My vision for social care is rooted in communities - it’s personal, local and accountable.

It's not just a vision though. Our reforms are turning it into a reality.

Brilliant to speak at ADASS's event last week about our plan. Read my full speech 👇

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Updates to the NHS Constitution for England aim to put patients first.

Proposed changes include accommodating requests from patients to be treated by doctors of the same biological sex when undergoing intimate care.

More details: gov.uk/government/new…

We're keen to hear whether you feel the NHS Constitution reflects the experiences you have and gives you the support you need in your care and your working lives.

Share your views in our consultation: gov.uk/government/con…

💬 Health Minister @MariaCaulfield: 'The MMR catch-up programme is making strong progress thanks to the tireless work of NHS staff, and I thank every parent or carer who has come forward to protect their children from these diseases.'

For help & guidance: nhs.uk/vaccinations/m…

Our plans to update the NHS Constitution put privacy, dignity and safety at the heart of the NHS, balancing the rights and needs of all patients to make a healthcare system that is faster, simpler and fairer for all.

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The latest stats show there now record numbers of doctors and nurses in England’s NHS.

I also want to see improvements to their working lives so they can focus on caring for their patients.

My article for The Telegraph 👇

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Since becoming Health and Social Care Secretary, I’ve listened to doctors’ concerns around working conditions.

There is much more to do to make the NHS a world leading employer. But today’s announcement is a step on that journey.

Find out what it means 👇

NEW: NICE has recommended a new life-extending drug combination treatment for children and teenagers with an aggressive form of #BrainCancer .

🏡 Can be taken at home instead of hospital
✅ Improves the length and quality of life for patients

More: nice.org.uk/News/Article/c…

✅ The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme is helping patients referred to it to lose over 8 pounds in 12 weeks on average.

📲 We're trialling new digital tools like this to help improve public health and ease pressure on our NHS - making the NHS faster, simpler and fairer.

Children and teenagers could benefit after a new targeted combination treatment for a rare, aggressive form of brain cancer was recommended today.

Find out more about how dabrafenib with trametinib works: nice.org.uk/News/Article/c…

#NICENews

Thank you Parkinson's UK and moversandshakerspod for coming to Department of Health and Social Care today to talk about #Parkinsons and the Parky Charter.

Saddened to hear of Frank Field’s passing.

I had the honour of working closely with him whilst tackling modern slavery.

He was a true gentleman who always acted with dignity, grace and good humour.

A great man.

The NHS is built on working people.

I spoke with Mail+ on how we are reforming Fit Notes and cracking down on the gaming of our welfare system.

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Hard working Brits know that being in work is good for your health and for the NHS.

I've written with Mel Stride on how we are reforming our welfare system to free up GP appointments and grow the economy.

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We're creating a faster, simpler and fairer NHS for patients.

🎙️ We caught up with Health & Social Care Secretary Victoria Atkins on the progress we've made so far 👇

Feat. Bob, Chief Whippet 🦮

Struggling with your health shouldn't mean the end of your career or your chance to earn income.

That why today we're announcing reforms to fit notes - helping people get the support they need to return, remain and thrive in work. (1/3)

Great to join Rishi Sunak as he set out how we will reform Fit Notes.

Helen Whately and Department for Work and Pensions will lead reform to:

✅Free up GP appointments.
✅Support people to stay and succeed in employment.
✅Enable people to experience the health benefits of good work.

Wishing you all the very best Karin and hope to see you across the dispatch box very soon.

🏃 Millions of people have started running through the NHS #CouchTo5K app developed in partnership with BBC Sport.

👟 It's a great way to improve fitness and wellbeing and can help support reducing the risk of long-term illness.

Download the free app: nhs.uk/better-health/…

If you are aged 75 or over or have a weakened immune system, you can now book your seasonal COVID-19 vaccine online or via the NHS App.

Visit nhs.uk/book-vaccine