nations high-level interactive dialogue on antimicrobial resistance (AMR)....

Hancock: transforming the UK into a life sciences superpower

Hancock: transforming the UK into a life sciences superpower

Thursday, 29 April 2021

The Health and Social Care Secretary lays out the government's commitment to boost the UK life sciences sector and build on lessons from the pandemic....

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Transforming the UK into a life sciences superpower

Transforming the UK into a life sciences superpower

Thursday, 29 April 2021

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock spoke at the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) annual conferenc...

Health and Social Care Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 28 April 2021

Health and Social Care Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 28 April 2021

Wednesday, 28 April 2021

Speech by Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock at the Downing Street coronavirus briefing....

UK secures extra 60 million Pfizer/BioNTech COVID 19 vaccines

UK secures extra 60 million Pfizer/BioNTech COVID 19 vaccines

Wednesday, 28 April 2021

The doses will be used alongside other vaccines to support preparations for a booster programme from the autumn....

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The vital role of medical examiners

The vital role of medical examiners

Tuesday, 27 April 2021

Minister for Patient Safety, Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Nadine Dorries spoke at the Royal College of Pathologists' Medical Examiner Annual C...

New campaign launches urging the public to get COVID 19 vaccine

New campaign launches urging the public to get COVID 19 vaccine

Sunday, 25 April 2021

Real-world data shows hospitalisations and deaths from COVID-19 are falling significantly due to the vaccine roll-out....

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Stunning photographs show the people behind the national vaccination effort

Stunning photographs show the people behind the national vaccination effort

Saturday, 24 April 2021

Today the government has published a series of photographs taken by photojournalists working with the NHS, showcasing the people behind the UK-wide va...

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Further surge testing to be deployed in Birmingham

Further surge testing to be deployed in Birmingham

Friday, 23 April 2021

Additional surge testing and genomic sequencing deployed in Birmingham where a confirmed case of a variant of concern has been identified....

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Surge testing to be deployed in Birmingham

Surge testing to be deployed in Birmingham

Wednesday, 21 April 2021

Additional surge testing deployed in Birmingham where a confirmed case of a variant of concern has been identified. ...

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Government launches COVID 19 Antivirals Taskforce to roll out innovative home treatments this autumn

Government launches COVID 19 Antivirals Taskforce to roll out innovative home treatments this autumn

Tuesday, 20 April 2021

The Antivirals Taskforce will identify treatments for UK patients who have been exposed to COVID-19 to stop the infection spreading and speed up recov...

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Preparing for future pandemics

Preparing for future pandemics

Tuesday, 20 April 2021

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock gave the virtual opening speech for the Pandemic Preparedness Partnership Conference....

10 million people receive second dose of COVID 19 vaccine

10 million people receive second dose of COVID 19 vaccine

Monday, 19 April 2021

The milestone means almost 1 in 5 adults have received both vaccines....

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9 in 10 pharmacies now offering free, rapid coronavirus (COVID 19) tests

9 in 10 pharmacies now offering free, rapid coronavirus (COVID 19) tests

Monday, 19 April 2021

Over 90% of community pharmacies in England now offering free, rapid tests for home use....

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New Chief Scientific Adviser (DHSC) appointment

New Chief Scientific Adviser (DHSC) appointment

Monday, 19 April 2021

Professor Lucy Chappell FMedSci has been appointed as the next Chief Scientific Adviser for the Department of Health and Social Care....

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Surge testing to be deployed in Sandwell and Birmingham

Surge testing to be deployed in Sandwell and Birmingham

Friday, 16 April 2021

Additional surge testing provided following identification of COVID-19 variant first identified in South Africa....

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Surge testing to be deployed in Finchley, Barnet

Surge testing to be deployed in Finchley, Barnet

Wednesday, 14 April 2021

Additional testing will take place in N3 in Finchley, Barnet, where a confirmed case of the variant first identified in South Africa has been found. ...

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Consultation launched on staff COVID 19 vaccines in care homes with older adult residents

Consultation launched on staff COVID 19 vaccines in care homes with older adult residents

Wednesday, 14 April 2021

Staff in care homes with older adult residents in England may be required to have a COVID-19 vaccine to protect residents from the virus....

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Surge testing to be deployed in Southwark

Surge testing to be deployed in Southwark

Tuesday, 13 April 2021

NHS Test and Trace is providing additional testing in a targeted area within Southwark, South London where the variant first identified in South Afric...

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UK health ministers’ statement on JCVI advice (13 April 2021)

UK health ministers’ statement on JCVI advice (13 April 2021)

Tuesday, 13 April 2021

A joint statement from the 4 UK health ministers on JCVI advice for phase 2 of the COVID-19 vaccination programme....

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