Face-to-face assessments to resume for health and disability benefits
In line with the latest public health guidance and adhering to strict safety protocols, the department plans to begin reintroducing…
New Office for Health Promotion to drive improvement of nation’s health
The new Office for Health Promotion will lead national efforts to improve and level up the health of the nation…
Mental health recovery plan backed by £500 million
The government's mental health recovery action plan will support hundreds of thousands of people with mental health issues. ...
Commercial cannabidiol (CBD) products: call for evidence
Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) call for evidence on cannabinoids in CBD products. ...
Consumer cannabidiol (CBD) products: call for evidence
Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) call for evidence on cannabinoids in CBD products. ...
Record number of NHS doctors and nurses in England
Provisional figures show that as of January 2021, there are a total of 123,813 doctors and 301,491 nurses working in…
Government publishes review to improve babies’ and children’s healthy development
Babies and children in England will get a better start in life following the publication of a review into reducing…
New UK Health Security Agency to lead response to future health threats
New agency will plan for, prevent and respond to external health threats such as infectious diseases, and will be led…
Plan, prevent and respond: reforming health security
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock spoke at the Local Government Association Annual Public Health Conference…
£660 million UK Government funding for Scotland
Scotland will benefit from £660 million of additional UK Government funding for the NHS and social care services. ...