Announcements tracker
What health authorities announced
1,950 announcements from official sources, each one linking straight to the document that issued it. We record what was announced and who announced it. We do not rewrite it.
- gov.uk — Health and Social CareUnited Kingdom30 Sept 2026
Support for families and babies rolled out to all family hubs
Government expands Healthy Babies support, boosts adult social care workforce and backs NHS action on violence against women.
- gov.uk — Health and Social CareUnited Kingdom28 Sept 2026
Leeds review sets out terms of reference for investigation
Independent review into Leeds maternity and neonatal care sets out terms of reference for investigation.
- gov.uk — Health and Social CareUnited Kingdom24 Sept 2026
UKHSA priorities in 2026 to 2027
Letter from Health Minister Dame Diana Johnson MP confirming the UK Health Security Agency’s (UKHSA) role and priorities for the financial year 2026 to 2027.
- gov.uk — Health and Social CareUnited Kingdom22 Sept 2026
Keep Britain Working review update: a national growth opportunity, September 2026
September 2026 update on implementing the independent review of employers' role in tackling health based economic inactivity and promoting healthy and inclusive workplaces to change outcomes, improve lives and drive…
- gov.uk — Health and Social CareUnited Kingdom21 Sept 2026
Thousands invited to register for public panel for independent commission on adult social care
Baroness Louise Casey's independent commission on adult social care is inviting people to join public panels as part of the Big Conversation on Care.
- gov.uk — Health and Social CareUnited Kingdom20 Sept 2026
Expert team to drive improvements in cancer care
Government announces new National Cancer Board, whose first meeting is today (21 September 2026).
- gov.uk — Health and Social CareUnited Kingdom17 Sept 2026
Minister of State for Social Care and Mental Health speech on dementia
Minister Alison McGovern delivered the keynote speech at the Alzheimer's Society Conference 2026 in London, highlighting the government's action on dementia.
- gov.uk — Health and Social CareUnited Kingdom17 Sept 2026
Chair appointed to lead Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys Trust inquiry
Chair to the public inquiry into mental health care at Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) appointed.
- gov.uk — Health and Social CareUnited Kingdom16 Sept 2026
Six neighbourhood health trailblazers to transform care
New neighbourhood health investment partnership to bring care closer to home and tackle health inequalities.
- gov.uk — Health and Social CareUnited Kingdom15 Sept 2026
Government response to the Thirlwall Inquiry
The Secretary of State has apologised to families and set out urgent action following the Thirlwall Inquiry’s findings, published on 15 September.
- gov.uk — Health and Social CareUnited Kingdom15 Sept 2026
Government to act on Thirlwall patient safety recommendations
The government outlines plans to strengthen NHS safeguarding, accountability and neonatal safety, including work on 'cot cams'.
- gov.uk — Health and Social CareUnited Kingdom9 Sept 2026
Over £1.5 billion to help NHS withstand year-round pressure
More than 950 projects will make NHS hospitals safer, more resilient and better equipped to care for patients.
- gov.uk — Health and Social CareUnited Kingdom31 Aug 2026
Upfront help cuts placement costs for healthcare students
From 2026 to 2027, eligible healthcare students can get travel and accommodation costs upfront, easing financial pressure and supporting rural placements.
- gov.uk — Health and Social CareUnited Kingdom5 Aug 2026
Major expansion of community mental health support across England
£343 million plan will open 159 NHS mental health centres in England, giving people earlier local support and specialist crisis care outside A&E.
- gov.uk — Health and Social CareUnited Kingdom5 Aug 2026
Patients with motor neurone disease set for fast-tracked care
Health and Social Care Secretary announces faster access to care and support for motor neurone disease patients during a visit to the Rob Burrow Centre.
- gov.uk — Health and Social CareUnited Kingdom4 Aug 2026
Keep Britain Working review update: June 2026
June 2026 update on implementing the independent review of employers' role in tackling health based economic inactivity and promoting healthy and inclusive workplaces.
- gov.uk — Health and Social CareUnited Kingdom31 Jul 2026
Government takes action to crack down on rogue funeral operators
Urgent work to take place to protect bereaved families.
- gov.uk — Health and Social CareUnited Kingdom30 Jul 2026
NHS and industry join forces on next generation of hospitals
NHS trusts and construction partners have signed agreements to deliver the next phase of the New Hospital Programme.
- gov.uk — Health and Social CareUnited Kingdom22 Jul 2026
£4.5 million to improve Berkshire maternity and neonatal services
Mothers and babies in focus as £4.5 million funding rolled out to improve Berkshire maternity and neonatal services.
- gov.uk — Health and Social CareUnited Kingdom16 Jul 2026
Children’s health further protected with energy drinks ban
The government will ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under 16s in England from April 2027.