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New regulations restrict the prescribing and supply of puberty-suppressing hormones to children and young people under 18.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Victoria Atkins says the department will study the report to make sure lessons are learned.
Health and Social Care Secretary Victoria Atkins spoke at the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on birth trauma.
A new call for evidence launched today aims to capture and consider views about how the duty of candour is honoured, monitored and enforced.
To strengthen safeguards, medical examiners will look at the cause of death in all cases that have not been referred to the coroner.
Department of Health and Social Care publishes terms of reference for statutory inquiry following deaths of NHS mental health inpatients in Essex.
4D mapping technology that detects falls using sensors and alerts carers is piloted in care homes.
The investment will be provided over the next 3 years to ensure maternity services listen to and act on women’s experiences.
The Healthcare Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) has published its terms of reference in a bid to help improve patient, staff and community safety.
Health and Social Care Secretary Victoria Atkins has ordered a special review into Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust which treated Valdo Calocane.
New measures to help protect the public and support bereaved families will be introduced in a revamp of how deaths are certified.
Government to lay legislation this week to begin process of regulating physician associates and anaesthesia associates through the General Medical Council (GMC).
Health and Social Care Secretary publishes terms of reference for inquiry following murders and attempted murders committed by former neonatal nurse Lucy Letby.
The government is considering introducing regulations that would require some doctors and nurses to work during strikes, to protect patient safety.
The Health and Social Care Secretary, Steve Barclay, spoke in the House of Commons to update on the Lucy Letby statutory inquiry.
Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay announces that the inquiry into the circumstances around crimes committed by Lucy Letby will become statutory.
No action is currently needed from patients. No one should stop taking valproate without advice from their healthcare professional.
Measures to be taken on a national level to further improve safety standards in maternity care.
The government will provide a plan to promote cyber resilience across the health and care sectors by 2030, protecting both services and patients.
Significant funding for research centres across the country to support the improved delivery of health and care services and ground-breaking new treatments.
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
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