Wes Streeting MP

More people were seen faster for scans including endoscopies, ultrasounds, and MRIs

New measures to make it a criminal offence for people who are not qualified as a nurse to use the title and mislead the public.

Government to roll out the Avoiding Brain Injury in Childbirth (ABC) programme nationally.

Government announces 29,000 extra bone scans will be delivered each year, helping with earlier diagnosis of illness such as osteoporosis.

The Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting spoke at the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw) Annual Conference in Blackpool.

Government announces £1.8 million investment to transform NHS care for veterans, serving personnel and their families.

Patients to access over 8.3 million new appointments this year, helping deliver the government’s Plan for Change.

Cancer 360 brings patient data into one central system, so clinicians can prioritise those most in need and see patients quicker

Millions of patients are getting a cost of living boost as the government freezes prescription charges for the first time in 3 years.

Reform of NHS App stops 1.5 million hospital appointments being missed, with 87% of hospitals now offering services through NHS App.

Government drives forward use of innovative artificial intelligence in hospitals as trials show dramatic reduction in admin with more time for patient care.

Interim trial data shows that the revolutionary technology has dramatically reduced admin.

Call for evidence will inform England’s first ever men’s health strategy to tackle the life expectancy gap.

Government backs world-leading trial of cutting-edge technology to diagnose bowel cancer earlier, harnessing the power of technology to treat patients.