UPDATED: Latest position on resuming talks on the junior doctor contract
Read the latest statement from the Department of Health about the junior doctor contract.
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New co-chairs announced for expert working group on the mental health of looked-after children
Alison O’Sullivan and Professor Peter Fonagy have been appointed as the new co-chairs of the Expert Working Group for Looked-After Children. Alison O’Sullivan is the former president of the Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) and Professor Peter Fonagy …
Jane Ellison, Public Health Minister, announces new public awareness campaign for meningitis, sepsis and septicaemia
On Monday 25th April 2016, Public Health Minister Jane Ellison gave a speech to Parliament announcing a new public awareness campaign for meningitis, sepsis and septicaemia in response to a public e-Petition.
GPs given new weapon in battle against drug resistant bugs - "the biggest threat to our health today"
GPs will be able to compare their antibiotic prescribing with their colleagues throughout the country using a brand new tool, in a new bid to cut the numbers of antibiotics that are given out needlessly, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt announced …
Minister for Mental Health, Alistair Burt - 'Liverpool’s bid to become UK’s first autism friendly city benefits us all'
Alistair Burt writes ahead of World Autism Awareness Day about Liverpool's great initiative and the the government's commitment to those living with autism. Plus: Read the Liverpool Echo piece about this - Five reasons why Liverpool deserves to be named UK’s …
Secretary of State Jeremy Hunt: A strong NHS needs a strong economy - we should not put that at risk by leaving the EU
A vote to leave Europe will create economic uncertainty and that will mean less money for the health service.
Department of Health statement on NHS Reinstatement Bill
The Department has responded to the NHS Reinstatement Bill which has been debated in the House of Commons today.
Safer seven day dementia service
A seven day NHS, and helping people live well with the dementia, will help make UK the most dementia friendly society in the world by 2020. Health Secretary unveils plans to make the UK the most dementia friendly society in …
Minister champions Manchester's digital health revolution
Life Sciences Minister George Freeman has opened the new home to the Health eResearch Centre of the Farr Institute at the University of Manchester, creating a North of England hub for some of the world’s best digital and health research.
Focus on maternity services drives safer care
Hospitals in England have been asked to make a public commitment to improve maternity care today.
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