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Rugby figures urge people to get vaccinated and take action to reduce COVID-19 transmission

Rugby figures are urging people to get vaccinated and take action, including ventilating indoors spaces, to cut COVID-19 transmission in a new film which will be shown to rugby fans at one of the most anticipated games of the Autumn Nations Series today (Saturday November 13).

12 Nov 2021

More than 11.4 million people in the UK receive COVID-19 booster jabs

The vital booster program has reached another milestone as more than 11.4 million people in the UK have now received their top-up jabs to maintain protection ahead of the winter months.

11 Nov 2021

Whole senome sequencing can effectively secure a diagnosis for people with rare diseases

A world-first scientific study, published today in the New England Journal of Medicine, has shown that whole genome sequencing can uncover new diagnoses for people across the broadest range of rare diseases investigated to date and could deliver enormous benefits across the NHS.

10 Nov 2021

More than 20 million COVID-19 tests analyzed at Glasgow Lighthouse Lab

The Glasgow Lighthouse Lab has now analyzed more than 20 million COVID-19 tests, as Health and Social Care Secretary, Sajid Javid visited the lab today [Wednesday 10 November] to thank staff for their tireless work.

10 Nov 2021

UK's health and social care providers required to ensure workers are fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Health and social care providers in England will be required to ensure workers are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they are exempt, under plans announced by the Health and Social Care Secretary.

9 Nov 2021

Drinking alcohol and not exercising are modifiable risk factors for SARS-CoV-2

New research from the United Kingdom suggests several factors that increased the risk of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection involved higher alcohol use, Asian/Asian British ethnicity, and obesity. In addition, moderate but not vigorous exercise of more than 10 hours a week was associated with lower susceptibility to infection.

8 Nov 2021

UK government simplifies travel rules for people vaccinated under WHO EUL and under-18s

From 4am on Monday 22 November, the government will recognise vaccines on the World Health Organization's Emergency Use Listing (WHO EUL).

8 Nov 2021

NHS to receive nearly £250 million to digitize diagnostics care

The NHS will receive £248 million over the next year to invest in technology that will deliver more diagnostic tests, checks and scans to help provide faster diagnosis of a health condition, earlier treatment and reduce waiting lists.

8 Nov 2021

More than 10 million people in the UK receive COVID-19 booster jabs

More than 10 million people have now received their COVID-19 booster or third jabs, the latest figures show, ensuring the vital protection they have secured from their first two doses is maintained over the winter months.

8 Nov 2021

Health and Social Care Secretary urges people in the UK to get COVID-19 booster jabs

Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid has called for the UK to come together to help vaccinate those most vulnerable to COVID-19 with booster jabs.

7 Nov 2021

Booster booking system changed to make it easier for people to get their jab

The government and the NHS have changed the booster booking system to make it even easier for people to get their jab.

7 Nov 2021

MHRA approves first oral antiviral for the treatment of COVID-19

The antiviral Lagevrio (molnupiravir) is safe and effective at reducing the risk of hospitalization and death in people with mild to moderate COVID-19 who are at increased risk of developing severe disease, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency announced today.

4 Nov 2021

Social Care News and Research

Rugby figures urge people to get vaccinated and take action to reduce COVID-19 transmission

More than 11.4 million people in the UK receive COVID-19 booster jabs

Whole senome sequencing can effectively secure a diagnosis for people with rare diseases

More than 20 million COVID-19 tests analyzed at Glasgow Lighthouse Lab

UK's health and social care providers required to ensure workers are fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Drinking alcohol and not exercising are modifiable risk factors for SARS-CoV-2

UK government simplifies travel rules for people vaccinated under WHO EUL and under-18s

NHS to receive nearly £250 million to digitize diagnostics care

More than 10 million people in the UK receive COVID-19 booster jabs

Health and Social Care Secretary urges people in the UK to get COVID-19 booster jabs

Booster booking system changed to make it easier for people to get their jab

MHRA approves first oral antiviral for the treatment of COVID-19

More than 8 million people in the UK have taken COVID-19 booster vaccinations

UKHSA’s Green Book updated to allow flexibility in COVID-19 booster vaccines for vulnerable people

More than seven million of UK's most vulnerable people receive COVID-19 booster jabs

England could be the first to prescribe e-cigarettes to tackle disparities in smoking rates

High and increasing SARS-CoV-2 infection prevalence amongst school-aged children in England

Eligible travelers to England can now take a cheaper lateral flow test

Nationwide advertising campaign launches in the UK to urge people to get COVID-19 booster, flu jabs

New £162.5 million fund to bolster adult social care workforce

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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