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22 Dec 2025

Tech provider for NHS England confirms data breach

DXS International, a U.K.-based company that provides healthcare tech for England’s National Health Service (NHS), disclosed a cyberattack in a statement on Thursday.

16 Dec 2025

Cutting edge cancer treatments set to be produced out of uranium

Precision treatments tackling the hardest-to-treat cancers set to be produced from hundreds of tonnes of reprocessed uranium from nuclear reactors.

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16 Dec 2025

Major boost for millions of NHS dental patients

New changes will enable patients to access urgent care easier.

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15 Dec 2025

Advice accepted on spring 2026 COVID-19 vaccination programme

Advice has been accepted on eligibility from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) for the spring 2026 COVID-19 vaccination programme.

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12 Dec 2025

Government to prioritise UK medical graduates for training places

The government will prioritise UK medical graduates for training places from 2026 as part of efforts to bring an end to industrial action by resident doctors.

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12 Dec 2025

Innovative medicines supported as rebate rate falls by a third

Further support provided for innovative medicines as the rebate rate falls by more than third for 2026.

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12 Dec 2025

Digital revolution in care saves millions of admin hours

Four in 5 care providers now use digital social care records, helping almost 90% of people who draw on care.

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12 Dec 2025

Review launched into mental health, ADHD and autism services

Government launches independent review to look at rising demand for mental health, ADHD and autism services and what is driving it.

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12 Dec 2025

Government brings in measures to help tackle child poverty

Savings for families on baby formula as government brings in measures to help tackle child poverty.

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12 Dec 2025

Almost every GP now offers online access for patients

GP online access has been rolled out at nearly all GP practices, benefiting patients across England.

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12 Dec 2025

New adviser to reform NHS response to violence against women and girls

Jess Asato appointed Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) adviser to reform NHS response as part of the government's mission to halve VAWG within a decade.

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1 Dec 2025

Trailblazing scheme to reconnect thousands with HIV treatment

The government has launched a scheme which will see thousands of people benefit from improved HIV testing and treatment under a new action plan.

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27 Nov 2025

Chancellor to double down on drive to cut NHS waiting times and rollout of new Neighbourhood Health Centres

250 Neighbourhood Health Centres to bring patient care closer to home and bring end to postcode lottery of healthcare access

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26 Nov 2025

Government fuels NHS innovation to unlock billions in growth

The government updates NHS IP guidance for the first time in 23 years, cutting red tape so innovations reach patients faster and boost the UK's economic growth.

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26 Nov 2025

Visionary leader appointed for Health Data Research Service

Patients to benefit from faster life-saving treatments as new leader appointed for health data service.

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21 Nov 2025

'Innovator passports’ set to accelerate cutting-edge NHS care

New 'innovator passports' will slash red tape so cutting-edge tech and treatments can be rolled out across the NHS quicker under the 10 Year Health Plan.

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21 Nov 2025

Major NHS update brings menopause into routine health checks

Menopause advice will be added to free health checks to help millions of women get the care they need.

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19 Nov 2025

Government unveils England's first ever Men's Health Strategy

The government launches bold plan to tackle physical and mental health challenges faced by men and boys, and reduce inequalities.

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12 Oct 2025

Joint executive team to be set up across DHSC and NHS England

New joint executive team marks next steps of the transition to one organisation.

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