Government news, all in one place
Government news, all in one place
The Department of Health is responsible for government policy on health and adult social care matters in England. It oversees the National Health Service (NHS), public health, and social care services to improve health outcomes and ensure effective healthcare delivery.
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Wednesday, 18 March 2026
The government will better protect and strengthen the visiting rights for people in health and care settings, following a review of Regulation 9A....
Tuesday, 17 March 2026
Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients will receive better care closer to home under a landmark £10 million partnership. ...
Tuesday, 17 March 2026
Members confirmed for new Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce chaired by the Health and Social Care Secretary to deliver improvements on maternity....
Tuesday, 10 March 2026
Health Secretary Wes Streeting appoints Donna Ockenden to lead the independent review into Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust's maternity and neonatal...
Tuesday, 10 March 2026
Boost for patients as the government bolsters the dental workforce by thousands....
Monday, 09 March 2026
Around 80,000 people will be better supported in the community following a 5.4% increase in funding for nursing care....
Friday, 06 March 2026
The government plans to crack down on illegal underage sunbed use to cut cancer risks to teenagers....
Thursday, 05 March 2026
Liz Chinchen to work with ministers and senior officials on industrial relations in health and social care....
Sunday, 01 March 2026
Patients across England will benefit from new bone scanners to diagnose fragile bones earlier and prevent painful, life-changing fractures....
Wednesday, 25 February 2026
Patients will receive better support to help them stay in and get back to work in areas of high economic inactivity....
Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Patients to benefit from improved access to GP appointments under new contract backed by nearly £500 million....
Sunday, 22 February 2026
New changes to the GP contract will help protect thousands more children across the country from deadly and highly infectious diseases....
Saturday, 21 February 2026
Patients across the country will have better access to NHS dentistry, boosting earlier intervention, prevention and continuity of care....
Friday, 20 February 2026
MHRA has raised new concerns around the PATHWAYS trial looking into the prescription of puberty blockers among young people with gender incongruence....
Thursday, 19 February 2026
Innovators across the UK are being offered £20 million in grants for technology designed to reduce harm and death from drug and alcohol addiction....
Tuesday, 17 February 2026
150,000 disabled adults to keep £400 more cash each year to help with cost of living, and £700 million to support tens of thousands of home adaptation...
Monday, 16 February 2026
New vaccination campaign launched to boost uptake of childhood immunisations....
Friday, 13 February 2026
Early support hubs across England to receive a £7 million funding boost to bolster services for young people....
Friday, 13 February 2026
The government is launching a consultation on extending smoke-free places and introducing vape-free and heated tobacco-free spaces....
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Government and Royal College of Nursing agree comprehensive package to recognise value of profession. ...
Friday, 06 February 2026
Social work students to receive targeted financial support, under plans set out in a consultation launched by the government today (6 February 2026)....
Thursday, 05 February 2026
Patients will receive faster diagnosis, quicker treatment and the support to live well with cancer under the government’s landmark new National Cancer...
Wednesday, 04 February 2026
The Secretary of State launched the National Cancer Plan today at the Royal Free Hospital in North London....
Wednesday, 04 February 2026
Under the government's National Cancer Plan, every patient will be given a tailored plan covering treatment, mental health and employment support....
Tuesday, 03 February 2026
£10 million financial support package for families of children and young people with cancer to cover travel costs to and from appointments....
Monday, 02 February 2026
The government has accepted advice on eligibility from the JCVI for the RSV vaccination programme....
Saturday, 31 January 2026
Better chance of survival for people with rare cancers thanks to a new government approach to clinical trials and access to breakthrough treatments...
Thursday, 29 January 2026
£200 million for local cancer care to address gap in screening uptake and reduce screening inequalities in deprived areas....
Thursday, 22 January 2026
People living in rural and coastal areas will find it easier to see a cancer specialist as the government works to end the postcode lottery for care....
Saturday, 17 January 2026
Government rolling out Jess's Rule posters to all GP surgeries in England to act as reminder of a life-saving patient safety initiative....
Attorney General's Office Rapist who threatened woman has sentence increased
Home Office New UK–Nigeria partnership to speed up removals
Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street PM call with the Amir of Qatar: 19 March 2026
Department for Business and Trade Trade Minister Speech at Chatham House
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Combatting Anti Muslim Hatred: UK statement to the OSCE