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Matt Hancock visits China to promote co operation on healthcare innovation

Matt Hancock visits China to promote co operation on healthcare innovation

Monday, 17 September 2018

The Health and Social Care Secretary is travelling with some of the biggest technology companies in the UK to develop trade opportunities....

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Public asked for views on calorie labelling when eating out

Public asked for views on calorie labelling when eating out

Friday, 14 September 2018

The 12-week consultation aims to help families make healthier choices about what they eat in restaurants, cafes and takeaways....

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Consultation announced to improve learning disabilities staff training

Consultation announced to improve learning disabilities staff training

Wednesday, 12 September 2018

The government has announced a series of measures to address the inequality of life expectancy between people with learning disabilities and the wider...

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An NHS we love to work for

An NHS we love to work for

Monday, 10 September 2018

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock's speech to staff at Southmead Hospital, Bristol....

National conversation with health and care staff begins

National conversation with health and care staff begins

Monday, 10 September 2018

Millions of staff will be able to give the government their views, as the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care launches a new digital platfor...

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Hospitals to receive £145 million to prepare for winter demand

Hospitals to receive £145 million to prepare for winter demand

Friday, 07 September 2018

The money will be spent on upgrading wards, redeveloping A&Es and extra beds at NHS trusts across England....

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My vision for a more tech driven NHS

My vision for a more tech driven NHS

Thursday, 06 September 2018

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock's speech at NHS Expo 2018....

Matt Hancock: new technology is key to making NHS the world's best

Matt Hancock: new technology is key to making NHS the world's best

Thursday, 06 September 2018

The NHS can become the most advanced health system in the world by embracing the best innovations in new technology and artificial intelligence, says ...

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Preferred candidate for new NHS England chairman announced

Preferred candidate for new NHS England chairman announced

Wednesday, 05 September 2018

Lord David Prior is the government’s chosen candidate to be the next chair of NHS England....

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New guidance to help NHS patients benefit from digital technology

New guidance to help NHS patients benefit from digital technology

Wednesday, 05 September 2018

A new code of conduct for artificial intelligence (AI) and other data-driven technologies will allow NHS patients to benefit from the latest innovatio...

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Amesbury nerve agent incident: statement from Chief Medical Officer

Amesbury nerve agent incident: statement from Chief Medical Officer

Wednesday, 05 September 2018

Professor Dame Sally Davies has made a statement about public safety, following the identification of suspects involved in the Salisbury attack. ...

New logistics contract to help centralise delivery services for NHS trusts

New logistics contract to help centralise delivery services for NHS trusts

Wednesday, 05 September 2018

The government has agreed a 5-year contract as part of the new NHS Supply Chain, which aims to save billions of pounds and simplify the NHS goods-buyi...

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Public asked for views on banning energy drink sales to children

Public asked for views on banning energy drink sales to children

Wednesday, 29 August 2018

The consultation is part of the government’s plan to reduce childhood obesity and other health problems in children....

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Expansion of electronic prescribing at GPs and pharmacies

Expansion of electronic prescribing at GPs and pharmacies

Saturday, 25 August 2018

Regulations will be changed to replace paper prescriptions with electronic ones, saving the NHS money and saving time for patients and staff....

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Government confirms plans to approve the home use of early abortion pills

Government confirms plans to approve the home use of early abortion pills

Saturday, 25 August 2018

Women in England will be allowed to take the second of 2 early medical abortion pills in their own home....

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Matt Hancock writes to health and care system on no deal Brexit planning

Matt Hancock writes to health and care system on no deal Brexit planning

Thursday, 23 August 2018

Matt Hancock has told staff that patients will continue to have access to medicines, medical products and high-quality care in the unlikely event of a...

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DHSC publishes Brexit guidance for pharmaceutical industry and suppliers of medical devices

DHSC publishes Brexit guidance for pharmaceutical industry and suppliers of medical devices

Thursday, 23 August 2018

The Health and Social Care Secretary has written 2 letters to industry about contingency plans in the unlikely event of a no-deal Brexit....

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Sandwell and west Birmingham patients to benefit from new hospital

Sandwell and west Birmingham patients to benefit from new hospital

Thursday, 16 August 2018

The Midland Metropolitan Hospital will open in 2022 after the government and local NHS trust reached an agreement to finish construction work....

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£76 million a year to build homes for vulnerable people

£76 million a year to build homes for vulnerable people

Tuesday, 14 August 2018

Thousands of extra homes will be built that are designed for people who need extra support to help them live independently and in the community for lo...

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New system of consent for organ and tissue donation announced

New system of consent for organ and tissue donation announced

Sunday, 05 August 2018

Hundreds of lives will be saved each year under plans to change the law to a new system of consent. ...

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New dental care approach to be expanded after trial reduces tooth decay

New dental care approach to be expanded after trial reduces tooth decay

Thursday, 26 July 2018

More NHS dental practices will be joining a scheme for prevention-focused dental care following successful results where it has been tested....

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HPV vaccine to be given to boys in England

HPV vaccine to be given to boys in England

Tuesday, 24 July 2018

The government has announced that adolescent boys will be offered the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine to protect them from cancer....

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Social prescribing schemes across England to receive £4.5 million

Social prescribing schemes across England to receive £4.5 million

Monday, 23 July 2018

The funding will allow GPs to refer more patients to social activities and other types of support to improve health and wellbeing and reduce demand on...

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Matt Hancock: my priorities for the health and social care system

Matt Hancock: my priorities for the health and social care system

Friday, 20 July 2018

The Health and Social Care Secretary spoke to hospital staff about his priorities: the workforce, technology and prevention....

Campaign to increase number of BAME organ donors announced

Campaign to increase number of BAME organ donors announced

Wednesday, 18 July 2018

The government has announced a new campaign in England to address the urgent need for black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) organ donors....

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Government announces strict rules for the use of vaginal mesh

Government announces strict rules for the use of vaginal mesh

Wednesday, 11 July 2018

The government and NHS have accepted the recommendation from the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review to pause the use of vaginally...

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Amesbury nerve agent incident: advice from Chief Medical Officer

Amesbury nerve agent incident: advice from Chief Medical Officer

Tuesday, 10 July 2018

Professor Dame Sally Davies, Chief Medical Officer, has made a statement about public safety in the Salisbury and Amesbury area....

£10 million research competition launched to tackle antimicrobial resistance

£10 million research competition launched to tackle antimicrobial resistance

Monday, 09 July 2018

The competition aims to encourage the development of innovative scientific approaches to stopping antimicrobial resistance and to infection control an...

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Multi million pound investment in new ambulances for the NHS

Multi million pound investment in new ambulances for the NHS

Friday, 06 July 2018

256 state-of-the-art ambulances are to be funded by a £36.3 million investment from government as part of the long-term plan for the NHS....

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DHSC buys land to support development of life sciences facility in east London

DHSC buys land to support development of life sciences facility in east London

Friday, 06 July 2018

The department is now seeking planning permission to develop the life sciences research facility site and housing for local NHS staff....

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