What does the Health and Care Bill mean for NHS staff?
Health Secretary Sajid Javid reflects on how the proposals set out in the Health and Care Bill will make it easier for NHS staff to do their day-to-day jobs.
Updated: Fri Oct 29 2021
2.9m hours saved by NHS colleagues using Teams
Thousands of work hours are being put to better use thanks to NHS staff using Microsoft Teams to communicate with colleagues, rather than picking up the phone or holding in-person meetings, a study has shown.
Updated: Wed Oct 27 2021
Around half of people in England now have access to digital healthcare
Almost 28 million people in England have registered with NHS login, and more than 16 million have signed up for the NHS App, with the demand for digital healthcare services greater than ever during the coronavirus pandemic.
Updated: Tue Oct 26 2021
Average of 896 new malignant cancers diagnosed a day
Diagnoses of new malignant cancers in England increased from 323,450 in 2018 to 327,174 in 2019, new figures from NHS Digital show.
Updated: Mon Oct 25 2021
Latest key statistics on adult social care include council spending in 2020-21
Local authorities spent 21.2 billion on adult social care in 2020-21, statistics published yesterday by NHS Digital show.
Updated: Fri Oct 22 2021
Key questions on the children and young people's COVID-19 vaccination programme
The COVID-19 vaccination programme for children aged 12-15 years has now started. Thousands of young people across the country have already taken the opportunity to receive their vaccine. This blog answers key questions on the programme.
Updated: Mon Oct 11 2021
National Disease Registration Service transfers to NHS Digital
Responsibility for the National Disease Registration Service (NDRS) has transferred to NHS Digital from Public Health England (PHE). The transfer is part of the government's reforms to the public health system announced in March 2021.
Updated: Mon Oct 04 2021
New figures released for AE attendances in 2020-21
Attendances at accident and emergency departments in England fell from 25.0m in 2019-20 to 17.4m in 2020-21, a drop of 30.3%, new NHS Digital figures show.
Updated: Fri Oct 01 2021
Prevalence data for 20 common conditions published
Figures showing the recorded prevalence of 20 conditions including asthma, hypertension, dementia, diabetes, and depression were yesterday published by NHS Digital.
Updated: Fri Oct 01 2021
WHO vaccination target for five childhood diseases met for tenth year but MMR remains below target
Over 95% of children have received the combined vaccine for diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, polio and Hib by the age of five.
Updated: Fri Oct 01 2021
How can public health nurses help deliver the Healthy Child Programme this winter?
This blog considers the challenges to children's health this winter, and the ways in which health visitors and school nurses as clinicians and leaders of local services can advise and support families and young people to protect their health as part of the Healthy Child Programme.
Updated: Tue Sep 28 2021
Five reasons to get the COVID-19 vaccine if you're pregnant
The COVID-19 vaccine is available to pregnant women at any point during their pregnancy. To date at least 62,000 women in the UK have received at least one dose. If you're expecting, here are five key reasons why you should ...
Updated: Thu Aug 26 2021
NHS pay review announcement - key questions and guidance
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 ...
Updated: Fri Jul 23 2021
Celebrating Eid with the NHS Muslim community
As Muslims across the world celebrate Eid, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care offers his gratitude to all Muslim colleagues working in the NHS.
Updated: Fri Jul 02 2021
Message from Sajid Javid, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, to NHS staff
Sajid Javid, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, offers his thanks and support to all those working in the NHS.
Updated: Fri Jul 02 2021
Mental Health Awareness Week: supporting wellbeing during the pandemic
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care in conversation with Gary O'Hare, Executive Director of Nursing and Chief Operating Officer at one of the largest mental health trusts in England.
Updated: Fri May 07 2021
Modernising professional regulation in healthcare
Matt Hancock MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, explains how you can have your say on proposals to reform the regulation of healthcare professionals.
Updated: Wed Apr 21 2021
What does the Health and Care Bill mean for general practice?
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care expresses his enormous thanks to all GPs and reflects on what the Health and Social Care Bill will mean for those working in general practice.
Updated: Mon Apr 19 2021
Covid-19 vaccines - Frequently asked questions
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 vaccines are available? Effective vaccines are the best way ...
Updated: Fri Mar 12 2021
How NHS Test and Trace is working to stop the spread of Covid-19
NHS Test and Trace is designed to stop the spread of coronavirus and it's working. Everyone with symptoms can be tested quickly and for free to find out if they have the virus. Our contact tracers then get in touch ...
Updated: Thu Aug 13 2020
DHSC response to misleading Guardian coverage on contact tracers
The Guardian has today published claims about the recruitment process and training of contact tracers. Contact tracers are crucial to the government's response to the worst pandemic in a hundred years. The test and trace team will work to reduce ...
Updated: Wed May 20 2020
DHSC response to misleading Guardian and ITV News coverage on pandemic stockpile
The Guardian and ITV News have reported false, inaccurate and misleading claims about the management of the pandemic influenza stockpile and its subsequent deployment. We have been clear that the pandemic influenza stockpile has always been readily deployable. It has ...
Updated: Fri May 15 2020
Response to Channel 4 News report on the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Plan (PIPP)
A report broadcast on the 7th May by Channel 4 News about the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Plan (PIPP) contained several misleading claims. Please find our response below. A Government spokesperson said: "The UK is one of the most prepared countries ...
Updated: Fri May 08 2020