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We’re rebuilding the NHS for the future. 🏥 Record investment in buildings and equipment 👩‍⚕️ GP surgery upgrades unlocking up to 9 million extra appointments 🏡 Affordable homes for staff on NHS land Read more about our 10 Year Capital Plan:

We’re rebuilding the NHS for the future. 🏥 Record investment in buildings and equipment 👩‍⚕️ GP surgery upgrades unlocking up to 9 million extra appointments 🏡 Affordable homes for staff on NHS land Read more about our 10 Year Capital Plan:

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We’re protecting children from obesity and tooth decay by extending the soft drinks industry levy to more products. These changes could cut 17 million calories a day from the UK’s daily intake, meaning healthier children and less pressure on the NHS.

We’re protecting children from obesity and tooth decay by extending the soft drinks industry levy to more products. These changes could cut 17 million calories a day from the UK’s daily intake, meaning healthier children and less pressure on the NHS.

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Resident doctors will vote on a transformative offer which will improve pay, working conditions and career progression. The ballot opens today and closes Friday 26 June. More:

Resident doctors will vote on a transformative offer which will improve pay, working conditions and career progression. The ballot opens today and closes Friday 26 June. More:

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AI-powered X-ray tools have already helped four million patients get a faster lung cancer diagnosis or the all-clear. We're rolling this technology out across every NHS trust to speed up diagnosis and treatment. Find out more:

AI-powered X-ray tools have already helped four million patients get a faster lung cancer diagnosis or the all-clear. We're rolling this technology out across every NHS trust to speed up diagnosis and treatment. Find out more:

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Cancer care shouldn’t depend on your postcode. Our National Cancer Plan will tackle health inequalities head on. That means more specialists in rural and coastal areas and access to the latest technology Learn more:

Cancer care shouldn’t depend on your postcode. Our National Cancer Plan will tackle health inequalities head on. That means more specialists in rural and coastal areas and access to the latest technology Learn more:

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We're investing £485 million in GP services as part of our plan to: ✅ fix the front door of the NHS ✅ shift care from hospital to community Changes to the GP contract this year will make sure patients get the care they need, when they need it. More:

We're investing £485 million in GP services as part of our plan to: ✅ fix the front door of the NHS ✅ shift care from hospital to community Changes to the GP contract this year will make sure patients get the care they need, when they need it. More:

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We've cut NHS waiting lists again - by 43,000 in January. From expanding surgical hubs and Community Diagnostic Centres across the country, to more evening and weekend clinics, we've taken action to help people get seen and treated faster.

We've cut NHS waiting lists again - by 43,000 in January. From expanding surgical hubs and Community Diagnostic Centres across the country, to more evening and weekend clinics, we've taken action to help people get seen and treated faster.

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We are taking action to: 🚭 reduce smoking rates 🏥 cut NHS waiting lists 🏃 help people to live healthier lives We want to hear your views on adding health information pack inserts to tobacco products to encourage more smokers to quit. Have your say.

We are taking action to: 🚭 reduce smoking rates 🏥 cut NHS waiting lists 🏃 help people to live healthier lives We want to hear your views on adding health information pack inserts to tobacco products to encourage more smokers to quit. Have your say.

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Still setting your alarm for 7:55am to phone your GP? Get in touch online instead, at a time that suits you. Nearly every GP practice now offers this service alongside telephone and face-to-face appointments. Modern, convenient healthcare that works for you 📱

Still setting your alarm for 7:55am to phone your GP? Get in touch online instead, at a time that suits you. Nearly every GP practice now offers this service alongside telephone and face-to-face appointments. Modern, convenient healthcare that works for you 📱

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Speak to specialists quicker. Spend less time waiting. Get care closer to home. This is what our new digital hospital will mean for you 📲 We're launching NHS Online next year, starting with some of the conditions with the longest waits for care. More:

Speak to specialists quicker. Spend less time waiting. Get care closer to home. This is what our new digital hospital will mean for you 📲 We're launching NHS Online next year, starting with some of the conditions with the longest waits for care. More:

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New figures out today show just how much progress we're making to turn the NHS around. 📅 The waiting list has fallen in the month of March for the first time since 2008. This is how far back that was 👇

New figures out today show just how much progress we're making to turn the NHS around. 📅 The waiting list has fallen in the month of March for the first time since 2008. This is how far back that was 👇

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Built from the patient up. Created with people who understand cancer. The National Cancer Plan - coming soon.

Built from the patient up. Created with people who understand cancer. The National Cancer Plan - coming soon.

