A revolutionary tumour-stopping drug for lung cancer will be made available to anyone who is eligible, thanks to a new deal announced today. Read how hundreds more patients will now be able to receive this first-of-its-kind treatment. ➡️ england.nhs.uk/2022/03/hundre…

A snippet of just some of the excellent work the #NHS is doing to offer life-changing & sometimes life-saving #medicines across the country

With partners NICE and Department of Health and Social Care we’ve taken a big step with our #AMR pilot where the UK is really ‘punching above its weight’ to provide a model for health systems Worldwide. bbc.in/3KAWPKk

Really pleased to get this over the line, opening a new avenue for fast-tracked patient access to cutting-edge meds. A massive team effort at NHS England alongside colleagues at NICE and DHSC Media Centre

The NHS is rolling out two superbug busting drugs through a world-first subscription deal helping tackle antimicrobial resistance — NHS Chief Executive Amanda Pritchard announced at NHS ConfedExpo today. Read what this pioneering deal means for patients. ➡️ england.nhs.uk/2022/06/nhs-la…

A great read on how collaboration can help to ensure that NHS patients fully benefit from innovative treatments for rare conditions

“One of the values written into the NHS constitution is simply, ‘Everyone counts’ – noting that wasted resources are wasted opportunities for others. I have always found that to be a very pertinent and powerful proposition to be dedicated to.

Really interesting piece in The Times and The Sunday Times from @drmarkporter highlighting how NICE approved treatments offered on the NHS England are improving the outlook for people affected by breast cancer bit.ly/3xS2rvi

A great step forward with the #medicinesrepurposing programme written-up by my colleague Rosie Lovett - a result of collaboration with health system partners and key stakeholders like @Britishgenerics Hear more Beacon for Rare Diseases next week bit.ly/3ypoucW

Reuben's story is a great example of the immediate impact & future potential of genetic testing. Alongside the NHS' track record of adopting cutting-edge treatments - including new cell & gene therapies - rapid testing & treatment can be a powerful combo bbc.co.uk/news/health-63…

I'm delighted that pembrolizumab with chemotherapy will be available to women with triple negative breast cancer following another NHS deal. This will benefit up to 1,600 patients each year – like NHS nurse, Lauren who is now almost five years cancer free. bbc.co.uk/news/health-63…

Around 9,000 men with one of the most advanced forms of prostate cancer will be eligible for a new life-extending treatment on the NHS. This will be the first roll-out of the treatment in Europe. Read more. 👉 england.nhs.uk/2022/11/nhs-fa…

Fantastic news that, alongside publication of a new action-oriented plan for local health & care systems, opioid prescriptions have been cut by 450k in less than 4 years. Read more: bit.ly/3kGCL1q

There is always enough doom & gloom to go around, so great to see and share this heart warmer

The NHS is set to eliminate hepatitis C in England by 2025 — ahead of the rest of the world and the World Health Organization (WHO) 2030 target. @NHSEnglandNMD Professor Sir Stephen Powis explains how the NHS is working with charities like St Mungo's to screen and treat vulnerable people for hepatitis C.

'It has enabled me to thrive despite having an advanced and incurable cancer diagnosis.' Hundreds of women like Grace with an advanced form of womb cancer could see their survival chances boosted from today with a life-extending new treatment. england.nhs.uk/2023/05/nhs-ro…

A great example of how #NHS commercial deals for HIV and hepatitis medicines are combining with innovative testing & case finding to help expand care and treatment in all communities. All (and only) possible because of frontline #healthcare professionals like Elly.

Really pleased to be able to share this story today, having first communicated our ambition to majorly expand DOAC use in Oct'21, and supported rollout over the past 18 months we're on track to save many more lives, and prevent potentially debilitating strokes.

Ann Jarvis from NHS England has published a new blog about disease modifying treatments for Alzheimer's disease and the challenges and opportunities that come with them Read it here👇 england.nhs.uk/blog/preparing…

Really welcome blog from NHS England today. 👍 Keeping the voices of people who might benefit from these treatments, & their clinicians, at the heart of their plans will be vital. england.nhs.uk/blog/preparing…