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Senior clinicians’ pensions: government asks for views on new proposals
New proposals to give senior NHS doctors, nurses and GPs access to more flexible pensions, allowing them to dedicate more time to patients.
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How we make public health fit for the future
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock spoke at the Public Health England Annual Conference in Warwick.
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New physical activity guidelines issued by UK Chief Medical Officers
The guidelines emphasise the importance of building strength and balance for adults, and include recommendations for pregnant women, new mothers and disabled people.
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Hospital food review announced by government
The government will work with the NHS to improve food quality in hospitals and provide consistently safe, nutritious and tasty food.
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