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The Tobacco and Vapes Bill: What you need to know  

Posted by: eschwarer, Posted on: 5 November 2024 - Categories: Cancer, Smoking, Vaping

The government has introduced the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, as set out in the King’s Speech.  This will be the biggest public health intervention in a generation – breaking the cycle of addiction and disadvantage and putting us on track …

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Update to the RAAC list

Posted by: DHSC Media Team, Posted on: 3 October 2024 - Categories: New Hospital Programme, Uncategorized

*Updated on 3 October 2024* This fact sheet sets out our position on the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in the NHS. RAAC is a lightweight form of precast concrete, frequently used in public sector buildings in the …

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GP Pay Award

Posted by: DHSC Media Team, Posted on: 3 August 2024 - Categories: GPs, Junior doctors' contract, Uncategorized

On Monday 29th July, the Department of Health and Social Care accepted the recommendation of the independent pay review body for doctors and dentists to uplift GP pay by 6%. Here is what it will mean for GP’s pay: What …

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Enhertu: Everything you need to know

Posted by: DHSC Media Team, Posted on: 30 July 2024 - Categories: Cancer, Life Sciences, Medicines

You may have seen recent reports about the decision to not recommend a life-extending drug called Enhertu (Trastuzumab Deruxtecan) for the treatment of breast cancer on the NHS. Following ongoing commercial discussions between NICE, the NHS and the drug manufacturer, …

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DHSC's position on puberty blockers

Posted by: DHSC Media Team, Posted on: 19 July 2024 - Categories: Children's health, Public Health
Government position on puberty blockers

Response to High Court ruling on puberty blockers On 29 July 2024, the High Court ruled a ban on puberty blockers introduced by the government was lawful. DHSC's response is below: Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting said: “I …

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Family Hubs and Start for Life - everything you need to know

Posted by: DHSC Media Team, Posted on: 2 May 2024 - Categories: Uncategorized
Start for Life and Family Hubs

We 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 is Start for Life?  There is strong evidence that the 1,001 …

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Creating a smokefree generation and tackling youth vaping: what you need to know

Posted by: DHSC Media Team, Posted on: 15 April 2024 - Categories: Smoking

The 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 King’s speech on 7 November 2023 and introduced to Parliament on …

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DHSC response to reporting on medical school places

Posted by: DHSC Media Team, Posted on: 27 February 2024 - Categories: Uncategorized

In response to recent misleading reporting on the subject of the government’s drive to increase the number of medical school places, here’s how we are meeting our pledge to double the number of medical school places in England to 15,000 …

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Dental recovery plan: everything you need to know.

Posted by: DHSC Media Team, Posted on: 7 February 2024 - Categories: Uncategorized

**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 everyone who needs to see a dentist, particularly those who have been …

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Pharmacy First: what you need to know

Posted by: DHSC Media Team, Posted on: 1 February 2024 - Categories: Pharmacy

  Patients 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 …

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