DHSC (UK) · Jul 16, 2026
Independent report: Flu vaccines 2027 to 2028: JCVI advice, 16 July 2026
Statement from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) about vaccines for the 2027 to 2028 influenza season.
Global Health · page 7
UK, EU & international health agencies
NHS England · Jul 16, 2026
Cancer patients rate NHS care highly as record numbers checked and treated
Tens of thousands of cancer patients have rated the care they received from the NHS as nearly 9 out of 10, as NHS teams see and treat record numbers of people for the disease. The latest patient experience figures come as NHS cancer checks have reached nearly 3.4 million in a year – more than doubling in the last decade. The number of patients receiving cancer […]
MHRA (UK) · Jul 16, 2026
MHRA delivers record performance as 2025-26 Annual Report and Accounts confirms growing global influence
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published its 2025–26 Annual Report and Accounts highlighting a year of strong and consistent delivery as set out in the agency’s first Results and Forecast report earlier this year.
DHSC (UK) · Jul 16, 2026
Policy paper: Framework agreement between DHSC and the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority: 2026 to 2029
Describes the working relationship between the Department of Health and Social Care and the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority.
UKHSA (UK) · Jul 16, 2026
Guidance: Bloodborne viruses: managing risk in bomb blast victims
Guidance on managing risk of bloodborne viruses (BBVs), such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV, in bomb blast victims.
DHSC (UK) · Jul 16, 2026
Care workers to be represented in fair pay agreements
New negotiating body to be set up as part of the first ever adult social care fair pay agreement, representing millions of care workers.
DHSC (UK) · Jul 15, 2026
Every baby in England to get life-saving genetic test from birth
All babies in England will be screened for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).
DHSC (UK) · Jul 15, 2026
Correspondence: Review Body on Doctors' and Dentists' Remuneration remit letter: 2027 to 2028
Letter about the pay round for the financial year 2027 to 2028 from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration (DDRB).
DHSC (UK) · Jul 15, 2026
Correspondence: NHS Pay Review Body remit letter: 2027 to 2028
Letter about the pay round for the financial year 2027 to 2028 from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to the NHS Pay Review Body (NHSPRB).
DHSC (UK) · Jul 15, 2026
Correspondence: Senior Salaries Review Body remit letter: 2027 to 2028
Letter about the pay round for the financial year 2027 to 2028 from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to the Senior Salaries Review Body.
MHRA (UK) · Jul 15, 2026
Updated warnings for botulinum toxin products following rare cases of botulism
The MHRA is strengthening safety warnings for all botulinum toxin type A products, following reports of rare cases of botulism linked to their use.
MHRA (UK) · Jul 15, 2026
UK-donor plasma given go-ahead for new medicines
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved the use of UK‑donor plasma for five high‑priority plasma-derived medicinal products.
MHRA (UK) · Jul 15, 2026
Botulinum toxin type A products: updated warnings regarding risk of iatrogenic botulism
Cases of iatrogenic botulism have been reported following the therapeutic or cosmetic use of botulinum toxin containing products where the toxin’s effect extends beyond the area of treatment. Patients should seek immediate medical advice if they experience signs and symptoms.
UKHSA (UK) · Jul 15, 2026
Official Statistics: Surveillance of bloodstream infections in intensive care units, England: 2025
Annual report and data tables showing how often bloodstream infections occur in critical care in England, the microbes that cause them, and linked factors.
MHRA (UK) · Jul 15, 2026
Guidance: Medical devices: list of UK approved bodies
Details of the organisations that are currently approved to undertake conformity assessments on medical devices.
MHRA (UK) · Jul 15, 2026
Clinical trials for medicines: Clinical Trials Regulations transitional arrangements
Guidance on transitional arrangements for the Clinical Trials Regulations.
DHSC (UK) · Jul 15, 2026
Policy paper: British Sign Language (BSL) 5-year plan: Department of Health and Social Care
This plan sets out how the Department of Health and Social Care plans to improve the use of BSL in its communications in the next 5 years. Includes an annual progress update.
EMA (EU) · Jul 15, 2026
EMA and EISMEA boost cooperation to accelerate health innovations
EMA and the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) have strengthened their cooperation in support of health innovation in the European Union (EU). Today…, Enabling innovation is central to our public health mission to bring new treatments to patients. Our collaboration with EISMEA helps us better support innovators to…, The earlier health innovators can engage with regulatory expertise, the better equipped they are to make informed development decisions, reduce risk and achieve our…, EMA and EISMEA will continue to work together on horizon scanning and regulatory…
MHRA (UK) · Jul 15, 2026
Clinical trials for medicines: collection, verification and reporting of safety events
Guidance on the collection, verification, and reporting of safety events in clinical trials of an investigational medicinal product.
DHSC (UK) · Jul 15, 2026
Government and Joe Wicks support families to stay active
Families across the country are being encouraged to help children stay active over the summer holidays.
MHRA (UK) · Jul 15, 2026
Corporate report: Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency Annual Report and Accounts 2025 to 2026
MHRA annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026.
EMA (EU) · Jul 15, 2026
Executive Director Emer Cooke's speech at the European Parliament's Committee on Public Health
Brussels, 14 July 2026Check against delivery (The published text is based on the prepared speech. Minor differences may have occurred during delivery)Dear Ms Jerkovic, dear…
UKHSA (UK) · Jul 15, 2026
Guidance: Pathogen genomics at Porton Down
The Pathogen Genomics Department at Porton Down provides a sequencing service for SARS-CoV-2 for customers across the NHS and UKHSA.
UKHSA (UK) · Jul 15, 2026
Policy paper: Framework agreement between DHSC and the UK Health Security Agency: 2026 to 2029
Describes the working relationship between the Department of Health and Social Care and the UK Health Security Agency.