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An early cancer diagnosis can be lifesaving. That's why we're backing a world-first trial to investigate whether simple blood tests can spot some of the most common cancers in their earliest stages. Innovation like this is key to our National Cancer Plan.
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@LGAComms new Fair Pay Agreement hub for adult social care providers is now available, bringing together updates, videos, FAQs and free webinars. Explore the hub to stay informed, book on a webinar, and keep up to date. Visit now: orlo.uk/GlR2w #AdultSocialCareFPA
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🎥 @jamesfrith speaks on @LBCNews about the new world-first trial to find out whether blood tests can spot abdominal cancers sooner.
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(1/6) Today we published the 2026 CMO Annual Report on health in rural areas and small towns. Health, and risk factors for health, are systematically different in rural and small town populations from larger urban areas. We must plan for this difference. gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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We are at the start of revolution in cancer diagnosis, and this trial will help us to find out whether blood tests can help GPs get the right patients to the right tests sooner, supporting earlier diagnosis when treatment is most likely to be successful.
An early cancer diagnosis can be lifesaving. That's why we're backing a world-first trial to investigate whether simple blood tests can spot some of the most common cancers in their earliest stages. Innovation like this is key to our National Cancer Plan.
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The new Manchester and Trafford CDC with its modern facilities and cutting-edge equipment will allow people to get checked quickly and conveniently. A great pleasure to meet the @MFTnhs staff and see how they're helping more people get the tests they need in their community.
✅ 125 more MRI and CT scanners from April 2024 ✅ An extra million scans ✅ Another NHS community diagnostic centre opened 📍 @KarinSmyth looks inside the new Manchester and Trafford CDC where @MFTnhs provide vital checks and tests in the heart of the local community.
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✅ 125 more MRI and CT scanners from April 2024 ✅ An extra million scans ✅ Another NHS community diagnostic centre opened 📍 @KarinSmyth looks inside the new Manchester and Trafford CDC where @MFTnhs provide vital checks and tests in the heart of the local community.
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✅ We’ve delivered 125 more scanners from April 2024 to March 2026, which means an extra one million scans. 🧑‍⚕️ This extra equipment is helping doctors to diagnose cancer and other serious conditions earlier and get patients into treatment sooner.
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Flu can be a serious illness, especially for vulnerable people. UK CMOs urge eligible groups to get vaccinated. Healthcare workers have a professional responsibility to protect patients from infectious diseases. We urge them to take up flu vaccination. nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccinat…
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We're rolling out a new early warning system in A&E units to help staff respond faster to signs that a child's health is deteriorating. It also gives families a clear way to raise any concerns they have, helping us all to keep children safe. More: england.nhs.uk/2026/11/new-n…
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As Breast Cancer awareness month draws to a close, thank you to all those campaigning to raise awareness, supporting patients and survivors, and improving treatment and care across the country. 🩷 At the Royal Marsden this week, I talked to clinicians, researchers and patients about their radiotherapy trial, which is radically reducing breast cancer treatment times. Our world leading scientists and our NHS coming together to transform cancer care and save lives. This kind of innovation is central to our National Cancer Plan. That's why I'm so pleased that @AshleyDalton_MP, who helped shape the Plan as a minister, is now our ministerial adviser, helping to keep patients at the heart of our work and drive forward progress.
We’re funding research to dramatically shorten breast cancer radiotherapy treatment. @YvetteCooperMP visited @RoyalMarsdenNHS to learn about a breakthrough trial. We’ve also appointed former health minister @AshleyDalton_MP to advise on delivering our National Cancer Plan. gov.uk/government/news/gover…
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We’re funding research to dramatically shorten breast cancer radiotherapy treatment. @YvetteCooperMP visited @RoyalMarsdenNHS to learn about a breakthrough trial. We’ve also appointed former health minister @AshleyDalton_MP to advise on delivering our National Cancer Plan. gov.uk/government/news/gover…
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We're investing £100 million in robotic-assisted surgery. The technology allows surgeons to make more precise movements, reducing complications and helping to speed up recovery. The result: safer operations, shorter waits and more time back with the people who matter.
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From today, it's illegal to sell any vape or nicotine product to under-18s anywhere in the UK 🚫 This will help protect children and young people from nicotine addiction, as part of the Tobacco and Vapes Act. Swipe to find out more 👉 gov.uk/government/news/under…
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The 2026 Budget is here. Supporting families. Backing businesses. Investing in Britain's future. Strengthening our security. Read the Budget in full. gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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Calling frontline care workers, personal assistants, and regulated professionals in adult social care. The 2026 Adult Social Care Workforce Survey ends soon. Shape the future of the sector, including the Fair Pay Agreement and National Care Service. brnw.ch/21x6HaN
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Add flu protection to your half-term plans. Missed the school flu vaccine? Catch-up clinics are running over half term in community venues. Children aged 2 and 3 can also get vaccinated at their GP surgery or a participating pharmacy. ➡️ nhs.uk/vaccinations/child-fl…
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We've made it faster to set up commercial clinical trials, from the submission for approval to the first patient approved. @JamesFrith visited @NHSBartsHealth to see a clinical trial in action, meet participants and speak to staff involved in this cutting-edge research.
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As a @DHSCgovuk Minister, I represented the UK Government at today's meeting of the European Coalition on the Control of Drugs. Hosted by the Italian government, representatives from around Europe shared their experiences of drug treatment and action to prevent drug use.
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