Northern Powerhouse leading the way in life sciences
George Freeman has been championing the North East as part of the Northern Powerhouse and leading the way in developing new life science innovations.
New immunotherapy trial launched to test cancer vaccine
A new and potentially ground-breaking vaccine aimed at enabling the immune system to fight against advanced cancer is being trialled by scientists in London and Guildford, thanks to Government investment in the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).
Response to BMA's strike announcement
The British Medical Association has today announced new dates for strike action by junior doctors.
Innovative trial to tackle unnecessary antibiotic prescribing
A trial involving over 1,500 GP practices in England has found that writing to GPs about their antibiotic prescribing habits has resulted in 73,000 fewer prescriptions (a 3.3% reduction) over 6 months. This has saved over £92,000 in prescription costs …
NHS England, Government and BMA agree new GP contract for 2016/17
NHS England, the Government, and the British Medical Association’s General Practitioners Committee have reached agreement on changes to the GP contract in England for 2016/17, to take effect from 1 April 2016.
DH statement on MenB vaccine
A Department of Health spokesperson said: “Our thoughts are with Faye's family at this difficult time. “New immunisation programmes are always introduced based on the best independent clinical recommendations to ensure we can protect those children most at risk. “When …
Health Minister Ben Gummer visits services in South West and South of England
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Ben Gummer, Minister for Care Quality, embarked on a tour of the South West and South of England this week, to look at local end of life care, community hospitals, and pioneering seven day services in NHS hospitals.
Major vision for mental health care announced
A million more people will get mental health support and £1 billion more will be invested in mental health care by 2021, following the publication of a landmark report published today.
Latest on Junior Doctor's Contract
Jeremy Hunt has today given a statement to Parliament on the introduction of the new junior doctors' contract.
Out on strike day: an interview with the Secretary of State, Jeremy Hunt
Today in an interview with the media, the Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt responded to the junior doctors’ strike by reiterating that his priority is “to do the right thing for patients”.
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