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The country's biggest supermarkets, food manufacturers, caterers and food outlets are joining forces to help cut five billion calories from the nation's daily diet, the Health Secretary Andrew Lansley announced today.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Tackling public health concerns through working in partnership with business and charities.
The Department of Health and Social Care has published a new health in data strategy – Data saves lives: reshaping health and social care with data.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
PHE’s One You campaign is helping middle age people live more healthily by asking ‘How are you?’ and providing free support and tools.
Health and Social Care Secretary announces a new 10-year plan to tackle dementia and boost funding into research to better understand neurodegenerative diseases.
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock spoke at the NHS Confederation’s NHS Reset Conference about a new strategy to reduce bureaucracy.
Statement by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, setting out the government's white paper on the future of health and care.
Too much time in front of screens combined with a sedentary lifestyle is taking its toll on our children’s wellbeing.
Ambassador Edward Ferguson´s statement at the Equal Participation for Women conference in Sarajevo on 12-13 May.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Smoking remains the single biggest cause of preventable illness and death in England.
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock spoke at the Local Government Association Annual Public Health Conference 2021.
Government launches AI white paper to guide the use of artificial intelligence in the UK, to drive responsible innovation and maintain public trust in this revolutionary technology.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Her Majesty’s most gracious speech to both Houses of Parliament.
The government has committed to a number of measures to support integrated care systems in response to 2 key reports.
Thousands of patients to benefit from smartphone app that allows them to transmit results to their GP in minutes without leaving home.
UK's Chief Medical Officers publish first ever guidelines on physical activity for disabled children and young people.
Public Health England and the Royal College of GPs are encouraging adults to focus on walking briskly rather than just counting steps to improve their health.
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock addressed the International Association of National Public Health Institutes about his vision to help people make healthier choices.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The Health and Social Care Secretary spoke at London Tech Week’s HealthTech Summit to launch the new data in health strategy, Data saves lives: reshaping health and social care with data
In a speech at the United Nations, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has called for governments across the world to work collectively to tackle the rising tide of lifestyle-related diseases.
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