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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.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
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.
New sport and music opportunities announced to better support children’s development.
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.
NHS patients to have access to next generation of mRNA vaccines and treatments.
Government announces up to £3 million of investment to close the gaps between university and NHS services
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology to drive system-level changes to close the gender health gap.
New funding will be given to local authorities and government trailblazers to prepare for the charging reform.
Following its success during the COVID-19 pandemic, the functions of the Vaccine Taskforce will be embedded as a permanent part of government structures.
The Health and Social Care Secretary gave a speech at the NHS ConfedExpo on Wednesday 15 June 2022.
Sajid Javid will address the NHS Confederation and look ahead to the digital health and care plan, health disparities white paper and the NHS workforce strategy.
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
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.
New research finds a direct two-way link between the impacts of loneliness and greater mental health distress
New legislation to allow a wider range of healthcare professionals to certify fit notes has been introduced by the UK government to ease pressure on GPs. This legislation change applies across England, Scotland and Wales.
Sajid Javid delivered a speech in the House of Commons on the independent review into leadership across health and social care in England.
New independent review into tobacco control led by Dr Javed Khan OBE has been published.
A landmark review into health and social care leadership led by General Sir Gordon Messenger and Dame Linda Pollard has been published today.
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