Pharmacy contractors should note changes from 1 June 2026 to the method of reporting temporary suspensions to their integrated care board (ICB). Currently contractors can report via the Manage Your ...

Patients will receive better support to help them stay in and get back to work, thanks to a £25 million funding boost for a pilot scheme in areas of high economic inactivity. Health and growth acceler ...

Letter from Dr Amanda Doyle, National Director for Primary Care and Community Services, providing information on arrangements for the 2026/27 GP contract.

For most people, general practice is the front door to the NHS. However, talking to patients and GPs from across the UK has shown that too many people feel they are opening the door to a maze. This jo ...

People living with vitiligo affecting their face are to be offered the first approved medicine on the NHS to restore lost skin colour. The new cream, known as ruxolitinib, will be offered to nearly ...

This letter confirms the progress made by integrated care boards and dental teams in increasing access to dental care, including urgent care, over the past year. It sets out the next steps following ...

This report examines the current reality of adult social care in England. Drawing on a survey of professionals and in-depth interviews with senior leaders, the research reveals that high-quality care ...

The NHS is undergoing unprecedented transformation. With the rollout of the 10 Year Health Plan, the shift from hospital to community care, digital-first services, and major structural reforms, ...

Advice and Guidance (A&G) services provide primary care with continued access to specialist clinical advice, enabling a patient’s care to be managed in the most appropriate setting. In this episode of ...

The government is increasing the amount that working age adults who receive social care can keep after paying for home care (known as the Minimum Income Guarantee) by 7% from April to ensure that ...

Community Pharmacy England has issued a briefing on the urgent supply of medicines and appliances strand of Pharmacy First.

This resource, co-produced by Heart UK and NHS England, outlines who is most at risk of high cholesterol and supports people to take an active role in lowering their risk. It is helpful for those who ...