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Government’s 'Building the Right Support Action Plan’ combines work across government and public services so people can live independently in their community.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Dr Henrietta Hughes OBE appointed as the first ever Patient Safety Commissioner for England.
Latest UKHSA data shows monkeypox transmission continuing primarily in interconnected sexual networks of gay, bisexual and men who have sex with men (GBMSM).
A statement from Steve Barclay on his appointment as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.
The Office for Disability Issues is seeking people to join the new Regional Stakeholder Network in 9 regional groups across England.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists and physiotherapists can now certify and issue fit notes in addition to doctors.
Health Secretary to promote UK’s leading role in bolstering global health security and tackling antimicrobial resistance at Indian Global Forum.
Funding for clinical research to speed up research and increase cutting-edge treatments for patients.
Sajid Javid delivered a speech on the plan for digital health and social care at the Policy Exchange.
People across the country will benefit from faster, more personalised healthcare, following a digital revolution to make the health and social care system fit for the 21st century.
UKHSA is reminding Hajj pilgrims to be aware of the risk of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Speech delivered by Deputy High Commissioner to Ghana, Keith McMahon.
A joint opinion piece from Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England, Jonson Cox, Ofwat chair and Emma Howard Boyd, Environment Agency chair.
Patients to benefit from new mental health ambulances and improvements to crisis care backed by £150 million as draft Mental Health Bill moves to next stage.
The National Data Guardian shares her views on the government's new health and care data strategy: Data Saves Lives: Reshaping Health and Social Care with Data.
New plans to strengthen the regulation of medical devices to improve patient safety and encourage innovation have been published.
Outbreak continues to grow and cases remain primarily in gay, bisexual, or men who have sex with men (GBMSM), within interconnected sexual networks.
The Health and Social Care Secretary set out actions being taken to prevent suicides in a speech at suicide prevention charity Papyrus’s headquarters in London.
Health and Social Care Secretary set out actions being taken to prevent suicides in a speech at the suicide prevention charity Papyrus’s headquarters in London.
Investigation underway to protect public, who are urged to ensure polio vaccines are up to date, especially parents of young children who may have missed an immunisation opportunity.
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