tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from The Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP 2025-07-11T00:00:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/boost-for-gp-practices-to-help-people-back-to-work 2025-07-11T00:00:00+01:00 Boost for GP practices to help people back to work A new pilot programme will support people with health conditions back into employment and ease pressure on doctors. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/bma-resident-doctor-ballot-outcome 2025-07-09T11:10:50+01:00 BMA resident doctor ballot outcome The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care writes to the co-chairs of the BMA Resident Doctor Committee. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-takes-action-to-deliver-neighbourhood-health-services 2025-07-09T00:00:00+01:00 Government takes action to deliver neighbourhood health services The government hits the ground running on delivering the 10 Year Health Plan by taking the first steps in the rollout of new neighbourhood services. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/nhs-app-overhaul-will-break-down-barriers-to-healthcare-and-reduce-inequalities 2025-07-04T16:25:44+01:00 NHS App overhaul will break down barriers to healthcare and reduce inequalities The NHS App will be transformed so it gives every patient information, choice and control of their own healthcare. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/fit-for-the-future-health-and-social-care-secretarys-statement 2025-07-03T14:03:36+01:00 Fit for the Future: Health and Social Care Secretary's statement Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, made an oral statement announcing Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/managing-healthcare-easy-as-online-banking-with-revamped-nhs-app 2025-07-03T00:00:00+01:00 Managing healthcare easy as online banking with revamped NHS App NHS App to become the complete digital front door to the NHS, where patients book appointments, manage medicines and view data. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pm-launches-new-era-for-nhs-with-easier-care-in-neighbourhoods 2025-07-02T00:00:00+01:00 PM launches new era for NHS with easier care in neighbourhoods The Prime Minister launches a new era for the NHS, bringing more easily accessible care closer to home. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/innovator-passports-set-to-accelerate-cutting-edge-nhs-care 2025-07-02T00:00:00+01:00 'Innovator passports’ set to accelerate cutting-edge NHS care New 'innovator passports' will slash red tape so cutting-edge tech and treatments can be rolled out across the NHS quicker under the 10 Year Health Plan. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/world-first-ai-system-to-warn-of-nhs-patient-safety-concerns 2025-06-30T00:00:00+01:00 World-first AI system to warn of NHS patient safety concerns Pioneering AI technology will be developed to scan NHS systems to flag safety issues in real time and trigger crucial inspections earlier. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/healthy-food-revolution-to-tackle-obesity-epidemic 2025-06-29T00:00:00+01:00 Healthy food revolution to tackle obesity epidemic New healthy food standard will see big businesses promoting healthier food and drink. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/boost-to-mental-health-services-from-thousands-of-extra-staff 2025-06-27T00:00:00+01:00 Boost to mental health services from thousands of extra staff Latest data shows 6,700 more mental health workers have been recruited, bringing the government closer to its 8,500 target. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/health-and-social-care-secretary-speech-on-health-inequalities 2025-06-26T00:00:00+01:00 Health and Social Care Secretary speech on health inequalities Wes Streeting spoke at Blackpool Football club on reducing health inequalities. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/home-testing-kits-for-lifesaving-checks-against-cervical-cancer 2025-06-24T00:00:00+01:00 Home testing kits for lifesaving checks against cervical cancer Government to offer home testing kits as part of the cervical screening programme under the upcoming 10 Year Health Plan. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/national-maternity-investigation-launched-to-drive-improvements 2025-06-23T00:00:00+01:00 National maternity investigation launched to drive improvements The rapid national investigation into NHS maternity and neonatal services will provide truth to families suffering harm, and urgently improve care and safety. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/health-and-social-care-secretary-speech-at-rcog-world-congress 2025-06-23T00:00:00+01:00 Health and Social Care Secretary speech at RCOG World Congress Wes Streeting spoke at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) World Congress, announcing a national investigation into maternity and neonatal services. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-data-laws-will-make-life-easier-for-british-people-cutting-life-admin-easing-traffic-and-speeding-up-roadworks 2025-06-19T13:34:26+01:00 New data laws will make life easier for British people, cutting life admin, easing traffic and speeding up roadworks British people will benefit from new laws which will make their day-to-day lives easier – from slashing grocery bills and cutting traffic jams to speeding up NHS diagnoses – as the government delivers on manifesto commitment… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/unprecedented-boost-for-clinical-trials-under-10-year-health-plan 2025-06-16T16:46:46+01:00 Unprecedented boost for clinical trials under 10 Year Health Plan Millions will take part in clinical trials under the 10 Year Health Plan, which will speed up clinical research. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/sickle-cell-patients-to-get-better-treatment-after-9m-boost 2025-06-13T00:00:00+01:00 Sickle cell patients to get better treatment after £9 million boost Patients living with rare blood disorders to benefit from increased access to treatment and availability of services, thanks to £9 million investment. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/chancellor-invests-in-britains-renewal-with-up-to-4-million-additional-nhs-tests-and-procedures-over-the-next-five-years 2025-06-12T12:38:51+01:00 Chancellor invests in Britain’s renewal with up to 4 million additional NHS tests and procedures over the next five years Families across the country will benefit from this investment in the NHS, delivering up to 4 million additional NHS tests and procedures over the next five years. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/our-vision-for-a-new-model-of-nhs-care 2025-06-12T00:00:00+01:00 Our vision for a new model of NHS care The Health and Social Care Secretary spoke at NHS ConfedExpo 2025 in Manchester.