tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Secretary of State for Health and Social Care 2025-07-17T00:00:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/patients-with-long-term-conditions-to-receive-help-from-charities 2025-07-17T00:00:00+01:00 Patients with long-term conditions to receive help from charities Hundreds of thousands of patients with long-term conditions will be automatically referred to specialist charities at the point of diagnosis. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/huge-biosecurity-centre-investment-to-boost-pandemic-protection 2025-07-17T00:00:00+01:00 Huge biosecurity centre investment to boost pandemic protection A new world-leading biosecurity centre in Essex will protect the UK from emerging public health threats and boost economic growth. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/patient-safety-boost-as-pa-review-recommendations-accepted 2025-07-16T00:00:00+01:00 Patient safety boost as PA review recommendations accepted The review looked into the safety of the roles of physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs) and how they support wider health teams. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/life-sciences-sector-plan-to-grow-economy-and-transform-nhs 2025-07-16T00:00:00+01:00 Life Sciences Sector Plan to grow economy and transform NHS The government has today (Wednesday 16 July) launched a bold new Life Sciences Sector Plan as part of the government’s flagship Industrial Strategy. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/joe-wicks-and-government-join-forces-to-get-children-moving 2025-07-15T00:00:00+01:00 Joe Wicks and government join forces to get children moving New animated series for kids, known as Activate, will get more children across the country moving more and encouraging a healthier lifestyle. 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.