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The Secretary of State's speech to the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) at the launch of their ‘Close to Home’ report.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Patients will benefit from cutting-edge new treatments as the government introduces a Vaccine Taskforce style approach to tackling health challenges.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Government announces £70 million investment in accommodation and wider support for prison leavers to cut crime.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Victims of rape and domestic abuse will be helped by a major £40m funding boost for specialist support services, the Government has confirmed today (1 February).
We have introduced pack size restrictions, revised recommended ages for use, and new safety warnings for over-the-counter stimulant laxatives (orally and rectally administered) following a national safety review. Advise patients that dietary and lifestyle measures should be used first-line for...
Stoptober is back and calling on smokers to join the 2.3 million people who have made quit attempts since the campaign’s launch 10 years ago.
Latest data shows transmission of HIV is continuing to decline in the UK, but the COVID-19 pandemic has slowed progress towards elimination.
Recovery revolution backed by tough enforcement is central to new drugs strategy
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
637,379 participants from across the UK have now taken part in public health research into the effects of, and treatment for, COVID-19 in just over 8 months.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is calling on the public and healthcare professionals to help reverse an upward trend in tuberculosis (TB) cases.
Findings from the 10th report of REACT-1, one of the country’s largest studies into COVID-19 infections in England, have been published by Imperial College London and Ipsos MORI.
More than 97% of offenders on sobriety tags have stayed off alcohol, a year after they were introduced in England following a successful pilot in Wales.
Report finds prescription-only medicines are being used to supplement the use of other illicit drugs, including cocaine and heroin.
Sobriety tags and drinking bans aimed at reducing alcohol-fuelled crimes launch in England today (Wednesday 31 March), following a successful rollout in Wales.
Consultation launched to make lifesaving medicine which can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose available to more frontline workers.
Public Health England's review shows the drug misuse treatment system in England is performing well.
Leading clubs and DJs join national effort to drive vaccine uptake for young people.
People who take stimulant laxatives for constipation are being advised that these will now be sold in smaller packs, with on-pack warnings.
Independent evaluation finds scheme helped improve wellbeing, relationships and life satisfaction of children affected by parental alcohol use and conflict
There is wide variation in health outcomes across the country and between different groups of people, much of which is avoidable.
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