tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications2025-08-13T00:00:00+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-theory-test-questions-aim-to-boost-cardiac-arrest-survival-rate2025-08-13T00:00:00+01:00New theory test questions aim to boost cardiac arrest survival rateFrom 2026, driving theory tests will include new CPR questions and, for the first time, questions about defibrillators to boost cardiac arrest survival.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/first-yellow-heat-health-alert-of-2025-issued-for-4-regions2025-08-11T11:30:16+01:00Heat-Health Alerts issued by UKHSA and the Met OfficeThe latest heat-health alert (HHA) issued by UKHSA and the Met Office for all regions of England.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ukhsa-issues-warning-over-botulism2025-08-07T11:21:28+01:00UKHSA issues warning over botulismUKHSA warns public to be alert to botulism following adverse reactions to cosmetic procedures involving botulinum toxin.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-chief-executive-appointed-at-ukhsa2025-08-07T00:00:00+01:00New chief executive appointed at UKHSAProfessor Susan Hopkins is appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/public-advised-to-stop-using-certain-non-sterile-alcohol-free-wipes2025-08-04T14:00:08+01:00Public advised to stop using certain non-sterile alcohol-free wipesDue to risk of infection, non-sterile alcohol-free wipes are not appropriate for the treatment of injuries, wounds or on broken skin, nor for cleaning of intravenous lines.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/nhs-begins-rollout-of-world-first-gonorrhoea-vaccine-programme2025-08-04T00:00:00+01:00NHS begins roll-out of world-first gonorrhoea vaccine programmeNHS and local authorities begin roll-out of world-first gonorrhoea vaccination programme across the country. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ukhsa-reminds-public-to-stay-tick-aware-this-summer2025-07-31T14:00:06+01:00UKHSA reminds public to stay tick aware this summerThe latest annual report on common animal-associated infections shows more than 1,500 cases of Lyme disease in 2024.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/rsv-vaccine-prevents-hospitalisation-in-older-people-and-newborns2025-07-31T10:12:24+01:00RSV vaccine highly effective in preventing hospitalisationRSV vaccines are 82% effective for older people and 72% for newborns when mothers are vaccinated at least 14 days before birth.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/latest-data-shows-measles-cases-remain-high2025-07-31T00:00:00+01:00Latest data shows measles cases remain highMeasles activity has increased since April 2025 and the UKHSA is continuing to oversee the public health risk assessment.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/shiga-toxin-producing-ecoli-stec-cases-rise-in-england2025-07-30T10:34:30+01:00Shiga Toxin producing E.coli (STEC) cases rise in EnglandChildren aged 1 to 4 years were most affected, as UKHSA reminds the public of simple steps to reduce infection.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/mhra-announces-proposals-to-improve-access-to-worlds-best-medical-devices-for-patients-and-to-boost-economic-growth-in-britains-med-tech-sector2025-07-22T17:18:01+01:00MHRA announces proposals to improve access to world’s best medical devices for patients and to boost economic growth in Britain’s med tech sectorThe MHRA has now published the government’s response to its public consultation on future routes to market for medical devices - designed to modernise regulation tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/expansion-of-shingrix-vaccine-eligibility-to-all-those-who-are-severely-immunosuppressed-and-aged-18-years-and-over-letter2025-07-22T09:30:02+01:00Expansion of Shingrix® vaccine eligibility to all those who are severely immunosuppressed and aged 18 years and over letterInformation relating to the expansion of Shingrix® vaccine eligibility to all those who are severely immunosuppressed and aged 18 years and over. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/professor-robin-may-to-join-ukhsa-as-chief-scientific-officer2025-07-21T11:00:06+01:00Professor Robin May to join UKHSA as Chief Scientific OfficerUKHSA has appointed Professor Robin May as Interim Chief Scientific Officer.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/huge-biosecurity-centre-investment-to-boost-pandemic-protection2025-07-17T00:00:00+01:00Huge biosecurity centre investment to boost pandemic protectionA 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/utis-cost-nhs-hospitals-over-600m-last-year2025-07-15T00:00:00+01:00UTIs cost NHS hospitals over £600m last yearNew data from UKHSA reveals that treating urinary tract infections (UTIs) cost NHS hospitals in England an estimated £604 million in 2023 to 2024. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/survey-reveals-high-parental-confidence-in-childrens-vaccines2025-07-10T10:11:55+01:00Survey reveals high parental confidence in children's vaccinesUKHSA data shows 85% of parents are confident childhood vaccines are safe, effective and trustworthy.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cases-of-salmonella-and-campylobacter-highest-in-a-decade2025-06-26T11:39:39+01:00Cases of Salmonella and Campylobacter highest in a decadeBoth Campylobacter and Salmonella cases show a 17.1% increase from 2023 to 2024.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/if-you-take-a-glp-1-medicine-and-have-been-hospitalised-by-acute-pancreatitis-the-yellow-card-biobank-wants-to-hear-from-you2025-06-26T09:56:22+01:00If you take a GLP-1 medicine and have been hospitalised by acute pancreatitis, the Yellow Card Biobank wants to hear from you GLP-1 medicines are licensed for Type 2 diabetes and weight management, and include the branded products Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/whooping-cough-vaccination-rates-recover-among-pregnant-women2025-06-26T08:00:05+01:00Whooping cough vaccination rates recover among pregnant womenAs uptake rates improve for the seventh month, more newborns are protected from whooping cough.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uneven-hpv-uptake-in-some-areas-increases-cervical-cancer-risk2025-06-20T10:48:54+01:00Uneven HPV uptake in some areas increases cervical cancer riskUKHSA data shows inequalities in HPV vaccination uptake in different areas and regions across the country