tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2025-07-17T15:32:35+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-nsc-consultations 2025-07-17T15:32:35+01:00 UK NSC consultations The 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-more 2025-07-17T00:00:00+01:00 Pharmacist time freed up to treat patients more Pharmacists 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-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/utis-cost-nhs-hospitals-over-600m-last-year 2025-07-15T09:45:07+01:00 UTIs cost NHS hospitals over £600m last year New 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-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/first-yellow-heat-health-alert-of-2025-issued-for-4-regions 2025-07-11T12:10:49+01:00 Heat-Health Alerts issued by UKHSA and the Met Office The 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-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/news/survey-reveals-high-parental-confidence-in-childrens-vaccines 2025-07-10T10:11:55+01:00 Survey reveals high parental confidence in children's vaccines UKHSA 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-most 2025-07-08T00:00:00+01:00 More NHS dentistry for those who need it most New 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-most 2025-07-08T00:00:00+01:00 New mapping tool launched to help bring healthy food to those who need it most New 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-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/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/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/news/cases-of-salmonella-and-campylobacter-highest-in-a-decade 2025-06-26T11:39:39+01:00 Cases of Salmonella and Campylobacter highest in a decade Both 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-you 2025-06-26T09:56:22+01:00 If 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-women 2025-06-26T08:00:05+01:00 Whooping cough vaccination rates recover among pregnant women As 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-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/uneven-hpv-uptake-in-some-areas-increases-cervical-cancer-risk 2025-06-20T10:48:54+01:00 Uneven HPV uptake in some areas increases cervical cancer risk UKHSA data shows inequalities in HPV vaccination uptake in different areas and regions across the country