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In 2025, we delivered a record year of elective care in the NHS. Thanks to: More evening and weekend clinics New Community Diagnostic Centres bringing tests closer to home Expanded surgical hubs Millions more GP appointments More frontline staff Smarter use of technology

In 2025, we delivered a record year of elective care in the NHS. Thanks to: More evening and weekend clinics New Community Diagnostic Centres bringing tests closer to home Expanded surgical hubs Millions more GP appointments More frontline staff Smarter use of technology

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Friends. Colleagues. Parents. Siblings. Heroes. On @999day, we say thank you to the incredible first responders who work and volunteer across the NHS. #999day #EmergencyServicesDay

Friends. Colleagues. Parents. Siblings. Heroes. On @999day, we say thank you to the incredible first responders who work and volunteer across the NHS. #999day #EmergencyServicesDay

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Three million more patients are using the NHS App every month compared to a year ago. Take advantage of the new features we've added and start managing your healthcare at home, or on the go. This is the NHS fitting around your life. Check it out.

Three million more patients are using the NHS App every month compared to a year ago. Take advantage of the new features we've added and start managing your healthcare at home, or on the go. This is the NHS fitting around your life. Check it out.

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✅ Waiting lists are down by 230,000 since July 2024. 🏥 Thanks to NHS teams, more patients are being seen and treated sooner. 📣 We’re pushing on with the 10 Year Health Plan to keep care moving.

✅ Waiting lists are down by 230,000 since July 2024. 🏥 Thanks to NHS teams, more patients are being seen and treated sooner. 📣 We’re pushing on with the 10 Year Health Plan to keep care moving.

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🫁 An estimated 7,000 people are currently on the transplant list in the UK. We’ve welcomed recommendations from the Organ Utilisation Group to improve transplant services & save lives, including emotional support for patients on the waiting list.

🫁 An estimated 7,000 people are currently on the transplant list in the UK. We’ve welcomed recommendations from the Organ Utilisation Group to improve transplant services & save lives, including emotional support for patients on the waiting list.

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🚨 It's the last few days to share your priorities for change for the NHS and help finalise our 10 Year Health Plan. ⏲️ Tell us by 5pm on Monday 14 April. Take part now:

🚨 It's the last few days to share your priorities for change for the NHS and help finalise our 10 Year Health Plan. ⏲️ Tell us by 5pm on Monday 14 April. Take part now:

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We’re shifting the NHS from analogue to digital in our 10 Year Health Plan. Here’s James Murray with the top three ways we’re using tech to benefit patients and staff.
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We’re shifting the NHS from analogue to digital in our 10 Year Health Plan. Here’s James Murray with the top three ways we’re using tech to benefit patients and staff.

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Welcome to the department James Murray, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. We look forward to working with you as we make the NHS fit for the future.
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Welcome to the department James Murray, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. We look forward to working with you as we make the NHS fit for the future.

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✅ Resident doctors have voted to accept our offer and end strike action. Health and Social Care Secretary @JamesMurray_ldn explains what this good news means for staff and patients 👇
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✅ Resident doctors have voted to accept our offer and end strike action. Health and Social Care Secretary @JamesMurray_ldn explains what this good news means for staff and patients 👇

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The Single Patient Record will mean NHS staff can securely see their patients’ medical history, no matter where they are treated. It will mean safer, quicker and more accurate care. 🎥 James Murray explains on BBC News (UK)
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The Single Patient Record will mean NHS staff can securely see their patients’ medical history, no matter where they are treated. It will mean safer, quicker and more accurate care. 🎥 James Murray explains on BBC News (UK)

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Watch @WesStreeting's message to resident doctors in full following the BMA's latest pay package rejection.
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Watch @WesStreeting's message to resident doctors in full following the BMA's latest pay package rejection.

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272,704 views • 3 months ago

Keeping kids active over the summer just got easier 🙌 We're continuing to back Activate, the animated children's workout series from Joe Wicks, to help every child get the best start in life. James Murray joined Joe Wicks to try it ⬇️ Get Activate on YouTube or BBC iPlayer.
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Keeping kids active over the summer just got easier 🙌 We're continuing to back Activate, the animated children's workout series from Joe Wicks, to help every child get the best start in life. James Murray joined Joe Wicks to try it ⬇️ Get Activate on YouTube or BBC iPlayer.

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10,317 views • 4 days ago

Unpaid carers experience many challenges, from keeping up their careers or education, to looking after their own health and wellbeing. Our new Unpaid Carers Action Plan will help carers get the recognition, support and opportunities they deserve. 👉
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Unpaid carers experience many challenges, from keeping up their careers or education, to looking after their own health and wellbeing. Our new Unpaid Carers Action Plan will help carers get the recognition, support and opportunities they deserve. 👉

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12,486 views • 5 days ago

"What they've done here in Watford, by eliminating it, shows that's possible." - @JamesMurray_ldn The team at Watford General Hospital explain how they ended corridor care: through different ways of working and new systems. West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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"What they've done here in Watford, by eliminating it, shows that's possible." - @JamesMurray_ldn The team at Watford General Hospital explain how they ended corridor care: through different ways of working and new systems. West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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Health and Social Care Secretary @JamesMurray_Ldn responds to the BMA Resident Doctors Committee leadership announcing more unreasonable strikes 👇
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Health and Social Care Secretary @JamesMurray_Ldn responds to the BMA Resident Doctors Committee leadership announcing more unreasonable strikes 👇

