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Barcode technology introduced as part of NHS safety initiative

WEBBarcode technology used in major industries such as aerospace and retail is introduced to the NHS in England in a bid to revolutionise patient safety. In a pioneering …

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Family Hubs and Start for Life

WEBWe are committed to giving every baby the best start in life. Here’s what you need to know about the government’s Family Hubs and Start for Life programme. What …

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Department of Health and Social Care Media Centre

WEB*Updated 23 April 2024* Health and Social Care Secretary Victoria Atkins said: “We’re working tirelessly to reduce the overall NHS waiting list, which has fallen by …

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Covid-19 vaccines

WEBfrontline health and social care workers. people aged 16-64 who are clinically extremely vulnerable or at high-risk of COVID-19 due to underlying health …

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Pharmacy First: what you need to know – Department of Health …

WEBPatients can now get treatment for seven common conditions directly from their local pharmacy, without the need for a GP appointment or prescription. The Pharmacy First scheme was launched by the government and NHS England on 31 January 2024 to give patients quick and accessible care and ease pressure on GP services.

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Major Conditions Strategy: What you need to know

WEBThe government has launched a call for evidence to inform its landmark Major Conditions Strategy to tackle the main causes of ill-health, ensure care is patient …

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Creating a smokefree generation and tackling youth vaping: what …

WEBThe Prime Minister has set out plans to build a better and brighter future for our children. This includes the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which was announced in the …

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New Hospital Programme – media fact sheet – Department of …

WEBDHSC Media Team, 25 May 2023 - New Hospital Programme, NHS. *Updated 8 November*. This fact sheet sets out the latest on the government’s New Hospital …

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Government plans to tackle obesity in England

WEBGovernment plans to tackle obesity in England. DHSC Media Team, 7 June 2023 - Obesity, Public Health. *Updated 2 February 2024*. Obesity costs the NHS …

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How we are supporting mental health services in England

WEBThe government is dedicated to improving the nation’s mental health and wellbeing, particularly for people who experience worse outcomes than the general …

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What we’re doing to speed up clinical trials in the UK

WEBThe government has published its full response to Lord O’Shaughnessy’s independent review into commercial clinical trials in the UK. The response outlines plans …

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Physician and Anaesthesia Associate roles in the NHS

WEB*Updated 21 December* This fact sheet sets out our position on the Physician and Anaesthesia Associate roles in the NHS. What are physician associates and …

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Government action on cancer – Department of Health and Social …

WEBGovernment action on cancer. DHSC Media Team, 22 March 2022 - Uncategorized. Earlier this year, on World Cancer Day, the Health and Social Care …

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Covid autumn booster vaccine 2023: Everything you need to know

WEBPeople at greatest risk of serious illness from Covid, including care home residents, over 65s and frontline health and social care workers, are eligible for an …

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Dental recovery plan: everything you need to know.

WEB**Updated Thursday 25 April** Dentists are going to be supported to take on new NHS patients in the new dental recovery plan. The plan aims to make sure …

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NHS workforce stats for May 2023: Record numbers of doctors …

WEBFor the second consecutive month, there are record numbers of doctors and nurses working in the NHS helping to deliver extra appointments, speed up diagnoses …

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NHS dentists: How we're helping more patients to get appointments

WEB**Updated 29 September 2023** This government is committed to improving access to dentistry. We have already introduced a range of measures to improve access …

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