# DHSC

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Policy

Government promises "more depth" on hub & spoke proposals

A Government publication paves the way for a consultation in the coming months.

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NPA

All change in the ministerial team in England

NPA chief Mark Lyonette on recent changes to the DHSC team.

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Public health

OHID has mission to level up health disparities

Office for Health Improvement and Disparities is one of two bodies taking over roles of Public Health England

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NPA

NPA wants competition watchdog to weigh in on hub & spoke

CMA should “look into” hub and spoke dispensing to ensure fairness, says NPA.

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Policy

Charity attacks plans to raise free prescription age to 66

The Government plans to increase the age for prescription exemptions to 66 years.

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PSNC

Dukes to leave PSNC in September

PSNC chief executive Simon Dukes will leave his post at the end of September after just over three and-a-half years in the role.

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Respiratory

DH sets ambitious targets for winter flu programme

The Department of Health and Social Care announces that it aims to vaccinate 85 per cent of people aged 65 and over against influenza.

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PSNC

PSNC: Use 'best judgement' in claiming Covid costs

PSNC chief Simon Dukes has urged contractors to "use their best judgement" when putting together their Covid costs evidence.   

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Pharmacy teams could soon be wearing transparent masks

The DHSC said the masks could be used by staff when talking to deaf patients who need to lip-read and dementia sufferers.

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NHS

Government launches obesity programme for kids and adults

The Department of Health and Social Care said the scheme is being supported by £12 million of Government funding. 

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