In the biggest change to the welfare state since the creation of the NHS, everyone who needs care when they are old or disabled will get it for free, Health Secretary Andy Burnham announced today as he launched the National Care Service in England.

A new organisation is being set up to help NHS and social care bodies plan their workforce around delivering more productive and people centred care, Health Minister Ann Keen announced today.

Organ donors will in future be allowed to donate their organs to a family member or close friend in need of a transplant under new rules, Health Minister Ann Keen announced today.

A new C.difficile objective will be introduced to drive down infections even further and ensure that all NHS organisations strive towards the level of the very best

Older teens urged to check vaccine status due to a high number of mumps cases in 2009

The NHS met a number of key commitments on healthcare priorities at the end of last year.

NHS to expand in the global market

A strategic and independent review of the UK response to swine flu was announced today by the Government.

The Department of Health and the NHS announced that it will deliver £4.35bn of savings.

Secretary of State for Health, Andy Burnham has appointed Steve Bundred as the new Chair of Monitor.

The NHS is marking the outstanding progress in cardiac care since 2000 and looking forward to further improving services.

Professor Louis Appleby will be the first National Clinical Director for Health and Criminal Justice it was announced today.

Three leading voices in equality issues have today joined the NHS Equality and Diversity Council as lay members.

Revolutionary bed pods and screening systems, modular toilets and washrooms and a redesigned patient gown are just some design prototypes to improve patient privacy and dignity unveiled by Health Minister Ann Keen at the Design Council today.

Patients with very rare conditions will be given access to drugs and services not previously available on the NHS, Health Minister Mike O'Brien announced today.

Up to £10 million of funding to research the affects of acute trauma, particularly for military personnel was announced today by Health Minister Mike O'Brien.

The hub is to support delivery of the ambitious cross-government strategy, Valuing Employment Now, which aims to radically increase the number of people with moderate and severe learning disabilities in employment by 2025.

Action to end the wheelchair postcode lottery

Swine Flu vaccine available for the protection of travellers

Fresh fruit and veg will be more widely available in low income areas