Minister McGovern's social care speech at the NCASC conference
Minister McGovern delivered the keynote speech at the National Children's and Adult's Social Services conference in Liverpool
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UK government announcements on health and social care.
£33.2 million to protect public from future epidemics and pandemics
£33.2 million will fund 8 vaccine projects targeting deadly diseases, strengthening UK pandemic preparedness and helping protect people worldwide.
Government pledges earlier support to tackle mental health crises
Independent review into prevalence and support for mental health conditions, ADHD and autism published.
Keep Britain Working review update: a national growth opportunity, September 2026
September 2026 update on implementing the independent review of employers' role in tackling health based economic inactivity and promoting healthy and inclusive workplaces to change...
Minister McGovern speech on mental health, ADHD and autism
Minister for Social Care and Mental Health, Alison McGovern, delivered a speech at the Fonagy review launch event hosted by Rethink Mental Illness.
£140 million boost to urgent care to ease winter pressures on NHS
£140 million will fund 14 urgent care schemes, with 25 more sites opening for winter, to boost NHS capacity and ease pressure on A&E.
Cosmetic cowboys crackdown continues with new restrictions
The government's crackdown on cosmetic cowboys intensifies with restrictions on high-risk procedures.
Faster clinical trials bring cutting-edge treatments to patients
Patients are set to receive cutting-edge treatments as the government hits its ambitious target to speed up clinical trials.
Social media campaign urges Brits to get vaccinated for winter
Government launches a social media campaign to promote a new NHS App feature which helps people check their eligibility and book their flu vaccination.
New mental health pilot for young people supported by social care
Young people supported by social care in Greater Manchester are set to benefit from a new mental health pilot.
Steps to Safety initiative introduced in 12 areas across England
Phase 1 of Steps to Safety will enable GP practices across 12 areas in England to connect people experiencing domestic abuse with specialist support.
Under-18 sales ban extended to nicotine products and all vapes
Government implements new restrictions on the sale and promotion of vapes and nicotine products across the UK.
Under-18 sales ban on nicotine products and all vapes
Chief Medical Officer responds to restrictions on the sale and promotion of vapes and nicotine products.
Government steps up action on breast cancer
More than 1,000 people join trial testing shorter radiotherapy treatment, potentially saving patients 10 hospital trips.
Government accepts advice on spring 2027 COVID-19 vaccinations
The government has confirmed eligibility for the spring 2027 COVID-19 vaccination programme in line with JCVI advice.
One million more scans to help catch cancer sooner
125 more NHS scanners and AI technology are helping deliver a million extra scans each year, supporting earlier cancer diagnosis and faster treatment.
New NHS blood test trial to help spot cancers earlier
Tens of thousands of patients to take part in landmark trial to see if blood tests can spot cancers.
UK citizen returned from DRC for specialist Ebola care
UK government worked with the Democratic Republic of the Congo government and international health partners to bring the patient home on a medical evacuation flight.
£40 million for GPs to keep vulnerable patients out of hospital this winter
Hundreds of thousands of vulnerable patients will receive support from their GP this winter under £40 million programme.
Minister McGovern speech at the Youth Access conference
Minister for Social Care and Mental Health, Alison McGovern, delivered the keynote speech at the Youth Access conference in Camden.