Medicines and Medical Devices Bill 2020 documents published
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has published documents relating to the Medicines and Medical Devices Bill 2020. … read more »
NHS trusts to receive share of £600m to upgrade and refurbish NHS hospitals
NHS hospital staff, patients and visitors across all regions in England will benefit from refurbished wards, brand-new electrics and upgraded … read more »
Vulnerable groups to receive free supply of vitamin D this winter
The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced more than 2.5 million at-risk individuals will be offered free … read more »
Health and Social Care Secretary announces bureaucracy-busting drive
The Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock has announced a new bureaucracy-busting drive to empower frontline staff and build … read more »
New measures agreed with social media platforms to prevent spread of vaccine misinformation
The Health Secretary Matt Hancock and Digital Secretary Oliver Dowden have agreed with social media platforms new measures to limit … read more »
PM commits £3.7 billion for 40 new hospitals by 2030
As part of the Government’s health infrastructure plan, Boris Johnson has confirmed £3.7 billion to build 40 new hospitals by … read more »
AI diagnostics receive funding boost
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced a £50 million investment to improve the use of artificial … read more »
Consultation: Distributing vaccines and treatments for COVID-19 and flu
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced a consultation on changes to the Human Medicine Regulations designed … read more »
UK National Institute for Health Protection created
The Government has launched the National Institute for Health Protection (NIHP) to take over Public Health England (PHE) and other … read more »
DHSC reports coronavirus test and trace system success
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has said its test and trace system against COVID-19 has now reached … read more »