tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Secretary of State for Health and Social Care 2025-06-27T00:01:02+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/boost-to-mental-health-services-from-thousands-of-extra-staff 2025-06-27T00:01:02+01:00 Boost to mental health services from thousands of extra staff Latest data shows 6,700 more mental health workers have been recruited towards government’s 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/nhs-app-overhaul-will-break-down-barriers-to-healthcare-and-reduce-inequalities 2025-06-25T18:03:35+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/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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/emergency-workers-to-be-better-protected-from-racial-abuse 2025-06-11T00:00:00+01:00 Emergency workers to be better protected from racial abuse Emergency workers will be better protected from violence and abuse when visiting homes as the government introduces new laws to support frontline staff. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/nhs-red-tape-blitz-delivers-game-changing-new-cancer-treatment 2025-06-10T00:00:00+01:00 NHS red tape blitz delivers game-changing new cancer treatment Patients to benefit from new era in cancer treatment, as the government slashes red tape to unleash life-saving innovation. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/patients-to-receive-reminders-and-test-results-via-the-nhs-app 2025-06-07T00:00:00+01:00 Patients to receive reminders and test results via the NHS App Millions more patients will receive appointments, screening invitations and other important information via the NHS App, as part of £50 million upgrade. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-ambulances-and-faster-emergency-care-for-patients-next-winter 2025-06-06T00:00:00+01:00 New ambulances and faster emergency care for patients next winter Patients will receive better, faster and more appropriate emergency care as the government sets out reforms to shorten waiting times in A&E. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/nearly-1-billion-for-nhs-frontline-after-agency-spend-crackdown 2025-06-02T00:00:00+01:00 Nearly £1 billion for NHS frontline after agency spend crackdown Government crackdown on rip-off temporary staffing agencies delivers unprecedented savings, as NHS trusts are urged to eradicate agency spending altogether. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/patients-and-pupils-to-benefit-from-school-and-hospital-repairs 2025-05-30T00:00:00+01:00 Patients and pupils to benefit from school and hospital repairs Government investing £1.2 billion to fix crumbling hospitals and schools across England. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/faster-cancer-treatment-thanks-to-new-radiotherapy-machines 2025-05-26T00:00:00+01:00 Faster cancer treatment thanks to new radiotherapy machines Thousands of cancer patients will see faster treatment thanks to new radiotherapy machines. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/nhs-pay-awards-2025-to-2026-doctors-and-dentists 2025-05-22T18:09:03+01:00 NHS pay awards 2025 to 2026: doctors and dentists The Department of Health and Social Care confirms a 4% pay rise for consultants, speciality doctors, specialists, GPs and dentists, backdated to 1 April 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/nhs-pay-awards-2025-to-2026-agenda-for-change-staff 2025-05-22T18:08:47+01:00 NHS pay awards 2025 to 2026: Agenda for Change staff The Department of Health and Social Care confirms a 3.6% pay rise for NHS Agenda for Change (AfC) staff, backdated to 1 April 2025.