EXCL: DHSC-owned drug development company to cease manufacturing Exclusive
06 Mar Health & Social Care
EXCL: DHSC-owned drug development company to cease manufacturing
Demise of Porton Biopharma, which works with UKHSA, follows market challenges
Former civil servant named next MHRA chief
04 Mar Health & Social Care
Former civil servant named next MHRA chief
Lawrence Tallon joins regulator from Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
NHS England chief exec Amanda Pritchard stands down
25 Feb Health & Social Care
NHS England chief exec Amanda Pritchard stands down
Health secretary appoints James Mackey as "transition CEO” with a remit to “radically reshape” relationship with DHSC
Hancock speaks up for civil servants over ‘blocker’ accusations
19 Feb Health & Social Care
Hancock speaks up for civil servants over ‘blocker’ accusations
Former health secretary says initiatives usually fail because of opposition from the PM or secretaries of state
Government estate shrinks as MoD rationalises its property portolio
17 Feb Health & Social Care
Government estate shrinks as MoD rationalises its property portolio
Office and jobcentre closures have also contributed to reduction in government buildings
Civil service sick days fall as pandemic impact eases
31 Jan Health & Social Care
Civil service sick days fall as pandemic impact eases
Covid-19 makes up around 7% of civil service sickness absence in 2023-24, down from 21% the year before
Top health officials ‘have not been preparing NHS for the future’, MPs say
29 Jan Health & Social Care
Top health officials ‘have not been preparing NHS for the future’, MPs say
PAC report says DHSC and NHS officials lack ambition, fresh thinking and readiness to be radical
Jenny Harries to step down as UKHSA chief exec
27 Jan Health & Social Care
Jenny Harries to step down as UKHSA chief exec
Agency's chief scientific officer Isabel Oliver will also leave – to become chief medic for Wales
DHSC launches hunt for Wormald's successor as perm sec
24 Jan Health & Social Care
DHSC launches hunt for Wormald's successor as perm sec
Up to £200k salary on offer for next DHSC permanent secretary
Ministers sidestep ‘most important’ recommendation from first Covid Inquiry report
17 Jan Health & Social Care
Ministers sidestep ‘most important’ recommendation from first Covid Inquiry report
Government agrees "broadly" with panel's proposals, but swerves several key suggestions
Wales's chief medic steps down after eight years
14 Jan Health & Social Care
Wales's chief medic steps down after eight years
Frank Atherton says being chief medical officer has been the "highlight of my professional career"
MPs quiz DHSC on its response to NHS winter pressures
13 Jan Health & Social Care
MPs quiz DHSC on its response to NHS winter pressures
Health and Social Care Committee writes to Wes Streeting
Casey urged to 'go rogue' with social care commission
08 Jan Health & Social Care
Casey urged to 'go rogue' with social care commission
IfG says civil service stalwart should rip up remit in order to deliver what the nation needs
Louise Casey appointed to lead adult social care review
03 Jan Health & Social Care
Louise Casey appointed to lead adult social care review
Experienced government troubleshooter also picked as new government lead NED
MHCLG signs up as endometriosis-friendly employer
24 Dec 2024 Health & Social Care
MHCLG signs up as endometriosis-friendly employer
Department commits to improve support for staff affected by the common disease
No clear plan for NHS reform, says Audit Scotland
04 Dec 2024 Health & Social Care
No clear plan for NHS reform, says Audit Scotland
Auditor general calls for clarity on how NHS Scotland will address operational pressure and drive change
Covid corruption commissioner appointed
03 Dec 2024 Health & Social Care
Covid corruption commissioner appointed
Rachel Reeves says money clawed back by anti-fraud commissioner will go back into public services
Boosting pay and tackling poor performance should be on Office for Value for Money's agenda – report
18 Nov 2024 Health & Social Care
Boosting pay and tackling poor performance should be on Office for Value for Money's agenda – report
New unit should assess cost-benefit analysis of retaining poor performers versus managing them out, Reform think tank says
Covid Inquiry: Treasury and No.10 blocked NHS request for 10,000 extra beds
12 Nov 2024 Health & Social Care
Covid Inquiry: Treasury and No.10 blocked NHS request for 10,000 extra beds
NHS chief exec defends decisions on Nightingale Hospitals, which cost £358m but were largely unused
Public services facing financial uncertainty despite Budget spending boost – IfG
12 Nov 2024 Health & Social Care
Public services facing financial uncertainty despite Budget spending boost – IfG
It is “unlikely” that public services will see a notable improvement in performance next year, think tank warns
Ex-health secretary to lead DHSC board
11 Nov 2024 Health & Social Care
Ex-health secretary to lead DHSC board
"Big reforms" are needed for the NHS, says New Labour-era minister Alan Milburn
Budget: Reeves faces backlash from health and care services over NI hikes
01 Nov 2024 Health & Social Care
Budget: Reeves faces backlash from health and care services over NI hikes
GPs and hospices say failure to include them in "public sector compensation" arrangements will have dire consequences
CQC names next chief executive
16 Oct 2024 Health & Social Care
CQC names next chief executive
Julian Hartley set to take helm of regulator declared "unfit for purpose" by health secretary
DHSC offers £200k for 'outstanding' leader to head medicines regulator
30 Sep 2024 Health & Social Care
DHSC offers £200k for 'outstanding' leader to head medicines regulator
Candidates must be able to respond to "unprecedented evolution in medicines and medical technology", including genomics and AI