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The future of healthcare: our vision for digital, data and technology in health and care
Outlines what is needed to enable the health and care system to make the best use of technology to support preventative, predictive and personalised care.
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Faster access to treatment and new technology for 500,000 patients
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has announced £7 million in funding for 2 new programmes.
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Fortifying flour with folic acid: government to consult
The aim of the proposal is to prevent birth defects such as spina bifida by increasing folate intake in pregnant women.
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NHS pledges action to eliminate ethnicity pay gap
The NHS will work towards eliminating the gender pay gap and ensuring top managers are as diverse as the staff they represent.
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