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From Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Public Health, Start for Life and Primary Care)
  • Consultation asks whether newly qualified dentists should commit to delivering a minimum amount of NHS work after graduating or repay some training fees.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • New 10-year plan to expand and improve the drug and alcohol workforce published.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • The changes will allow pharmacists to spend more time with patients, levelling the playing field between smaller pharmacies and larger chains.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Statement to Parliament from Health Minister, Andrea Leadsom, at the second reading of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • MPs to vote on legislation to create first smokefree generation, protecting young people turning 15 this year or younger from harms of smoking.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • The move will streamline processes within dental and pharmacy settings and improve patient experiences.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Consultation launched on proposals to expand scheme to 1.6 million more people to help tackle tooth decay.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • A new government campaign will be launched to support parents as research highlights some are unaware their baby's mental health impacts their early development.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Smokers in England are being urged to make a quit attempt this No Smoking Day to improve their health and wealth.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Millions at risk from 'silent killer' as NHS campaign warns there are often 'no clues' when it comes to high blood pressure. 

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • New patient premium starts to offer dentists cash incentives to take on new NHS patients.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • New proposals would give the General Dental Council powers to provisionally register dentists trained overseas to start delivering care as quickly as possible.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Disposable vapes will be banned in the UK as part of ambitious government plans to tackle the rise in youth vaping and protect children’s health.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • The NHS is launching a brand new smokefree campaign to encourage all 5.3 million smokers in England to make a quit attempt this January.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Blood donors are being urged to book and keep appointments this Christmas.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Plans to make better use of pharmacies, improve access to primary care and maximise the contribution of pharmacy professionals set out in new consultation.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Public consultation on historic proposals draws to a close with roughly 25,000 responses from teachers, parents, healthcare professionals and the public.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • More than 50 million additional general practice appointments made available after government fulfils its pledge months early.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government