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New measures to secure MMR vaccine for private patients

New measures to secure MMR vaccine for private patients

Tuesday, 05 November 2019

New restrictions mean the MMR vaccine cannot be parallel exported from the UK, to protect stock for private patients and those not eligible for routin...

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All inpatients with learning disability or autism to be given case reviews

All inpatients with learning disability or autism to be given case reviews

Tuesday, 05 November 2019

Every inpatient with a learning disability or autism in a mental health hospital will have their case reviewed over the next 12 months....

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Approval for new trial to prevent Group B Strep in newborn babies

Approval for new trial to prevent Group B Strep in newborn babies

Friday, 01 November 2019

Ethical approval has been given for a £2.8 million trial to prevent Group B Strep being passed on to newborn babies....

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£26 million to help hospitals introduce digital prescriptions

£26 million to help hospitals introduce digital prescriptions

Friday, 01 November 2019

25 trusts will receive a share of the funding to replace outdated paper systems, improving patient safety and reducing errors....

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100,000 more people to be given personal health budgets

100,000 more people to be given personal health budgets

Thursday, 31 October 2019

A change in law means people who use wheelchairs or need mental health support will have greater choice and control in managing their own health and c...

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78 NHS trusts to receive new cancer screening machines

78 NHS trusts to receive new cancer screening machines

Wednesday, 30 October 2019

The trusts will receive funding for new machines that will improve patient experience and lead to earlier diagnosis....

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Government invests in global partnership to treat gonorrhoea

Government invests in global partnership to treat gonorrhoea

Tuesday, 29 October 2019

The £3.5 million investment will help develop new treatments for gonorrhoea and make them available to low- and middle-income countries....

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New commitments in the fight against antimicrobial resistance

New commitments in the fight against antimicrobial resistance

Monday, 28 October 2019

Professor Dame Sally Davies will become UK special envoy on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and details announced on funding UK’s work in global fight...

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Suicide bereavement support to be made available across England

Suicide bereavement support to be made available across England

Sunday, 27 October 2019

Personalised bereavement support will be available on the NHS in England to care for people after a relative or friend’s suicide. ...

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General practice is the bedrock of the NHS

General practice is the bedrock of the NHS

Thursday, 24 October 2019

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock's speech to the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) annual conference....

Social prescribing: new national academy set up

Social prescribing: new national academy set up

Wednesday, 23 October 2019

The academy will help more people benefit from arts, sport and leisure activities across the country....

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£184 million loan funding for urgent hospital upgrades

£184 million loan funding for urgent hospital upgrades

Tuesday, 22 October 2019

13 trusts will receive loan funding approved by the Health Secretary to go towards modernising equipment, refurbishing wards and ensuring the safety o...

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Dedicated mental health support for all NHS doctors and dentists

Dedicated mental health support for all NHS doctors and dentists

Sunday, 20 October 2019

All NHS doctors and dentists in England now have 24/7 access to confidential advice and support through NHS Practitioner Health....

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National roll out of electronic prescription service

National roll out of electronic prescription service

Saturday, 19 October 2019

The service will help GPs and pharmacists prescribe and dispense medicines faster and more securely and make it easier for patients to pick up repeat ...

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Contracts awarded to deliver urgent medicines into UK after Brexit

Contracts awarded to deliver urgent medicines into UK after Brexit

Wednesday, 16 October 2019

Three companies have been awarded contracts for the express freight service to deliver medicines and medical products within 24 to 48 hours if there's...

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Next phase of adult social care recruitment campaign begins

Next phase of adult social care recruitment campaign begins

Wednesday, 16 October 2019

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is launching phase 2 of its campaign to get more people working in adult social care, with a focus on ...

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How we build an NHS that’s there for every member of society

How we build an NHS that’s there for every member of society

Wednesday, 09 October 2019

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock spoke at the NHS Providers Annual Conference in Manchester....

Health Secretary tasks NHS with keeping A&E at Princess Royal open as an A&E Local

Health Secretary tasks NHS with keeping A&E at Princess Royal open as an A&E Local

Thursday, 03 October 2019

Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock has today called on the NHS to keep the Princess Royal A&E open as an A&E Local....

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New restrictions on parallel exports to tackle HRT shortages

New restrictions on parallel exports to tackle HRT shortages

Thursday, 03 October 2019

There will be new restrictions on exporting hormone replacement therapy (HRT) products, which currently face supply shortages due to manufacturing iss...

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£5 million given to AMR research partnerships between UK and Argentina

£5 million given to AMR research partnerships between UK and Argentina

Wednesday, 02 October 2019

The government has provided £5 million of UK aid as part of a programme to manage antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in agriculture and its impact on the ...

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New hospital building programme announced

New hospital building programme announced

Sunday, 29 September 2019

New hospital building programme to ensure the NHS’s hospital estate supports the provision of world-class healthcare services for patients....

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Prime Minister pledges funding for cancer screening overhaul

Prime Minister pledges funding for cancer screening overhaul

Thursday, 26 September 2019

The new NHS funding will replace MRI machines, CT scanners and breast screening equipment....

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UK to invest in new research against evolving global health threats

UK to invest in new research against evolving global health threats

Wednesday, 25 September 2019

The Chief Medical Officer has announced funding for projects to help beat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and achieve global universal health coverage....

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Government takes steps to protect healthcare access for UK nationals living in the EU after 31 October

Government takes steps to protect healthcare access for UK nationals living in the EU after 31 October

Monday, 23 September 2019

Government commits to funding healthcare for over 180,000 UK nationals living in the EU for 6 months following Brexit if we leave without a deal....

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We must work together to end FGM for good

We must work together to end FGM for good

Thursday, 12 September 2019

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock spoke at the Royal Society to mark the opening of 8 new FGM support clinics across the coun...

How we make public health fit for the future

How we make public health fit for the future

Wednesday, 11 September 2019

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock spoke at the Public Health England Annual Conference in Warwick....

Senior clinicians’ pensions: government asks for views on new proposals

Senior clinicians’ pensions: government asks for views on new proposals

Wednesday, 11 September 2019

New proposals to give senior NHS doctors, nurses and GPs access to more flexible pensions, allowing them to dedicate more time to patients....

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Interim Joint Chief Social Worker for Adults announced

Interim Joint Chief Social Worker for Adults announced

Wednesday, 11 September 2019

Fran Leddra and Mark Harvey will be joining the Department of Health and Social Care on secondment as the Chief Social Worker for Adults from 1 Octobe...

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£1 million to help NHS reclaim debts from overseas visitors

£1 million to help NHS reclaim debts from overseas visitors

Sunday, 08 September 2019

Plans to expand the team of cost-recovery experts will help recover millions of pounds in costs for treating overseas visitors in the NHS....

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New physical activity guidelines issued by UK Chief Medical Officers

New physical activity guidelines issued by UK Chief Medical Officers

Saturday, 07 September 2019

The guidelines emphasise the importance of building strength and balance for adults, and include recommendations for pregnant women, new mothers and d...

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