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Further support confirmed for Oxford to slow COVID 19 infections

Further support confirmed for Oxford to slow COVID 19 infections

Friday, 09 July 2021

Support introduced following a significant rise locally in COVID-19 case numbers ...

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Amazon, Sky and Molson Coors back vaccine rollout campaign

Amazon, Sky and Molson Coors back vaccine rollout campaign

Friday, 09 July 2021

The businesses have joined a growing?list?of?leading employers?encouraging?their staff to get vaccinated....

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More than 80 million vaccines administered across the UK

More than 80 million vaccines administered across the UK

Friday, 09 July 2021

Over half of young people aged 18 to 24 in England have received a first dose following rapid uptake....

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Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid speaks to the Local Government Association

Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid speaks to the Local Government Association

Thursday, 08 July 2021

The remarks were delivered to the Local Government Association conference on the 8 July 2021....

DHSC recognises the importance of transparent face masks to make communication easier

DHSC recognises the importance of transparent face masks to make communication easier

Thursday, 08 July 2021

Since September 2020, DHSC has been working on a coordinated range of initiatives to enable the creation and availability of safe and effective transp...

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New cross government unit to tackle drug misuse following major independent review

New cross government unit to tackle drug misuse following major independent review

Thursday, 08 July 2021

The new unit aims to end illegal drug-related illness and deaths....

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Latest REACT 1 study findings show COVID 19 infection rates 3 times lower for double vaccinated people

Latest REACT 1 study findings show COVID 19 infection rates 3 times lower for double vaccinated people

Wednesday, 07 July 2021

Interim findings from one of the country’s largest studies into COVID-19 infections in England have been published....

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Asymptomatic testing backed by new research studies

Asymptomatic testing backed by new research studies

Wednesday, 07 July 2021

Research published today demonstrates how effective widespread testing has been against emerging variants of concern....

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Additional support in North Tyneside scaled back

Additional support in North Tyneside scaled back

Wednesday, 07 July 2021

Extra support deployed in North Tyneside on 20 May is being scaled back as latest data shows local enhanced support has helped to slow the initial spr...

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Additional support for Leicester scaled back as local spread of COVID 19 slows

Additional support for Leicester scaled back as local spread of COVID 19 slows

Wednesday, 07 July 2021

Extra support deployed in Leicester on 20 May is being scaled back as the latest data shows local enhanced support has helped slow the initial spread ...

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New pilot to help people exercise more and eat better

New pilot to help people exercise more and eat better

Wednesday, 07 July 2021

The pilot will explore the best ways to incentivise adults to make healthier choices...

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Self isolation to be eased for fully vaccinated adults in step 4

Self isolation to be eased for fully vaccinated adults in step 4

Tuesday, 06 July 2021

From 16 August, double jabbed individuals and under 18s will no longer need to self-isolate if they are identified as a close contact of someone with ...

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Health and Care Bill introduced to Parliament

Health and Care Bill introduced to Parliament

Tuesday, 06 July 2021

New proposals to build a modern health and care system that delivers better care for our communities are being introduced in Parliament today...

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Government pledges £2.45 million to improve childbirth care

Government pledges £2.45 million to improve childbirth care

Saturday, 03 July 2021

Brain injuries in babies to be reduced in new drive to avoid birthing complications, announces maternity safety minister Nadine Dorries....

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Celebrities get back to the ‘Rhythm of Life’ in new film supporting COVID 19 vaccination programme

Celebrities get back to the ‘Rhythm of Life’ in new film supporting COVID 19 vaccination programme

Friday, 02 July 2021

Celebrities, including David Walliams, Jim Broadbent, Russel Tovey, Nicola Roberts and Asa Butterfield, come together to encourage people to get COVID...

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UK exceeds 600,000 COVID 19 tests genomically sequenced

UK exceeds 600,000 COVID 19 tests genomically sequenced

Friday, 02 July 2021

Genomic sequencing has made a crucial contribution to the fight against the virus by rapidly identifying variants of concern, understanding transmissi...

