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We support ministers in leading the nation’s health and social care to help people live more independent, healthier lives for longer.
England
Joined May 2009
Earlier this week in Liverpool at @hospiceuk's conference, I set out our plans to transform palliative and end-of-life care. We will work with the sector to deliver compassionate care in every community, giving patients and families the care and support they deserve.
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November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. @IntuitiveSurg robotic-assisted bronchoscopy helps clinicians reach hard-to-access lung nodules for precise biopsies, reducing delays and improving outcomes. Watch to find out more 🫁
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Delighted to announce @nicolablackwood as the chair of the Health Data Research Service. We’re slashing red tape to accelerate lifesaving research that will deliver better treatments for patients faster.
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The Budget protects the record investment in our NHS that has cut waiting lists by over 230,000. We'll bring them down even further and shift care closer to home so it's organised around you. Find out more: https://t.co/pZuZgRHhFW
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Over 8 million people submitted their GP request online in October, a 21% increase on September. We’re working to make it as easy as possible for people to contact their GP practice for help when they need it. Read more ℹ️ https://t.co/AiVDGTMgzp
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I know how much the NHS means to you, your friends and family. That is why I am protecting record investment to help bring waiting lists down further.
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Prime Minister Sir @Keir_Starmer, Chancellor of the Exchequer @RachelReevesMP, and Health and Social Care Secretary @wesstreeting visited UCLH yesterday to meet staff and hear about their experiences of working in the #NHS over a cup of tea. Read more: https://t.co/QMY4BpDou6
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The @DHSCgovuk have opened their public consultation on the adult social care fair pay agreement process, helping to shape the future of our care sector. We encourage the care sector workforce to have your say by January 16 2026. 🔗 https://t.co/cSeniKNSfz
#CareSector #FairPay
We are investing £500 million into the first ever Fair Pay Agreement for adult social care to improve pay and conditions. A public consultation is live. Help shape the future of the sector. Have your say by 16 January 2026: https://t.co/zA8JIqh5x3
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🚨 Prescription charges are staying under a tenner. No one’s health should be at risk because they can’t afford their medication. We're keeping costs down for hard-working people so they can get the treatment they need.
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It was a pleasure to show Minister @SKinnock the great work going on in our Hillingdon Neighbourhood Health Service.
Neighbourhood Health Centres bring care into local communities, so patients avoid the frustration of being passed around the system. @SKinnock visited @TheConfedHill to see this in action 👇 We're delivering another 250 centres, starting in the most deprived areas.
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We are protecting our NHS with record investment to bring down waiting lists further. And by launching 250 neighbourhood health centres across the country, we're bringing healthcare services to your doorstep.
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A Budget that focuses on the priorities of the British people. Cutting waiting lists, cutting our debt and borrowing, and cutting the cost of living. Click below to read the Budget in full. https://t.co/Jyg7n1r1RR
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Today from 12.30pm the Chancellor of the Exchequer @RachelReevesMP will deliver the Budget Statement. 🔴 Watch live with #BSL interpretation on UK Parliament ⬇️ https://t.co/Om3AZvCu7p
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Chancellor @RachelReevesMP has left Number 11 to deliver her Budget to the @HouseofCommons.
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A Budget that cuts waiting lists, that cuts our debt and borrowing, and cuts the cost of living. That is my commitment to you.
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We welcome the UK Government’s announcement that the Soft Drinks Industry Levy threshold will be lowered to 4.5g, and will now include sugary-milk based drinks. We’ve long called for these steps to help cut sugar intake, support healthier choices & reduce cancer risk.
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. https://t.co/pI3OSGYDCL
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Great to visit @TheConfedHill Neighbourhood Health Centre and see different services working in partnership to give patients better care in their community. Hundreds more centres like this will end the postcode lottery of access to healthcare - getting our NHS fit for the future
Neighbourhood Health Centres bring care into local communities, so patients avoid the frustration of being passed around the system. @SKinnock visited @TheConfedHill to see this in action 👇 We're delivering another 250 centres, starting in the most deprived areas.
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🧵 We're delighted to welcome @wesstreeting to our #KFChildrensHealth event today, run in partnership with @barnardos.
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With £300 million of fresh investment in NHS technology, we’re making it easier for staff to spend more time on what matters most - the patient - by reducing the burden of admin tasks.
💥 We're bringing the NHS to your doorstep with 250 new Neighbourhood Health Centres. GPs, nurses and local health teams all under one roof, putting patients first and ending the postcode lottery of care. This is the modern NHS, built around you 🫵 https://t.co/TZSBL9gwKB
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