tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications from The Rt Hon Andrea Leadsom2024-05-23T00:00:00+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-dentists-required-to-deliver-nhs-care-under-government-plans2024-05-23T00:00:00+01:00New dentists required to deliver NHS care under government plansConsultation asks whether newly qualified dentists should commit to delivering a minimum amount of NHS work after graduating or repay some training fees.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/expansion-of-life-saving-opioid-overdose-treatment2024-05-14T07:03:11+01:00Expansion of life-saving opioid overdose treatmentNew 10-year plan to expand and improve the drug and alcohol workforce published.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-to-make-medicines-dispensing-more-efficient2024-05-13T00:00:00+01:00Government to make medicines dispensing more efficientThe changes will allow pharmacists to spend more time with patients, levelling the playing field between smaller pharmacies and larger chains.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/tobacco-vapes-bill-second-reading2024-04-17T00:00:00+01:00Tobacco and Vapes Bill: second readingStatement to Parliament from Health Minister, Andrea Leadsom, at the second reading of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/mps-to-vote-on-landmark-bill-to-create-smokefree-generation2024-04-16T00:00:00+01:00MPs to vote on landmark bill to create smokefree generationMPs to vote on legislation to create first smokefree generation, protecting young people turning 15 this year or younger from harms of smoking. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-powers-for-dental-and-pharmacy-staff-to-free-up-appointments2024-03-28T00:00:00+00:00New powers for dental and pharmacy staff to free up appointmentsThe move will streamline processes within dental and pharmacy settings and improve patient experiences.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/plans-to-expand-water-fluoridation-in-north-east2024-03-25T00:00:00+00:00Plans to expand water fluoridation in north eastConsultation launched on proposals to expand scheme to 1.6 million more people to help tackle tooth decay.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/start-for-life-campaign-if-they-could-tell-you2024-03-22T15:51:31+00:00Start for Life campaign: if they could tell youA new government campaign will be launched to support parents as research highlights some are unaware their baby's mental health impacts their early development.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/urgent-call-to-smokes-to-make-a-quit-attempt-for-no-smoking-day2024-03-13T00:00:00+00:00Urgent call to smokers to make a quit attempt for No Smoking DaySmokers in England are being urged to make a quit attempt this No Smoking Day to improve their health and wealth.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/get-your-blood-pressure-checked2024-03-11T00:00:00+00:00Get your blood pressure checkedMillions at risk from 'silent killer' as NHS campaign warns there are often 'no clues' when it comes to high blood pressure. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-payments-for-dentists-to-make-more-appointments-available2024-03-01T00:00:00+00:00New payments for dentists to make more appointments availableNew patient premium starts to offer dentists cash incentives to take on new NHS patients.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-plans-to-boost-dental-workforce-by-cutting-red-tape2024-02-16T00:00:00+00:00Government plans to boost dental workforce by cutting red tapeNew proposals would give the General Dental Council powers to provisionally register dentists trained overseas to start delivering care as quickly as possible.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/disposable-vapes-banned-to-protect-childrens-health2024-01-28T00:00:00+00:00Disposable vapes banned to protect children's healthDisposable vapes will be banned in the UK as part of ambitious government plans to tackle the rise in youth vaping and protect children’s health.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/smokers-encouraged-to-quit-this-new-year-for-their-health2023-12-28T00:00:00+00:00Smokers encouraged to quit this new year for their healthThe NHS is launching a brand new smokefree campaign to encourage all 5.3 million smokers in England to make a quit attempt this January. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/give-the-greatest-gift-and-donate-blood-this-christmas2023-12-19T00:00:00+00:00Give the greatest gift and donate blood this ChristmasBlood donors are being urged to book and keep appointments this Christmas.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/patients-and-pharmacies-to-benefit-from-changes-to-supervision2023-12-07T00:00:00+00:00Patients and pharmacies to benefit from changes to supervisionPlans to make better use of pharmacies, improve access to primary care and maximise the contribution of pharmacy professionals set out in new consultation.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/plans-progressed-to-create-a-smokefree-generation2023-12-06T00:00:00+00:00Plans progressed to create a smokefree generationPublic consultation on historic proposals draws to a close with roughly 25,000 responses from teachers, parents, healthcare professionals and the public.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/fifty-million-more-gp-appointments-delivered-by-the-nhs2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:0050 million more GP appointments delivered by the NHSMore than 50 million additional general practice appointments made available after government fulfils its pledge months early.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-to-take-a-big-step-to-fusion-electricity2021-10-20T14:11:17+01:00UK to take a big ‘STEP� to fusion electricityThe UK Government is committing £220M to the conceptual design of a fusion power station � the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP).tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/state-of-uk-competition-report-commission-to-the-cma2020-03-20T14:07:28+00:00State of UK competition report: commission to the CMAA commission from government to the Competition and Markets Authority to produce a regular state of competition report.