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Broken promises

09 December 2024

In addressing the challenges posed by National Insurance changes, the Government and care sector stakeholders must work collaboratively

NHS REFORM

Beyond the border skirmishes

09 December 2024

Local government and health colleagues must look beyond inter-service squabbles to the bigger picture, writes Matthew Taylor

UK GOVERNMENT

Government to introduce Men's Health Strategy

By Liz Wells 29 November 2024

Health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has unveiled plans for a Men’s Health Strategy.

VAPING

Tobacco and Vapes Bill backed by MPs

By Liz Wells 27 November 2024

MPs have voted in favour of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, bringing a UK smoking ban and stricter vape regulations one step closer.

SUPPLY CHAIN

Government acts to eradicate modern slavery from NHS

By Liz Wells 21 November 2024

The government is proposing new measures that would find public bodies who buy goods and equipment for the NHS in breach of the law if they fail to mitigate the risk of modern slavery in supply cha...

UK GOVERNMENT

Government launches review of physician and anaesthesia associates

By Liz Wells 20 November 2024

The Government has launched an independent review of physician and anaesthesia associate professions to consider how these roles are deployed across the health system, in order to ensure that patie...

PREVENTION

Birth defects to be prevented by fortifying flour with folic acid

By Liz Wells 14 November 2024

Legislation is being introduced that will require millers and flour producers to fortify non-wholemeal wheat flour with folic acid from the end of 2026.

UK GOVERNMENT

UK to create world-first 'early warning system' for pandemics

By Liz Wells 05 November 2024

The UK will create the world’s first real-time surveillance system to monitor the threat of future pandemics.

FUNDING

Chancellor unveils funding to deliver two million extra NHS appointments

By Liz Wells 29 October 2024

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed, ahead of her Budget on Wednesday (30 October), that the NHS will receive the funding needed to deliver an extra 40,000 elective appointments per week.

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