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Abolishing NHS England Will Not Work, Says Former Health Secretary Behind Its Creation
Health
Abolishing NHS England Will Not Work, Says Former Health Secretary Behind Its Creation
The government plan to abolish NHS England will not work, according to the former health secretary whose proposed reforms led to the creation of the arms-length body.
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Health
By British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT)
BANT welcomes the Labour Government and urges the new Health Secretary to deliver on his pledge for prevention focused healthcare
The Victoria Atkins interview: 'The NHS belongs to us all, not just the junior doctors committee'
Health
By Tali Fraser
The Victoria Atkins interview: 'The NHS belongs to us all, not just the junior doctors committee'
Born into a political family, Victoria Atkins was seemingly destined to end up in government. But, as the Health Secretary tells Tali Fraser, her journey has not been straightforward – and nor are the issues she’s attempting to tackle. Photography by David Bebber
Matt Hancock Admits His Covid Rulebreaking Was Damaging To Public Confidence
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock Admits His Covid Rulebreaking Was Damaging To Public Confidence
Former health secretary Matt Hancock has admitted that his "transgression" – having an affair with his aide which broke social distancing rules – might have damaged public confidence and the likelihood of the wider population adhering to the rules themselves.
Matt Hancock Says Health Department 'Rose To The Challenge' Of Covid-19 Pandemic
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock Says Health Department "Rose To The Challenge" Of Covid-19 Pandemic
Former health secretary Matt Hancock has defended his record leading the Department for Health and Social Care during the pandemic to the Covid-19 Inquiry, arguing that he had been the one urging the government to take action against the virus sooner.
Victoria Atkins Appointed Health Secretary As Steve Barclay Becomes New Environment Secretary
Environment
Victoria Atkins Appointed Health Secretary As Steve Barclay Becomes New Environment Secretary
Victoria Atkins is taking over from Steve Barclay as the new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with Barclay replacing Thérèse Coffey as Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in a major cabinet reshuffle.
Rishi Sunak Pledges To 'Train, Retain And Reform' NHS Workforce In Major New Plan
Health
Rishi Sunak Pledges To "Train, Retain And Reform" NHS Workforce In Major New Plan
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has promised to "train, retain and reform" the NHS workforce as he launched a long-awaited plan to tackle severe staff shortages in the health service.
Matt Hancock Is 'Profoundly Sorry' For Each Death Caused By Covid On His Watch
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock Is "Profoundly Sorry" For Each Death Caused By Covid On His Watch
Former health secretary Matt Hancock has told the Covid Inquiry he is "deeply sorry" for each Covid death that occurred in the UK during the pandemic.
Anti-Strikes Bill In Parliament, Government Talks Fail To Avert Strikes, Conservative MP Suspended Over Lobbying
Health
Anti-Strikes Bill In Parliament, Government Talks Fail To Avert Strikes, Conservative MP Suspended Over Lobbying
A controversial bill to ensure further minimum levels of public sector services during strike action will have its first reading in Parliament today.
Nurses Want To 'Meet Halfway' On Pay, MPs Urged To Stay Out Of Prince Harry Revelations
Health
Nurses Want To "Meet Halfway" On Pay, MPs Urged To Stay Out Of Prince Harry Revelations
The head of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has asked Health Secretary Steve Barclay to “meet me halfway” on a nurses pay deal in order to end strikes, with industrial action in the NHS set to continue later this month.
Fewer Than A Fifth Of People Would Support Matt Hancock Returning To Cabinet
Political parties
Fewer Than A Fifth Of People Would Support Matt Hancock Returning To Cabinet
Fewer than a fifth of people would support Matt Hancock returning to a top job in government, an exclusive new poll for PoliticsHome has found.