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Speech by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care in the House of Commons on vaccines as a condition of deployment.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Health Minister Gillian Keegan delivered the closing remarks at the Climate Action for Health Event at COP26, on Science and Innovation day.
Health and social care providers in England will be required to ensure workers are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
All 4 UK health services have united to commit to net zero carbon emissions, Health and Social Care Secretary, Sajid Javid has announced.
Speech by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care in the House of Commons on an independent inquiry into the crimes committed by David Fuller.
The NHS will receive £248 million to modernise diagnostics and help tackle patient waiting lists.
More than 10 million people have now received their coronavirus (COVID-19) booster or third jabs, ensuring vital protection over the winter months.
Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid urges eligible people to get their booster vaccines to top up their immunity over winter.
From Monday 8 November 2021, the National Booking System will allow someone to pre-book their COVID-19 booster appointment a month before they are eligible
Minister for Patient Safety Maria Caulfield has announced £3 million for the second phase of a programme to improve maternity safety.
A new campaign has launched demonstrating the importance of simple ventilation techniques to reduce the risks of catching COVID-19 this winter.
The antiviral was found to be safe and effective following a stringent review of the available evidence.
Dr Laura Squire OBE has begun her role as the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency’s (MHRA) Chief Healthcare Quality and Access Officer
A new recruitment campaign will encourage people to apply for roles in the adult social care sector.
People who suspect they may have experienced a side effect from a medicine or vaccine are being encouraged to report it to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Yellow Card scheme as part of the glob…
Clinical guidance has been updated to allow COVID-19 boosters to be given earlier to those at highest risk where this makes operational sense.
More than 2 million boosters have been administered in the last week alone as the Health Secretary urges people to get their booster as soon as possible.
Government action to cut the cost of repeatable HRT prescriptions and a new Menopause Taskforce means women experiencing the menopause will be better supported.
The MHRA is committed to responding to the Tobacco Control Plan and supports the UK Government’s vision for a smoke-free generation by encouraging safe, high-quality and effective e-cigarette products to be licensed as medic…
The UK Health Security Agency and ministers are calling on young people to make sure they take a rapid COVID-19 test before returning to school after the half term.
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