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89,161 views • 1 month ago

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men. We’re introducing a targeted screening programme for those most at risk, alongside over £20 million to improve research and treatment. James Murray explains more 👇
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Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men. We’re introducing a targeted screening programme for those most at risk, alongside over £20 million to improve research and treatment. James Murray explains more 👇

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"We are going in the right direction and we must not ease our foot off the pedal for a second.” James Murray spoke NHS ConfedExpo about working with NHS staff to modernise the NHS for the future. Read his speech in full:
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"We are going in the right direction and we must not ease our foot off the pedal for a second.” James Murray spoke NHS ConfedExpo about working with NHS staff to modernise the NHS for the future. Read his speech in full:

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"We did not need to be in this position. These strikes were unnecessary." @WesStreeting explains why 👇 Watch his message to NHS staff continuing to work during strikes.
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"We did not need to be in this position. These strikes were unnecessary." @WesStreeting explains why 👇 Watch his message to NHS staff continuing to work during strikes.

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387,487 views • 1 year ago

Better scanning than Declan Rice, CDCs offer more than just fast and immaculate shoulder checks. Post-Appointment Tactical Analysis provided by Courtney, a CDC patient. At the end of the day, these three points are the most important 👇
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Better scanning than Declan Rice, CDCs offer more than just fast and immaculate shoulder checks. Post-Appointment Tactical Analysis provided by Courtney, a CDC patient. At the end of the day, these three points are the most important 👇

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12,754 views • 8 days ago

From today, the NHS will offer free chickenpox vaccinations as part of its routine childhood immunisation programme. This will keep more children well and in school, protecting them from a disease that can be serious, and reduce the time parents take off work to care for them.
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From today, the NHS will offer free chickenpox vaccinations as part of its routine childhood immunisation programme. This will keep more children well and in school, protecting them from a disease that can be serious, and reduce the time parents take off work to care for them.

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Soon, patients in England will be able to use the NHS App to get the right support more quickly. Our new AI-assisted triage tool will also ease pressure across the NHS. James Murray explained to Laura Kuenssberg how it works 👇
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Soon, patients in England will be able to use the NHS App to get the right support more quickly. Our new AI-assisted triage tool will also ease pressure across the NHS. James Murray explained to Laura Kuenssberg how it works 👇

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20,155 views • 14 days ago

As the NHS turns 78, we're accelerating a major rollout of new AI tools to cut waiting lists and improve care for millions of patients. @JamesMurray_ldn visited St George's, Epsom and St Helier to see how AI notetaking lets clinicians to spend more time with patients in A&E.
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As the NHS turns 78, we're accelerating a major rollout of new AI tools to cut waiting lists and improve care for millions of patients. @JamesMurray_ldn visited St George's, Epsom and St Helier to see how AI notetaking lets clinicians to spend more time with patients in A&E.

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19,708 views • 14 days ago

Welcome Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting. We look forward to helping you deliver the government’s mission to build an NHS fit for the future.
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Welcome Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting. We look forward to helping you deliver the government’s mission to build an NHS fit for the future.

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636,221 views • 2 years ago

"Resident doctors are, by a country mile, the standout winners of the entire public sector workforce when it comes to the pay rises they have received." Wes Streeting makes clear everything the BMA Resident Doctors Committee have said no to.
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"Resident doctors are, by a country mile, the standout winners of the entire public sector workforce when it comes to the pay rises they have received." Wes Streeting makes clear everything the BMA Resident Doctors Committee have said no to.

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100,524 views • 3 months ago

📋 From 4,000 patients waiting at the end of 2021... ...to fewer than 20 now 📋 🎯 How the Huddersfield Royal Infirmary Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust cut its waiting list 👇 Our Elective Reform Plan will take the best of the NHS to the rest of the NHS:
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📋 From 4,000 patients waiting at the end of 2021... ...to fewer than 20 now 📋 🎯 How the Huddersfield Royal Infirmary Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust cut its waiting list 👇 Our Elective Reform Plan will take the best of the NHS to the rest of the NHS:

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424,073 views • 1 year ago

.Professor Chris Whitty Professor Sir Chris Whitty explains what the Tobacco and Vapes Act, which became law today, means for future generations. From 1 January 2027, no one born on or after 1 January 2009 will legally be sold tobacco, creating the UK's first smoke-free generation. Read more:
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.Professor Chris Whitty Professor Sir Chris Whitty explains what the Tobacco and Vapes Act, which became law today, means for future generations. From 1 January 2027, no one born on or after 1 January 2009 will legally be sold tobacco, creating the UK's first smoke-free generation. Read more:

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73,333 views • 2 months ago