Government funding for projects tackling health inequalities Government-funded project will develop a mapping tool to direct a mobile greengrocer to visit areas of Liverpool where social housing residents have limited access to fresh, nutritious food. gov.uk/government/new…

NHS dentistry contract to be reformed The government has announced reforms to dentistry services that will prioritise those with urgent and complex such as severe tooth decay. gov.uk/government/new…

New #Google partnership will help modernise outdated govt IT, upskill 100,000 civil servants in digital & AI by 2030 and secure better tech deals for the taxpayer. Read the latest NHS England thought leadership re: their new partnership with Google Cloud flickread.com/edition/html/i…

First phase of 10 Year Plan underway Govt launches first phase of its 10 Year Health Plan by writing to health chiefs & local authorities urging them to team up with local health and care providers, voluntary groups and members of their communities gov.uk/government/new…

Senedd passes legislation to give councils choice to introduce a small fee on overnight stays to raise&reinvest funding into local tourism Visitor Accommodation (Register&Levy) Etc. (Wales) Bill establishes first local tax designed&legislated for Wales gov.wales/senedd-passes-…

£85 million for 'Hospital at Home' in Scotland The Scottish government has invested £85 million in the provision of frail patients, helping them receive care at home and improving the flow of patients through hospitals. gov.scot/news/expanding…

Welsh govt announces young people will be able to travel on buses for £1 from Sept. Single fares will cost £1, with £3 day passes also available. The rate will apply to 16 to 21-year-olds, with the scheme extended to 5 to 15-year-olds from November. gov.wales/1-bus-fares-yo…

The govt is reforming the electricity system following a consultation in 2022 that decided between keeping wholesale price for all of Britain or splitting country into different pricing zones depending on their proximity to where electricity is generated gov.uk/government/new…

Social housing local connections requirements removed From today, the local connection requirements for young people under 25 leaving care and domestic abuse survivors will be removed, meaning they will be able to access social housing more easily. gov.uk/government/new…

New pilot to trial alternatives to GP fit notes Under a new pilot programme, 15 regions will trial a new method of supporting people with health conditions into employment, taking the pressure off GPs. gov.uk/government/new…

New data shows the NHS waiting list fell in May for the first time in 17 years, dropping by nearly 30,000 to 7.36 million. This is the lowest total since March 2023, with 60.9% waiting 18 weeks or less for planned care (highest proportion since July 2022) england.nhs.uk/2025/07/nhs-de…

The government has announced a £63M investment package for the UK’s electric infrastructure £8 million will go towards NHS England to power the electrification of ambulances & medical fleets across over 200 NHS sites gov.uk/government/new…

Junior travel inspectors to boost active travel A new initiative will see primary school children becoming junior active travel inspectors, with a new mission to help more kids cycle, walk, wheel, and scoot to schools gov.uk/government/new…

New pilot to trial alternatives to GP fit notes Under a new pilot programme, 15 regions will trial a new method of supporting people with health conditions into employment, taking the pressure off GPs. gov.uk/government/new…

£600,000 for London's high streets The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced a £600,000 injection into revitalising 12 high streets in the capital, with each one to receive £50,000. london.gov.uk/mayor-london-i…

Natural England is funding healthcare courses for nurses, therapists and other healthcare professionals from across Sussex to make more use of outdoor settings in treating those with poor mental health. gov.uk/government/new…

Drivers offered up to £3,750 discount to buy electric cars The cost of new electric cars costing up to £37K will soon be reduced by up to £3,750 under grants being introduced by the govt to encourage drivers to move away from petrol and diesel vehicles bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Physician associates need new job title, says review Physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs), who assist doctors in GP surgeries and hospitals, should be known as "assistants" to avoid confusing patients, an independent review says. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Govt launches new Life Sciences Sector Plan to grow economy & boost NHS Part of the Industrial Strategy, the new plan sets out a 10-year mission to harness British science&innovation to deliver long-term economic growth&a stronger, prevention-focused NHS gov.uk/government/new…

Oxfordshire County Council are piloting an initiative to let EV owners charge their cars outside of their own home, which will initially benefit 500 residents who don’t have their own driveway news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/residents-with… #ElectricVehicles #EVs #EVcharging