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Major Lockdown Lifting Overshadowed By Indian Variant Spread
Major Lockdown Lifting Overshadowed By Indian Variant Spread
Coronavirus
The spread of the Indian variant could cause disruption to the government's lockdown roadmap, Matt Hancock has suggested.
Government Faces Backlash Over 'Unfathomable' Lack Of Social Care Plan In Queen's Speech
Health
Government Faces Backlash Over "Unfathomable" Lack Of Social Care Plan In Queen's Speech
Matt Hancock Claims Tories Will Finally Deliver Social Care Reform But Still Cannot Say When
Health
Matt Hancock Claims Tories Will Finally Deliver Social Care Reform But Still Cannot Say When
Under-40s To Be Offered Alternative Vaccines To AstraZeneca Over Blood Clot Concerns
Coronavirus
Under-40s To Be Offered Alternative Vaccines To AstraZeneca Over Blood Clot Concerns
England's R-rate May Have Risen Slightly But Covid Cases Continue To Fall Dramatically
Coronavirus
England's R-rate May Have Risen Slightly But Covid Cases Continue To Fall Dramatically
Government Orders Extra 60 Million Doses Of Pfizer Vaccine For Covid Booster Shots This Autumn
Coronavirus
Government Orders Extra 60 Million Doses Of Pfizer Vaccine For Covid Booster Shots This Autumn
Boris Johnson Says He Makes 'Absolutely No Apology' For Promising James Dyson He Would 'Fix' Tax Issue
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Says He Makes "Absolutely No Apology" For Promising James Dyson He Would "Fix" Tax Issue
The House Live
The political consensus for social care reform is there in spades – but the political will is not
Health
By Professor Martin Green
The political consensus for social care reform is there in spades – but the political will is not
Ministers must face up to the addiction crisis and its devastating consequences
Health
By Jon Ashworth MP
Ministers must face up to the addiction crisis and its devastating consequences
Putting calories on menus will be disastrous for the 1.2 million people with eating disorders
Health
By Tilly Bolton
Putting calories on menus will be disastrous for the 1.2 million people with eating disorders
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Dominic Cummings Attacks UK’s “Joke” Border Policy Amid Row Over Keeping India Off “Red List'
Dominic Cummings Attacks UK’s “Joke” Border Policy Amid Row Over Keeping India Off “Red List"
Coronavirus
Robot pirate ships set sail to launch biggest clean-up of UK’s rivers Partner content
Robot pirate ships set sail to launch biggest clean-up of UK’s rivers
By Coca-Cola European Partners
Environment
Kensington And Chelsea Council Bans Grenfell Cladding Firms From Work On Local Projects
Kensington And Chelsea Council Bans Grenfell Cladding Firms From Work On Local Projects
Communities
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MPs Put Fresh Pressure On Government To Address “Urgent” Eating Disorder Funding Gap
Health
MPs Put Fresh Pressure On Government To Address “Urgent” Eating Disorder Funding Gap
MPs and campaigners have renewed calls on the government to increase funding for eating disorder services following a sharp spike in cases over lockdown.
A Year Lost To Covid – The Key Moments Of The Pandemic As The UK Marks A Year Since Lockdown
Coronavirus
A Year Lost To Covid – The Key Moments Of The Pandemic As The UK Marks A Year Since Lockdown
It is one year since the UK entered its first national lockdown. After a historic year battling the pandemic, PoliticsHome sets out the key moments from the past 12 months.
Health of the nation: how the pandemic highlighted the state’s role in preventing illness
Coronavirus
By Kate Proctor
Health of the nation: how the pandemic highlighted the state’s role in preventing illness
With major changes on the horizon, Kate Proctor talks to those on the frontline who believe the pandemic provides an opportunity to tackle public health inequalities.
Health & Care news
Partner content
Health
By Dignity in Dying
House of Lords due to debate assisted dying Private Member’s Bill for first time in more than 5 years
An assisted dying bill is due to be debated in the House of Lords later this year – the first time a private member’s bill on the topic will be discussed in Westminster for more than five years.
Boris Johnson Says Indian Variant Could Make It 'More Difficult' To Lift Covid Restrictions In June
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Says Indian Variant Could Make It "More Difficult" To Lift Covid Restrictions In June
Boris Johnson has said Monday's lockdown lifting would go ahead as planned but hinted there could be delays to plans to lift restrictions in June.
Partner content
Environment
By Policy@Manchester
Microplastics and sewage in rivers: a threat to ecosystems, the environment and public health
River corridors have provided therapeutic green spaces in our towns and cities during the pandemic.
We have an opportunity to ensure disabled people have a level playing field in sport
Health
By Barry Horne
We have an opportunity to ensure disabled people have a level playing field in sport
Our new strategy aims to close the fairness gap within a generation by embedding inclusive practices across organisations and changing attitudes towards disabled people in sport and physical activity.
Partner content
Health
By Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer's Society responds to Queen's Speech 2021
Fiona Carragher, Director of Research and Influencing at Alzheimer’s Society said:
Nurtured by nature: how green spaces can provide a welcome sanctuary Partner content
Environment
By The National Lottery
Nurtured by nature: how green spaces can provide a welcome sanctuary
When the first lockdown exacerbated Wanda Mayer’s anxiety and caused her to have a series of panic attacks, she knew exactly where to go: the allotment she calls her ‘haven’. Thanks to National Lottery Funding, projects have been bringing communities together, and supporting mental health.
