New leader appointed for construction of 40 new hospitals by 2030
Natalie Forrest, Senior Responsible Officer of the New Hospital Programme The UK Government’s commitment to build 40 new hospitals by 2030 has been boosted by…
PM unveils tougher national restrictions as NHS “weeks from being overwhelmed”
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced new national COVID-19 restrictions in England from Thursday 5 November, meaning that everyone must stay at home with a…
New supported housing guidance to improve standards for vulnerable people in the UK
The UK Government has published a new National Statement of Expectations (NSE) for supported housing, which aims to help elderly and disabled people live more…
New printable face mask exemption cards to help disabled people to communicate their status to others
To help those with physical or mental disabilities communicate their face mask exemption status clearly to others, the UK Government has published some new, wearable…
Changing Places toilets for severely disabled people to be compulsory in new public buildings
A Closomat Changing Places facility The UK Government has announced that Changing Places toilets for disabled people will become mandatory in new public buildings, which…
New Health and Care Visa to make it easier for healthcare professionals worldwide to come to the UK
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced a new Health and Care Visa to make it cheaper, quicker and easier for healthcare…
New shielding guidelines come into effect for clinically extremely vulnerable people
Coming into effect today (6th of July), the UK Government has published updated guidance for people who are shielding in England as it says COVID-19…
Thousands of lives to be saved in the UK with world-first coronavirus treatment
Announced by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), the UK Government has immediately authorised the NHS to use the world’s first coronavirus treatment…
Government launches new drive on coronavirus tests for frontline NHS staff
Announced by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), NHS staff will be first in line for a new coronavirus (COVID-19) testing programme being…
UK Government announces new points-based immigration system for 2021
The UK Government has announced a new points-based immigration system that will take place from the 1st of January 2021, once freedom of movement with…