Health Secretary rejects GP vote to remove home visits from contracts
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has ruled out the idea of scrapping home visits for GPs.
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Matt Hancock accused of ‘whitesplaining’ by Baroness Warsi
Matt Hancock has been accused of “whitesplaining” by Baroness Warsi after he said others in the party “take a more balanced approach” on Islamophobia than her.
Conservatives pledge to create 50 million more appointments in GP surgeries
Fifty million more appointments in GP surgeries will be created every year under a Conservative majority government, the party has pledged.
Care review for thousands of patients with learning disabilities and autism
Thousands of mental health hospital patients with learning disabilities and autism will have their care reviewed over the next 12 months, the health secretary has announced.
England might well end up with mandatory vaccines – Dame Sally Davies
England “might well end up with mandatory” vaccines , the outgoing Chief Medical Officer has said, as she recalled looking after two children who died from measles.
Health Secretary ‘will not rule out’ bold action on vaccines
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said he will not “rule out” bold action to protect children as new figures showed fewer are receiving routine NHS vaccinations.
‘Full plans in place’ to deliver medicines in event of no-deal Brexit
The Government has guaranteed “full plans” are in place to deliver an unhindered supply of medicines in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Matt Hancock bids to nurture more ‘unicorn’ companies
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said he wants Britain “to be the world leader in unicorns”.
Inquest into death of Love Island star Mike Thalassitis to open
The inquest into the death of Love Island star Mike Thalassitis will open today.
‘Pink drink’ which helps surgeons spot brain tumours rolled out across NHS
A “pink drink” that enables surgeons to precisely target brain tumours has been rolled out across the NHS and could benefit 2,000 patients a year.
Gender equality critical to future success of NHS – Health Secretary
The NHS must promote more flexible working options to encourage women into senior roles, the Health Secretary will say in a speech.
Ex On The Beach cancelled following death of Love Island star Mike Thalassitis
Ex On The Beach has been cancelled following the death of Love Island star Mike Thalassitis.
Love Island to offer ‘bespoke training’ to all future contestants
Love Island will offer “bespoke training” to all future contestants following the deaths of two former stars.
Matt Hancock bans pagers from NHS hospitals
Pagers will be banished from the NHS within the next three years, the Health Secretary has announced.
Instagram announces ban on graphic self-harm images
Instagram is banning graphic images of self-harm after Health Secretary Matt Hancock said social media companies “need to do more” to curb their impact on teenagers’ mental health.
Aberdeen University’s ‘cutting-edge’ scanner work praised by UK Government minister
A university has been praised in Westminster for its groundbreaking stroke research.
NHS promises up to £46m to expand treatment for diabetics
The NHS will invest up to £46 million to help tens of thousands of people living with diabetes to receive life-changing treatment.
Hancock attends Paris summit in search for technology to improve NHS
Health Secretary Matt Hancock is heading to Paris to meet world leaders to discuss ways to fast-track new healthcare technologies for use in the NHS.
Government orders social media safety guidelines over child mental health fears
Medical experts have been instructed to draw up official guidelines for social media use amid fears over its impact on child mental health, Matt Hancock has revealed.
Virtual GP service should be available to all – Health Secretary
A virtual GP service which offers video consultations to patients via their smartphones 24 hours a day should not be subject to a “postcode lottery”, the Health Secretary has said.
Hancock: NHS is world’s biggest opportunity for saving lives through technology
The NHS represents “the world’s biggest opportunity” for saving lives through technology, the Health Secretary has said.
Tech giants are not too big to regulate, Culture Secretary warns
Culture Secretary Matt Hancock has issued a warning to giant technology companies that they are not too big to regulate.
Creative community projects vital for Brexit success – Culture Secretary
Culture Secretary Matt Hancock has said developing inclusive community projects that encourage young people into the creative industries is vital in ensuring that Brexit is a success.
Culture Secretary: UK shouldn’t legislate to control how children use technology
The UK government should not legislate to directly control children’s exposure to new technology, according to Culture Secretary Matt Hancock.
Creative industries to receive £150 million funding boost
More than £150 million will be jointly invested by the Government and industry to help boost cultural and creative businesses across Britain.
Suspended Cambridge Analytica boss called to appear before MPs
The suspended boss of Cambridge Analytica (CA) has been called to appear before MPs to explain “inconsistencies” in his evidence about the firm’s use of Facebook data.
Facebook revelations ‘turning point’ in attitudes to online data – Hancock
The revelations about Facebook and Cambridge Analytica have marked a “turning point” in people’s attitudes to their online data, Matt Hancock said.
Matt Hancock: Sustainable, healthy press is beacon for our democracy
Culture Secretary Matt Hancock warned of the “corrosive” culture of fake news as he announced the Government’s review into the sustainability of high-quality journalism would be led by Dame Frances Cairncross.
Church spires will be used to boost rural broadband and mobile connections
Church spires will be used to boost broadband and mobile connectivity in rural areas, the Culture Secretary has announced.
Cyber security expert claims Matt Hancock app raises privacy concerns
Culture Secretary Matt Hancock should suspend his new social media app over privacy concerns, an industry expert has said.