We can prevent and tackle mental-ill health through green social prescribing
Environment
By Nadine Dorries MP
We can prevent and tackle mental-ill health through green social prescribing
There is no doubt the past year has been tough for many of us, but together we have shown great resilience in the face of uncertainty. This mental health awareness week, the government is building on our commitment to transform mental health services.
Women have right to choose abortion at home
Health
By Louise McCudden
Women have right to choose abortion at home
When visiting a clinic remains such a tough experience for so many, removing the option of telemedicine, without a clinical basis for doing so, would be indefensible.
Partner content
Health
By British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT)
BANT welcomes the BJGP article on the ‘lifestyle medicine movement’ and opens the door to further discussions.
BANT welcomes the British Journal of General Practice (BJGP) May 4th article on lifestyle medicine and is encouraged by the acknowledgement of well-informed drivers validating this movement.
2021 must be the year for action on social care
Health
By Damian Green MP
2021 must be the year for action on social care
It is absolutely essential that the Queen’s Speech gives an assurance that we will see a fully worked-out and costed plan to put the social care sector on a sustainable path in 2021.
Maternal mental health matters: how can we ensure adequate action is taken?
Health
By Sarah Olney MP
Maternal mental health matters: how can we ensure adequate action is taken?
For many women lockdown has exacerbated some of the most difficult aspects of motherhood.
How one mother channelled devastating loss into supporting others Partner content
Health
By The National Lottery
How one mother channelled devastating loss into supporting others
It is 10 years since Rhian Mannings experienced the devastating loss of her husband and baby within the space of 5 days. Thanks to National Lottery funding, she has created a support network for bereaved parents and children.
A tragic blow for ‘Global Britain’ and the world’s most vulnerable people Partner content
Coronavirus
By Uniting to Combat NTDs
A tragic blow for ‘Global Britain’ and the world’s most vulnerable people
One billion young people are affected by Neglected Tropical Diseases. Yet the UK Government has withdrawn funding from programmes that support these communities. What happened to the idea of ‘Global Britain’?
The return of betting shops and casinos is good news for the economy – but we must keep up progress on safer gambling Partner content
Coronavirus
By Betting And Gaming Council
The return of betting shops and casinos is good news for the economy – but we must keep up progress on safer gambling
This week the UK took another step towards post-Covid normality when high street shops in Scotland – including betting shops – safely opened their doors again for the first time this year.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Dignity in Dying
Cross-party group on end-of-life choice welcomes Health Secretary’s request for more data on suicides by terminally ill people and impact of assisted dying ban
Investing in a healthier nation will make us more resilient to any future pandemic
Health
By Damian Green MP
Investing in a healthier nation will make us more resilient to any future pandemic
A ten year ‘Health Improvement Plan’ backed with £3bn of new funding will transform the health of communities who have suffered most.
Long-Covid care must not become a hard-to-access Cinderella service
Health
By Jonathan Ashworth
Long-Covid care must not become a hard-to-access Cinderella service
Since long-Covid first came to light, those in need of further treatment and support have faced a postcode lottery for care. They must not be let down by this government again.
Young minds matter: early intervention is paramount for preserving mental health
Coronavirus
By Steve McCabe MP
Young minds matter: early intervention is paramount for preserving mental health
If we are to prevent a rise in children’s mental health problems we need to recognise the value of much earlier intervention and the folly of cuts in early years spending.
MPs Urge Government To Take Action On Racial Disparities In Pregnancy Care
Health
MPs Urge Government To Take Action On Racial Disparities In Pregnancy Care
MPs have rallied behind a campaign calling for the government to do more to end the black maternal mortality gap ahead of a debate on the topic on Monday.
The Government Has Denied It Is Planning To Reduce Rapid Covid Testing Following Concerns Over False Positives
Coronavirus
The Government Has Denied It Is Planning To Reduce Rapid Covid Testing Following Concerns Over False Positives
The Government has batted away suggestions it could scale back the rapid testing programme despite internal concerns over false positive rates.
Our healthcare system is failing pregnant black women – government must take action
Health
By Diane Abbott MP
Our healthcare system is failing pregnant black women – government must take action
It is alarming that black women are four times more likely than white women to die in pregnancy and childbirth. We need a strategy to deal with this problem.
Partner content
Health
By Policy@Manchester
Place-based developments in health care: What can we learn from health and wellbeing boards?
This article was originally published in On Primary Care, a collection of essays identifying the challenges and opportunities facing policymakers today in the UK primary care sector.
Covid Vaccines May Become Compulsory For Care Home Staff, Matt Hancock Says
Coronavirus
Covid Vaccines May Become Compulsory For Care Home Staff, Matt Hancock Says
The Health Secretary said ministers had a "duty of care" to vulnerable people as he announced a consultation into whether vaccines should be made mandatory for some healthcare workers.
Johnson & Johnson To 'Proactively Delay' European Rollout Of Covid Jab Amid Blood Clot Fears
Coronavirus
Johnson & Johnson To "Proactively Delay" European Rollout Of Covid Jab Amid Blood Clot Fears
The pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson has announced its plans to "proactively delay" the rollout of its Covid-19 jab in Europe following reports of blood clots.
EventsAll
Race to Equality: Supporting BAME Colleagues in the Workplace
2021
London & Online
Race to Equality: Supporting BAME Colleagues in the Workplace
Pride in Diversity: Supporting LGBT Colleagues at Work
2021
London & Online
Pride in Diversity: Supporting LGBT Colleagues at Work
Advancing Social Mobility at Work
2021
London & Online
Advancing Social Mobility at Work
NHS Parliamentary Awards
2021
House of Commons
NHS Parliamentary Awards