Matt Hancock has resigned as Health and Social Care Secretary after admitting to breaching social distancing rules.
The new Health and Social Care Secretary's appointment came after a tumultuous weekend which saw the resignation of Matt Hancock.
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Patients are to gain better access and greater control over their health and care data under new proposals.
Health & Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock is to answer MPs’ questions this week on the government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The news comes after a survey found that 70% of home care providers in the UK believe that COVID vaccinations should be made compulsory for the workforce.
Matt Hancock has confirmed that the government is looking at the possibility of mandatory care worker vaccines.
The Health and Social Care Secretary said the funding will help with infection control and testing to allow more of those receiving care to see their loved ones.
The news follows the government’s announcement that everyone in the top four priority groups has been offered a jab.
The Secretary of State will be given enhanced powers to intervene in the provision of social care, according to a leaked document.
GMB has written to Matt Hancock, warning him that in order to save lives, health and social care workers must be provided with full PPE.