James Murray

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care 🇬🇧
Labour and Co-operative MP for Ealing North 🌹

[PoliticsHome @politicshome]

Our new Single Patient Record is expected to save around 500,000 hours of doctors' time each year, and could help prevent up to 20,000 A&E attendances annually

If we get these reforms right, the impact on clinicians and patients could be transformational, writes Health Secretary @jamesmurray_ldn https://t.co/dBpFYtb77q

[James Murray @jamesmurray_ldn]

I'm pleased the BMA has called off strikes next week.

That’s good news for patients, all NHS staff, and the taxpayer.

[Department of Health and Social Care @DHSCgovuk]

💬 @jamesmurray_ldn welcomes the BMA's decision to call off the resident doctor strikes which were due to take place next week.

Full statement 👇

[James Murray @jamesmurray_ldn]

We're launching a one-off MenB vaccination programme ahead of the 2026 academic year.

Following recent outbreaks we've decided to do this to protect those young people at the highest immediate risk.

Two doses are needed to be effective - the first will be available from July.

[NHS @NHSuk]

🆕 A free 2-dose MenB vaccine will be available for a limited time from end of July.

Who can have it?

- All current Year 13s

- Anyone either starting university as an undergrad or moving into further education halls for the first time in autumn 2026, aged under 25.

[Department of Health and Social Care @DHSCgovuk]

"We are going in the right direction and we must not ease our foot off the pedal for a second.”

@jamesmurray_ldn spoke @ConfedExpo about working with NHS staff to modernise the NHS for the future.

Read his speech in full: https://t.co/zFj1ROZW1z

[James Murray @jamesmurray_ldn]

Great to meet staff and patients @MFTnhs and see how AI is transforming diagnosis for lung cancer.

We’re rolling this tech out to every NHS trust in the country, which means millions more patients will benefit.

[Department of Health and Social Care @DHSCgovuk]

We're investing in AI to speed up cancer diagnosis for millions of NHS patients.

@jamesmurray_ldn visited @Wythenshawehosp @MFTnhs where this technology is already helping patients receive faster X-ray results.

Find out more:
https://t.co/I2VISmzXLZ

[James Murray @jamesmurray_ldn]

What I am bringing to the role of Secretary of State for Health and Social Care is not a change of course, but a change of gear.

I want to work with NHS staff across the country to build on progress, embrace innovation and deliver better care for patients.

[Department of Health and Social Care @DHSCgovuk]

"We are going in the right direction and we must not ease our foot off the pedal for a second.”

@jamesmurray_ldn spoke @ConfedExpo about working with NHS staff to modernise the NHS for the future.

Read his speech in full: https://t.co/zFj1ROZW1z

[James Murray @jamesmurray_ldn]

Great to hear directly from those supporting Black men to take part in prostate cancer research, alongside @DavidLammy, earlier this week.

Conversations like this are vital to closing the evidence gap and building a fairer system.

[Department of Health and Social Care @DHSCgovuk]

Health and Social Care Secretary @jamesmurray_ldn and Deputy Prime Minister @DavidLammy met with representatives of community organisations and @ProstateUK to hear about their work supporting Black men to be part of prostate cancer research.

[Department of Health and Social Care @DHSCgovuk]

With the Single Patient Record, NHS staff will be able to view your health and care history securely, wherever you're treated.

Here’s @PreetKGillMP with the key things you need to know.

[James Murray @jamesmurray_ldn]

I know that Jewish people, and everyone experiencing discrimination, need action not words.

Together with NHS England, we'll waste no time in setting Lord Mann’s recommendations in motion to build a health service that lives up to its founding values.

[Department of Health and Social Care @DHSCgovuk]

We are supporting all of the recommendations from Lord Mann's review to tackle antisemitism and other forms of racism across the NHS.

This will mean that both NHS patients and staff will be better protected against hate.

See the recommendations in full: https://t.co/junHIM6HBT

[James Murray @jamesmurray_ldn]

As a man in my 40s, prostate cancer is something I’m beginning to think more about.

Screening can be life saving, but it is complex.

We’re following the science by focusing on those most at risk, helping men get earlier answers and better care, and avoiding unnecessary harm.

[Department of Health and Social Care @DHSCgovuk]

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men.

We’re introducing a targeted screening programme for those most at risk, alongside over £20 million to improve research and treatment.

@jamesmurray_ldn explains more 👇

[Ridge & Frost @RidgeandFrost]

.@jamesmurray_ldn speaks to @SophyRidgeSky about the govt's new plan for patient records.

The health sec uses his own neurological condition as an example of how the digital transformation will bring together data from GPs, hospitals and other healthcare providers.

[James Murray @jamesmurray_ldn]

I know how distressing it is for patients to repeat their medical history over and over.

And the effort it takes for NHS staff to get the information they need.

We'll join up this fragmented system, helping clinicians give safer, co-ordinated care.

[Department of Health and Social Care @DHSCgovuk]

The Single Patient Record will mean NHS staff can securely see their patients’ medical history, no matter where they are treated.

It will mean safer, quicker and more accurate care.

🎥 @jamesmurray_ldn explains on @BBCNews

[Department of Health and Social Care @DHSCgovuk]

💊 We're making it easier for patients to get advice, treatment and medicines through local pharmacies with a £340 million funding boost.

@SKinnock visited Concord Pharmacy in Bristol @HTBNSSG along with @ThorrunGovind to see how pharmacists are helping patients.

More info: https://t.co/ZPwaY8jLVF

[Department of Health and Social Care @DHSCgovuk]

Health and Social Care Secretary @JamesMurray_Ldn responds to the BMA Resident Doctors Committee leadership announcing more unreasonable strikes 👇

[Department of Health and Social Care @DHSCgovuk]

🌟 The NHS waiting list dropped by a record amount in the month of March.

⬇️ It fell by 110,000.

✅ We're turning the NHS around through record investment and modernising services across the country.

[Department of Health and Social Care @DHSCgovuk]

"That's the sort of NHS that people deserve"

Health Minister @KarinSmyth takes a look inside Bassetlaw Hospital's redeveloped emergency department 👇

[Rachel Reeves @RachelReevesMP]

I want every family to have fun this summer. That's why I’m cutting VAT on children’s activities and meals with Great British Summer Savings.

Our economic plan is the right one, to support families and businesses, and build a stronger and more secure Britain.

[James Murray @jamesmurray_ldn]

Women and families deserve the best possible maternity & neonatal services. Far too many have been left hurt and heartbroken by failures in those services. We are determined to change that.
I will make sure that work continues, with @MichelleWelshMP as our new Maternity Adviser.

[Rachel Reeves @RachelReevesMP]

Growth higher than forecast, borrowing down, and now inflation falling further than expected.

This Labour government has the right economic plan.

[Department of Health and Social Care @DHSCgovuk]

A busy day for new Health and Social Care Secretary @JamesMurray_Ldn visiting:

🏥 @ImperialNHS to meet frontline staff
🔬 @RelationRx to see how AI is unlocking new treatments

By embracing tech and supporting our workforce, we can improve care for patients.