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More than 85 million COVID vaccines administered across the UK, reports DHSC
pharmatimes
August 03, 2021
A total of 85,196,986 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UK according to the latest figures, with 46,851,145 people receiving a first dose (88.6%) and 38,345,841 people receiving both doses (72.5%).
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Gov’t reveals new strategy to improve support and care for autistic people
pharmatimes
July 22, 2021
A new multi-million pound strategy aimed at improving support and care for autistic people has been launched by the government 21st.
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Gov’t announces £2.45m funding to improve maternity safety
pharmatimes
July 07, 2021
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has earmarked £2.45m for measures to improve the safety of pregnant women and benefit NHS maternity staff.
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Over 600,000 COVID-19 tests genomically sequenced in the UK
pharmatimes
July 06, 2021
The UK has sequenced over 600,000 positive COVID-19 tests, providing ‘invaluable data’ in the fight against the virus, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) announced last Friday.
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JCVI recommends booster COVID-19 jabs for most vulnerable groups
pharmatimes
July 02, 2021
Interim advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) recommends plans to offer COVID-19 booster vaccines to the ‘most vulnerable’ groups from September.
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Gov’t injects £64m into clinical research plan
pharmatimes
June 24, 2021
The UK government has announced its plan to funnel £64m into a new plan designed to strengthen clinical research delivery in a bid to ‘save lives across the country’.
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University of Bradford to host COVID-19 vaccine booster trial
pharmatimes
June 02, 2021
The University of Bradford has announced that it will host COVID-19 vaccine booster trials at its Digital Health Enterprise Zone.
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Novacyt disputes COVID-19 testing contract with DHSC
pharmatimes
June 01, 2021
Clinical diagnostics company Novacyt has announced that it has taken legal advice regarding its ongoing dispute with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).
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UK bolsters COVID-19 variant testing capabilities with £29.3m investment
pharmatimes
May 07, 2021
The UK government has announced new investment to bolster testing capabilities in a bid to fast-track vaccines tailored for COVID-19 variants and help “future proof the country”, said Health Secretary Matt Hancock.
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UK Health Security Agency launches to address ‘future health threats’
pharmatimes
March 26, 2021
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced the launch of a new national agency to address external health threats – the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA).