tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2024-05-15T00:00:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/people-with-hiv-can-now-donate-eggs-or-sperm-to-start-a-family 2024-05-15T00:00:00+01:00

Change in law will allow people with non-transmissible HIV to donate gametes to partners.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-five-year-plan-to-combat-antimicrobial-resistance 2024-05-08T10:16:38+01:00

The government has announced its new national action plan on antimicrobial resistance to protect people and animals from the risk of drug-resistant infections.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/nhs-constitution-plans-to-strengthen-privacy-dignity-and-safety 2024-04-30T00:00:00+01:00

Proposed updates to NHS Constitution for England will reflect biological needs of patients and empower people to request same-sex wards and care.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-review-to-create-a-more-open-healthcare-system 2024-04-16T00:00:00+01:00

A new call for evidence launched today aims to capture and consider views about how the duty of candour is honoured, monitored and enforced.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/causes-of-death-to-be-scrutinised-in-revamp-of-death-certificates 2024-04-15T00:00:00+01:00

To strengthen safeguards, medical examiners will look at the cause of death in all cases that have not been referred to the coroner.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/35-million-investment-to-boost-maternity-safety 2024-03-10T00:00:00+00:00

The investment will be provided over the next 3 years to ensure maternity services listen to and act on women’s experiences.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/10-million-to-support-suicide-prevention 2024-03-04T09:55:05+00:00

Those struggling with their mental health will be better supported thanks to a £10 million funding boost for charities working to prevent suicides.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/extra-funding-for-early-support-hubs 2024-03-01T14:11:44+00:00

Thousands of children and young people will benefit from expanded mental health hubs as the government will offer more funding for local communities.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/baby-loss-certificate-launchedto-recognise-parents-grief 2024-02-22T00:00:00+00:00

Baby loss certificates for parents who experienced a loss of pregnancy before 24 weeks are now available for application from 9am today (22 February 2024).

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/minister-caulfield-statement-on-covid-spring-vaccine-programme 2024-02-07T00:00:00+00:00

People at greatest risk of serious illness from COVID-19 are eligible for a vaccine.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/500000-women-benefit-from-cheaper-hormone-replacement-therapy 2024-01-24T00:00:00+00:00

Half a million women in England have accessed cheaper HRT - the main treatment for negative menopause symptoms - since last April.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/health-secretary-announces-new-womens-health-priorities-for-2024 2024-01-17T00:00:00+00:00

Problem periods, women’s health research and support for domestic and sexual abuse victims are among the government’s priorities.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/minister-visits-frank-bruno-foundation-mental-health-initiative 2023-12-21T00:00:00+00:00

Minister Maria Caulfield celebrates the work of the Frank Bruno Foundation in supporting people with mental ill health get back into work.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/greater-scrutiny-of-causes-of-death-to-help-protect-the-public 2023-12-14T00:00:00+00:00

New measures to help protect the public and support bereaved families will be introduced in a revamp of how deaths are certified.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/national-system-launched-to-rapidly-identify-trends-in-suicides 2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00

New suicide surveillance system launched to tackle emerging methods of suicide and clamp down on those seeking to sell dangerous products to vulnerable people.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ceo-of-bitc-mary-macleod-to-chair-womens-business-council 2023-11-01T11:02:49+00:00

The CEO of Business in the Community will lead the refreshed Women’s Business Council as it takes evidence-based, data-driven action to empower women at work.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ivf-law-change-to-benefit-couples-with-fertility-issues 2023-10-25T00:00:00+01:00

End of outdated law which requires same-sex couples to pay up to £1,000 for safety screening when accessing fertility treatment.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/earlier-mental-health-support-announced-for-thousands-nationwide 2023-10-25T00:00:00+01:00

The government has announced almost £5 million to fund early support hubs nationwide to deliver mental health support for children and young people.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/national-pelvic-health-service-to-support-women 2023-10-19T00:00:00+01:00

Maternity and neonatal services nationwide will be required to support and inform women who experience trauma during childbirth.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/safety-warnings-to-be-provided-to-all-patients-with-every-valproate-containing-medicine-they-receive-under-new-law 2023-10-11T09:59:19+01:00

Patients to receive the latest valproate safety information with every pack, following changes to the Human Medicines Regulations, 2012