tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications2025-07-17T15:32:35+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-nsc-consultations2025-07-17T15:32:35+01:00UK NSC consultationsThe UK NSC is currently consulting on newborn screening for metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) and adult screening for dementia.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pharmacist-time-freed-up-to-treat-patients-more2025-07-17T00:00:00+01:00Pharmacist time freed up to treat patients morePharmacists will benefit from better access to pharmacy services as part of 10 Year Health Plan, under new proposals set out by the government today.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/patients-with-long-term-conditions-to-receive-help-from-charities2025-07-17T00:00:00+01:00Patients with long-term conditions to receive help from charitiesHundreds 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-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-year2025-07-15T09:45:07+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/joe-wicks-and-government-join-forces-to-get-children-moving2025-07-15T00:00:00+01:00Joe Wicks and government join forces to get children movingNew 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/first-yellow-heat-health-alert-of-2025-issued-for-4-regions2025-07-11T12:10:49+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/boost-for-gp-practices-to-help-people-back-to-work2025-07-11T00:00:00+01:00Boost for GP practices to help people back to workA new pilot programme will support people with health conditions back into employment and ease pressure on doctors.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/more-nhs-dentistry-for-those-who-need-it-most2025-07-08T00:00:00+01:00More NHS dentistry for those who need it mostNew reforms to the dental contract will prioritise those with urgent and complex needs, with new measures for those with extreme tooth decay and gum disease. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-mapping-tool-launched-to-help-bring-healthy-food-to-those-who-need-it-most2025-07-08T00:00:00+01:00New mapping tool launched to help bring healthy food to those who need it mostNew project, backed by government, will develop mapping tool to tackle food inequality.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/fit-for-the-future-health-and-social-care-secretarys-statement2025-07-03T14:03:36+01:00Fit for the Future: Health and Social Care Secretary's statementWes 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/pm-launches-new-era-for-nhs-with-easier-care-in-neighbourhoods2025-07-02T00:00:00+01:00PM launches new era for NHS with easier care in neighbourhoodsThe Prime Minister launches a new era for the NHS, bringing more easily accessible care closer to home. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/healthy-food-revolution-to-tackle-obesity-epidemic2025-06-29T00:00:00+01:00Healthy food revolution to tackle obesity epidemicNew 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-staff2025-06-27T00:00:00+01:00Boost to mental health services from thousands of extra staffLatest 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/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/home-testing-kits-for-lifesaving-checks-against-cervical-cancer2025-06-24T00:00:00+01:00Home testing kits for lifesaving checks against cervical cancerGovernment 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/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