Department of Health and Social Care

🏘️ We're bringing the NHS closer to home and making it work around the lives of patients. The first 27 Neighbourhood Health Centres will be one-stop shops for care in ordinary, hard-working communities. Part of our 10 Year Health Plan. Find out more: gov.uk/government/new…

We're upgrading 27 health centres to become part of our neighbourhood health programme. Hornsey Central Neighbourhood Health Centre in North London is one of them. @SKinnock visited to see the range of services it provides for the local community. More: gov.uk/government/new…

"We are at a point where the Resident Doctors Committee's expectations are beyond reasonable." @WesStreeting reacts after The BMA reject more frequent and fairer pay rises, more training places from this year, and more money in resident doctors’ pockets in favour of strikes.

We're changing how less healthy food and drink is defined and addressing the hidden sugars in food and drinks. This could mean 110,000 fewer child obesity cases and more junk food products facing restrictions on ads and promotions. Lear more: gov.uk/government/new…

We asked @WesStreeting to explain how we're going to improve underperforming NHS trusts so that all patients can expect the best level of care. We'll do whatever it takes to fix the NHS across the country.

✅ We're fixing our NHS. A new survey today reveals the biggest drop in dissatisfaction in the NHS since 1998. And from April, a new NHS Intensive Recovery programme will support trusts to tackle underperformance where waiting lists are the longest. @WesStreeting explains 👇

"We will not let the sort of hate we saw the other night stop the work that goes on here." Health Minister @KarinSmyth on the immediate action we've taken to support the @Hatzola community service after the antisemitic attack on its ambulances.

Today we've provided @Hatzola with four substitute vehicles from @LDN_Ambulance so this voluntary service can continue giving emergency care to anyone in need. We'll cover the cost of permanent replacements for those destroyed in this antisemitic attack. gov.uk/government/new…

The NHS is a universal service, owned by us to be there for ALL of us. Everyone should feel safe. No one should experience racism - especially from NHS staff. Following recent failures, we will make it easier to fire racist, antisemitic, NHS staff. thetimes.com/article/8404d2…

🆕 Latest on the meningitis outbreak in Kent: We’ve worked with academic experts to produce a new technical briefing. Early evidence and preliminary analyses provide strong reassurance that existing vaccinations and antibiotic treatments remain effective against this MenB strain.

Thanks to all teams and partners responding to the MenB outbreak in Kent. From delivering vaccines and antibiotics to supporting those affected, staff have worked quickly with real care during a very challenging time. Our thoughts remain with families and communities impacted.

It’s time for real action on asthma and lung conditions. A new partnership with the NHS, industry and charities, through @HealthInnovNet, will treat patients sooner and closer to home. Here’s @ZubirAhmed with the top three things you should know. More: gov.uk/government/new…

We continue to investigate the meningitis outbreak in Kent. No new cases have been confirmed since yesterday’s update. For more practical information about MenB, including details on signs and symptoms, and who is eligible for antibiotics and vaccination, read our blog post. ⬇️🔗

We are deeply saddened and shocked by the senseless attack in the early hours of this morning at the Hatzola Northwest ambulance base.   Hatzola NW, along with all Hatzola organisations, provides life-saving services without discrimination, regardless of faith or background. It is extremely distressing and difficult to comprehend that such a vital service could be targeted and attacked in such a way. 
We are working closely with the police and relevant support agencies to ensure the safety and security of our premises and resources, so that we can continue to respond swiftly to emergencies.

"This is a shocking, cowardly and despicable act of evil, an attack on the heart of London's Jewish community." @WesStreeting sets out our immediate action to support the local community following last night's antisemitic attack on Hatzola ambulances.

An attack on London's Jewish Community is an attack on all of us. We're supporting @Hatzola with substitute vehicles, with immediate support by @LDN_Ambulance and will fund permanent replacements. We won't stand by and allow this act of despicable evil to go unchecked.

This is a sickening attack on Jewish ambulances. Thank goodness there appear to be no injuries. Anyone with information should come forward to the Police. We must stand together against antisemitic hatred.

It's been one week since the first meningitis B case was confirmed in Kent. Thank you to everyone involved in dealing with the outbreak. Anyone with symptoms should call NHS 111 or in an emergency, phone 999. Read: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/18/men…

Our latest blog post explains who is eligible for the MenB vaccine and why vaccination is being offered alongside preventative antibiotics in response to the meningitis outbreak in Kent. 🔗 ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/20/who…

Watch @WesStreeting with the latest on the meningitis outbreak in Kent: 🔘 how it spreads 🔘 antibiotics and vaccination 🔘 symptoms to look out for Find out more: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/18/men…