tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Will Quince 2024-03-06T15:23:26+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-poverty-statistics-developed-to-help-government-target-support 2024-03-06T15:23:26+00:00 New poverty statistics developed to help government target support New statistics to measure poverty and help target support more effectively will be developed and published by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/funding-for-non-nhs-organisations-for-one-off-payments 2023-11-06T00:00:00+00:00 Funding for non NHS-organisations for one-off payments Eligible non-NHS organisations including charities and social enterprises can apply for funding to deliver one-off payments to staff, worth at least £1,655. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/minister-quince-speech-at-the-asean-reception 2023-11-03T00:00:00+00:00 South-east Asia and UK partnership goes from strength to strength Minister Will Quince's speech at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) science, technology and global health reception on deepening the UK's relationship with ASEAN member states. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/boost-to-asean-uk-cooperation-with-first-uk-visit-by-asean-secretary-general 2023-11-01T00:00:00+00:00 Boost to ASEAN-UK cooperation with first UK visit by Secretary-General of ASEAN Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) His Excellency Dr Kao Kim Hourn is visiting the UK to further the ASEAN-UK Partnership. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/mhra-warns-of-unsafe-fake-weight-loss-pens 2023-10-26T00:00:00+01:00 MHRA warns of unsafe fake weight loss pens Fake, potentially harmful Ozempic and Saxenda pens have been found in the UK: you should only access these medicines via a medical prescription.  tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-uk-calls-for-international-financial-system-reform-to-make-universal-health-coverage-a-reality-uk-statement-for-the-un-universal-health-coverage 2023-09-25T21:23:00+01:00 UK statement at the UN Universal Health Coverage High-level Meeting, 21 September 2023 Minister William Quince issued statement at the UN Universal Health Coverage High-level Meeting calling for international financial system reform to make universal health coverage a reality. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-announces-transformational-support-to-boost-global-health-at-unga 2023-09-21T10:27:00+01:00 UK announces “transformational� support to boost global health at the UK General Assembly New UK funding will help achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals by boosting health security and improving health and wellbeing around the world. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/15-million-funding-to-strengthen-health-workforce-in-kenya-nigeria-and-ghana 2023-09-01T13:29:37+01:00 £15 million funding to strengthen health workforce in Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana UK delivers multi-million pound boost in Africa to strengthen health workforce and build resilience against global threats. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/healthcare-studies-more-affordable-as-financial-support-increased 2023-09-01T08:30:00+01:00 Healthcare studies more affordable as financial support increased Government increases financial support to make healthcare studies more affordable. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/5-million-fund-to-tackle-fatal-drug-deaths-across-the-uk 2023-08-29T10:56:00+01:00 £5 million fund to tackle fatal drug deaths across the UK Twelve projects awarded a share of £5 million to reduce rates of fatal drug overdoses, as part of Vaccine Taskforce style approach to tackle health challenges. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/250-million-to-boost-nhs-capacity-with-900-new-beds 2023-08-15T00:15:00+01:00 £250 million to boost NHS capacity with 900 new beds Funding aims to relieve pressures on hospitals and help cut waiting lists, one of the government’s top 5 priorities. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-announces-new-plan-to-help-those-impacted-by-mecfs 2023-08-10T11:03:00+01:00 Government announces new plan to help those impacted by ME/CFS Interim delivery plan outlines 21 actions to improve understanding, research and care for those living with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-boosts-use-of-independent-sector-capacity-to-cut-nhs-waits 2023-08-04T00:15:00+01:00 Government boosts use of independent sector capacity to cut NHS waits Thirteen new community diagnostic centres are opening across the country to deliver more than 742,000 additional scans, tests and checks a year. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/33-million-joint-investment-to-boost-skills-support-jobs-and-bolster-green-manufacturing-in-uk-life-sciences-industry 2023-08-03T09:00:00+01:00 £33 million joint investment to boost skills, support jobs and bolster green manufacturing in UK life sciences industry Joint government and industry investment will deliver more than 250 high-skilled jobs producing environmentally-friendly inhalers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-to-legally-make-visiting-a-part-of-care 2023-06-21T13:19:00+01:00 Government to legally make visiting a part of care People in care homes and hospitals will be able to have visitors in all circumstances under law amendment. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/39-million-for-amr-research-as-uk-launches-global-health-framework 2023-05-22T00:15:00+01:00 £39 million for AMR research as UK launches Global Health Framework UK government announces up to £39 million cash injection for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) research through the Global AMR Innovation Fund (GAMRIF). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/negotiations-begin-for-a-new-medicine-pricing-scheme 2023-05-04T11:07:00+01:00 Negotiations begin for a new medicine pricing scheme The government, NHS England and the pharmaceutical industry will begin negotiating the successor to the voluntary scheme for branded medicines, pricing and access (VPAS). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/nhs-set-to-save-7-billion-thanks-to-world-leading-medicine-pricing-scheme 2023-04-24T10:55:00+01:00 NHS set to save £7 billion thanks to world-leading medicine pricing scheme Voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing and access (VPAS) delivers value for money to taxpayer and saves NHS billions, facilitating patient access to new lifesaving treatments and medicines, and supporting UK life sci� tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uks-next-generation-of-medical-researchers-given-funding-boost 2023-04-02T00:15:02+01:00 UK’s next generation of medical researchers given funding boost Investment is aimed at sparking a new wave of revolutionary medical research across the industry. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/life-sciences-companies-supercharged-with-277-million-in-government-and-private-investment 2023-03-28T00:15:02+01:00 Life sciences companies supercharged with £277 million in government and private investment Four life sciences companies from across the UK will benefit from the first tranche of Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF) grants.