tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2025-04-28T13:21:46+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cost-of-living-boost-for-millions-as-prescription-charges-frozen 2025-04-28T13:21:46+01:00 Cost of living boost for millions as prescription charges frozen Millions of patients are getting a cost of living boost as the government freezes prescription charges for the first time in three years. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-services-for-patients-under-record-pharmacy-funding-deal 2025-03-31T00:00:00+01:00 New services for patients under record pharmacy funding deal Patients to benefit from new services thanks to funding deal agreed between the government and Community Pharmacy England. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/update-on-2-specialist-review-requirements-for-male-patients-already-taking-valproate 2025-02-13T16:00:54+00:00 Update on 2 specialist review requirements for male patients already taking valproate   A review by 2 specialists will remain in place for patients starting valproate under 55 years of age. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-opens-discussions-with-community-pharmacy-england-over-2526-funding-contract 2025-01-28T00:00:00+00:00 Government opens discussions with Community Pharmacy England over 2025 to 2026 funding contract The consultation will set the future direction for the community pharmacy sector. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/landmark-collaboration-with-largest-pharmaceutical-company 2024-10-14T00:00:00+01:00 Landmark collaboration with largest pharmaceutical company Collaboration announced at International Investment Summit, meeting the PM's ambitions to catalyse investment in the UK and proving the UK is open for business.  tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/health-and-social-care-secretary-speech-at-rcgp-conference 2024-10-04T00:00:00+01:00 Our ambition to rebuild general practice The Health and Social Care Secretary spoke at the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) annual conference 2024, in Liverpool. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/mhra-advises-men-taking-valproate-and-their-partners-to-use-effective-contraception 2024-09-05T15:03:04+01:00 MHRA advises men taking valproate and their partners to use effective contraception   Men taking valproate and their partners are being advised by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to use effective contraception because of new data suggesting a potential small increased risk of ha… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-to-make-medicines-dispensing-more-efficient 2024-05-13T00:00:00+01:00 Government to make medicines dispensing more efficient The changes will allow pharmacists to spend more time with patients, levelling the playing field between smaller pharmacies and larger chains. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-powers-for-dental-and-pharmacy-staff-to-free-up-appointments 2024-03-28T00:00:00+00:00 New powers for dental and pharmacy staff to free up appointments The move will streamline processes within dental and pharmacy settings and improve patient experiences. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/get-your-blood-pressure-checked 2024-03-11T00:00:00+00:00 Get your blood pressure checked Millions at risk from 'silent killer' as NHS campaign warns there are often 'no clues' when it comes to high blood pressure.  tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/500000-women-benefit-from-cheaper-hormone-replacement-therapy 2024-01-24T00:00:00+00:00 500,000 women benefit from cheaper hormone replacement therapy Half a million women in England have accessed cheaper HRT - the main treatment for negative menopause symptoms - since last April. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/womens-health-strategy-priorities-secretary-of-state-speech 2024-01-17T00:00:00+00:00 Women's Health Strategy: 2024 priorities The Health and Social Care Secretary, Victoria Atkins, spoke at the Woman's Health Summit to update on the Women's Health Strategy 2024 priorities. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/patients-and-pharmacies-to-benefit-from-changes-to-supervision 2023-12-07T00:00:00+00:00 Patients and pharmacies to benefit from changes to supervision Plans to make better use of pharmacies, improve access to primary care and maximise the contribution of pharmacy professionals set out in new consultation. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/major-national-strategy-to-reduce-number-of-tragic-suicides 2023-09-11T00:01:00+01:00 Major national strategy to reduce number of tragic suicides Government pledge to reduce England’s suicide rate within 2 and a half years with launch of new national suicide prevention strategy. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/all-gp-surgeries-in-england-to-have-digital-phonelines-by-march 2023-08-18T09:42:00+01:00 All GP surgeries in England to have digital phone lines by March 2024 Government plans to modernise and reform primary care progress as more than 1,000 general practices sign up for digital upgrades. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/free-prescription-age-frozen-at-60 2023-06-15T10:40:00+01:00 Free prescription age frozen at 60 Everyone aged 60 and over will continue to receive free prescriptions, the government has confirmed today. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/supply-update-hormone-replacement-therapy-medication-utrogestan 2023-05-20T09:39:00+01:00 Supply update: hormone replacement therapy medication Utrogestan® A serious shortage protocol (SSP) has been issued across the UK for Utrogestan® 100mg capsules today (19 May 2023). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/over-37700-women-access-cheaper-hormone-replacement-therapy-scheme 2023-04-04T14:59:00+01:00 Over 37,700 women access cheaper hormone replacement therapy scheme 37,700 women have purchased hormone replacement therapy (HRT) prescription prepayment certificates (PPC) following the launch, saving over £1.13 million. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-scheme-for-cheaper-hormone-replacement-therapy-launches 2023-04-01T00:15:00+01:00 New scheme for cheaper hormone replacement therapy launches From 1 April 2023, women in England will be able to access cheaper hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to help with menopause symptoms. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/hundreds-of-thousands-of-women-experiencing-menopause-symptoms-to-get-cheaper-hormone-replacement-therapy 2023-03-17T12:30:48+00:00 Hundreds of thousands of women experiencing menopause symptoms to get cheaper HRT Around 400,000 women across England will get better access to menopause support - saving hundreds of pounds and making treatment more accessible.