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
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