We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
Professor Lucy Chappell FMedSci has been appointed as the next Chief Scientific Adviser for the Department of Health and Social Care.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Today we are publishing the findings of a dialogue with more than 100 members of the public about how to make sure health and care data is used in ways that benefit people and society.
NHS Test and Trace is providing additional testing across parts of South London where the variant first identified in South Africa has been found.
Recommendations include the launch of a new traffic light system and 'green watchlist', and the introduction of travel certification.
An introductory blog from Dr Nicola Byrne, the new National Data Guardian for Health and Social Care in England.
The benefits of vaccination continue to outweigh any risks but the MHRA advises careful consideration be given to people who are at higher risk of specific types of blood clots because of their medical condition.
Following suspensions by some countries of the COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca over suspected blood clots, the MHRA confirms that the benefits of the vaccine in preventing COVID-19 far outweigh the risks. People should still go…
The MHRA is committed to speeding up access to innovative new medicines for patients.
Care home residents to be allowed a second regular visitor indoors, with tests required before entry and PPE provided.
Minister of State for Health Edward Argar spoke at the NHS England and NHS Improvement National Estates and Facilities Forum about a refresh of the Health Infrastructure Plan.
New chief executive marked her first day with a visit to Colindale laboratories in North London, accompanied by Health Secretary Matt Hancock.
The new UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has today been formally established with Dr Jenny Harries starting her first day as the Chief Executive of the new agency.
The government has invited the UK’s world-leading innovators to help design a new ‘space age’ hospital
DHSC's Chief Commercial Officer wrote to medicines and medical product suppliers, supply chain and businesses.
The money will fund services to provide practical support for disabled children, set up and expand helplines, and provide mental health and wellbeing support.
Ministers considering measures to make tobacco industry reduce litter caused by their products.
In line with the latest public health guidance and adhering to strict safety protocols, the department plans to begin reintroducing face-to-face assessments for health and disability benefits.
The new Office for Health Promotion will lead national efforts to improve and level up the health of the nation by tackling obesity, improving mental health and promoting physical activity.
The government's mental health recovery action plan will support hundreds of thousands of people with mental health issues.
Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) call for evidence on cannabinoids in CBD products.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. Please fill in this survey (opens in a new tab).