‘We didn’t see it coming’ says Sajid Javid of brother’s suicide
The ex-chancellor recalls his brother’s 2018 death in an interview to mark World Mental Health day. Source link
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Sajid Javid pledges NHS leadership changes after review finds bullying
Health Secretary Sajid Javid says the findings are “stark” ahead of the report’s publication later. Source link
UK monkeypox cases double to 20 – Sajid Javid
Health secretary says “most cases” have been mild and further doses of a vaccine have been ordered. Source link
Sajid Javid to review gender treatment for children
The health secretary has been considering changing the law to allow a review of GIDS being led Dr Hilary Cass, former president of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, to access a database of children who were treated by GIDS to see if any later regretted having treatments, such as puberty blockers. It … Read more
National Insurance: Sajid Javid defends tax hike choice for NHS funding
The health secretary says it would be “morally wrong” to put the burden onto future generations by borrowing the money. Source link
Shrewsbury maternity scandal: Sajid Javid promises ‘swift’ changes
Sajid Javid apologises over the maternity scandal and says the report paints a “harrowing” picture. Source link
Covid: Sajid Javid defends timing of end to Covid rules and free tests
It is a historic moment, the health secretary says – but he warns we must be ready for more variants. Source link
Covid: UK in a ‘race between virus and vaccine’ over Omicron, says Sajid Javid
Health Secretary Sajid Javid says 10 people are in hospital in England with the Omicron variant. Source link
Covid: Health Secretary Sajid Javid to detail new measures
The PM has already announced a tightening-up on mask-wearing and PCR tests for all arrivals in the UK. Source link
Sajid Javid says £5.9bn for NHS is ‘new money’
Health Secretary Sajid Javid has said the extra £5.6bn, which will be allocated to the NHS in this week’s Budget, will be “new money” to help tackle waiting lists and make sure patients get seen more quickly. Mr Javid said Chancellor Rishi Sunak would set out where the money was coming from in Wednesday’s Budget … Read more