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Consultation on aligning the upper age for NHS prescription exemptions with State Pension age

Consultation on aligning the upper age for NHS prescription exemptions with State Pension age

Thursday, 01 July 2021

The government has today published a consultation on aligning the upper age exemption for NHS prescription charges with the State Pension age (SPA)....

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New services launched to help people achieve a healthier weight and improve wellbeing

New services launched to help people achieve a healthier weight and improve wellbeing

Wednesday, 30 June 2021

Thousands of adults and children will benefit from new services launched across England to help them achieve a healthy weight and boost their wellbein...

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Most vulnerable could be offered booster COVID 19 vaccines from September

Most vulnerable could be offered booster COVID 19 vaccines from September

Wednesday, 30 June 2021

Boosters aim to ensure protection from COVID-19 is maintained ahead of winter and against new variants....

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Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Sajid Javid, prioritises ending pandemic

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Sajid Javid, prioritises ending pandemic

Sunday, 27 June 2021

Sajid Javid says he's honoured to take up new post, acknowledging 'huge responsibility'....

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Adult social care given over £250 million extra to continue coronavirus (COVID 19) protections

Adult social care given over £250 million extra to continue coronavirus (COVID 19) protections

Saturday, 26 June 2021

People in care homes or those being cared for at home will benefit from an extra £250 million to continue to protect them from COVID-19 transmission. ...

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UK surpasses 500,000 coronavirus (COVID 19) tests genomically sequenced

UK surpasses 500,000 coronavirus (COVID 19) tests genomically sequenced

Saturday, 26 June 2021

More than half a million positive COVID-19 samples have been genomically sequenced, cementing the UK’s status as a world leader in genomics....

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Additional support for Kirklees scaled back as spread of COVID 19 slows

Additional support for Kirklees scaled back as spread of COVID 19 slows

Friday, 25 June 2021

Extra support deployed in Kirklees on 20 May is being scaled back as latest data shows local enhanced support has helped to slow the initial spread of...

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New advertising rules to help tackle childhood obesity

New advertising rules to help tackle childhood obesity

Thursday, 24 June 2021

New rules on advertising unhealthy foods online and before 9pm on TV across the UK after public consultation....

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New research shows 2 million people may have had long COVID

New research shows 2 million people may have had long COVID

Thursday, 24 June 2021

Findings from the REACT-2 studies show over a third of people who had coronavirus (COVID-19) reported symptoms lasting at least 12 weeks....

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Minister for COVID Vaccine Deployment statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 23 June 2021

Minister for COVID Vaccine Deployment statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 23 June 2021

Wednesday, 23 June 2021

Speech by Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for COVID Vaccine Deployment) at the Downing Street coronavirus briefing....

3 in 5 UK adults receive both doses of COVID 19 vaccine

3 in 5 UK adults receive both doses of COVID 19 vaccine

Wednesday, 23 June 2021

Over 60% of UK adults have been vaccinated with a second dose of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine, giving them the fullest possible protection....

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Additional support for Hounslow scaled back as spread of COVID 19 slows

Additional support for Hounslow scaled back as spread of COVID 19 slows

Wednesday, 23 June 2021

Extra support deployed in Hounslow, London on 20 May is being scaled back as latest data shows local enhanced support has helped to slow the initial s...

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Surge testing to be deployed in Wakefield

Surge testing to be deployed in Wakefield

Wednesday, 23 June 2021

Following the identification of a small number of confirmed cases of the Delta variant additional testing is being deployed in Wakefield. ...

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£64 million funding to back UK wide plan to strengthen clinical research delivery

£64 million funding to back UK wide plan to strengthen clinical research delivery

Tuesday, 22 June 2021

The implementation plan published today (23 June 2021) sets out the first year of activities towards delivering the vision for The Future of UK Clinic...

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