*Updated 29 March* This fact sheet sets out the Department of Health and Social Care’s position on industrial action by NHS staff. Statement issued on 28 March: Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay said: “This week, nurses, ambulance crews, …
This fact sheet sets out information regarding the 2019 voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing and access (VPAS) and how it achieves faster patient access to innovative medicines, maintains the affordability of branded medicines for the NHS, and supports a …
This fact sheet sets out the Department of Health and Social Care’s response to claims that the NHS has lost £7.5bn to fraud in the last six years. Statement from 17 February 2023 A government spokesperson said: “These claims are …
Cancer impacts on the lives of everyone, either directly or through a family member or friend. The government is fully focused on fighting cancer on all fronts – prevention, diagnosis, treatment, research and funding – to deliver the best possible …
On 10 November 2022, DHSC posted a tweet about nurses’ pay, after the Royal College of Nursing announced the result of its ballot on strike action. The tweet included a graphical representation of increases in nurses’ pay over the past …
This fact sheet sets out the actions the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England are taking to bring down waiting lists for non-urgent care including planned operations. Q: What is being done to tackle the Covid …
* Updated 29 March 2023* This fact sheet sets out action the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England are taking to improve urgent and emergency care performance including ambulance handover times, A&E waiting times and hospital discharge. …
Earlier this year, on World Cancer Day, the Health and Social Care Secretary made clear that tackling cancer is a priority. We committed to making this country’s cancer outcomes the best in Europe over the next 10 years. In …
The Foundation Programme is a two-year programme which doctors undertake after graduating to enable them to practise as a doctor in the UK. It precedes specialist or general practice training. A Foundation Programme (FP) post is a job – and …
Information on DHSC's announcement that all NHS staff within scope of the pay review will receive a 3% pay uplift. Independent pay review process The NHS Pay Review Body (NHSPRB) and Review Body on Doctors' and Dentists' Remuneration (DDRB) are composed …
Covid-19 vaccines - Frequently asked questions - Updated Frequently asked questions answered by Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Jonathan Van-Tam Professor Jonathan Van-Tam (‘JVT’) was appointed Deputy Chief Medical Officer in October 2017. He leads on health protection. What …
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