Department of Health and Social Care

Sajid Javid talks to General Sir Gordon Messenger about the importance of good leadership in health and social care.

The NHS and care system need the right leadership in place to tackle the Covid backlog and address disparities.

That's why we've accepted all the recommendations of a landmark review led by Sir Gordon and Dame Linda Pollard.

Watch to find out more about:

▶️ What is good leadership?
▶️ Recruiting the best leaders
▶️ The leadership review

Find out more: www.gov.uk/government/news/biggest-shake-up-in-hea…

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Department of Health and Social Care

Watch Dr Kiran Morjaria answer some of the most frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine including:

❓ Does the COVID-19 vaccination hurt?
❓ What should I do if I'm afraid of needles?
❓ Can I still have the vaccine if I've got allergies?
❓ Does the COVID-19 vaccine have long-term side effects?
❓ What if I'm anxious or have a panic attack?

Get more info on the vaccination from the NHS: nhs.uk/covidvaccine

3 years ago | [YT] | 1

Department of Health and Social Care

New measures are being introduced as a precaution to slow down the spread of the #OmicronVariant of #COVID19:

➡️Face coverings in shops & on public transport
➡️PCR tests for international arrivals
➡️Self-isolation for contacts of suspected Omicron cases

More info 🔽
www.gov.uk/government/news/prime-minister-sets-out…

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4 years ago | [YT] | 16

Department of Health and Social Care

We are giving people greater choice over when to start a family.

Learn more ▶️ www.gov.uk/government/news/prospective-parents-giv…

Following a public consultation, we are introducing proposals to increase the statutory storage limits for egg, sperm and embryos.

This will help provide:
▶️ less pressured decision-making for parents deciding on when to start a family
▶️ greater equality as storage limits will no longer be determined by medical need.

4 years ago | [YT] | 4

Department of Health and Social Care

Dr Amir Khan explains what we need to do to help control the spread of COVID-19 and keep life moving 👇🏽

🔵 Meet outside if you can
🔵 Let fresh air in when indoors
🔵 Wash hands regularly
🔵 Wear a face covering in crowded places
🔵 Check into venues using @NHSCOVID19app
🔵 Test twice a week

4 years ago (edited) | [YT] | 1

Department of Health and Social Care

Restrictions have now eased in England but visitors to care homes still need to:

✅ wear a mask
✅ limit close contact
✅ take a rapid #COVID19 test on the day of visit
✅ wash hands thoroughly
✅ use PPE provided

to help protect residents and staff.

Read the full guidance here ▶️ www.gov.uk/government/publications/visiting-care-h…

4 years ago | [YT] | 7

Department of Health and Social Care

The new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Sajid Javid visited St Thomas' Hospital on his first official visit and met staff who are working on the #COVID19 pandemic response.

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Department of Health and Social Care

The daily contact testing study is helping us to understand if daily testing can find new #COVID19 positive cases and potentially reduce the 10-day self-isolation period.

Watch Professor Isabel Oliver at Public Health England explain more 👇

If you’re contacted by NHS Test and Trace, do consider taking part in the study.

More info ▶️ www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-launch-40…

4 years ago | [YT] | 0

Department of Health and Social Care

The Wave Project is the only surf therapy course in the country & is funded by the #NHS.

The initiative uses surfing to support children & young people who have been diagnosed with mental health conditions.

CEO & founder Joe Taylor explains the benefits of the project.

Watch 👇

4 years ago | [YT] | 0

Department of Health and Social Care

Testing is playing a vital role in keeping life moving for us all.

Free #COVID19 tests are available for all adults in England.

More info:
nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/testing/get…

Click to view and find out which test you should be usingDown pointing backhand index

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