Department of Health and Social Care news

The latest official announcements from and about the Department of Health and Social Care, each with a link to the original and a saved copy. Department of Health and Social Care: UK government department.

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Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (1), NHS England (1), Dame Diana Johnson (1), Josh MacAlister (1), Mr James Frith (1), UK Health Security Agency (1)

October 2026 (4)

• New MHRA research puts needle-free Strep A vaccine within reach
  27 October 2026, 12:32 · Press release · Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
  • Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
  • Department of Health and Social Care
• Steps to Safety initiative introduced in 12 areas across England
  23 October 2026, 15:21 · News story · Department of Health and Social Care
  • Department of Health and Social Care
• New mental health pilot for young people supported by social care
  23 October 2026, 12:26 · Press release · Department of Health and Social Care
  • Department of Health and Social Care
  • NHS England
  • Dame Diana Johnson
  • Josh MacAlister
• Social media campaign urges Brits to get vaccinated for winter
  22 October 2026, 15:29 · Press release · Department of Health and Social Care
  • Department of Health and Social Care
  • Mr James Frith
  • UK Health Security Agency