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Waiting lists cut 3 times faster in highest joblessness areas
Waiting lists in 20 areas in England fall 3 times faster than the national average thanks to experts deployed by government to help supercharge NHS care.
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Healthcare innovator appointed to Health Data Research Service
Healthcare industry innovator Dr Melanie Ivarsson has been appointed as CEO of the Health Data Research Service (HDRS) to accelerate medical breakthroughs.
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Landmark junk food ad ban to protect kids' health
Children will be protected from exposure to junk food ads under new regulations, in a bid to tackle childhood obesity.
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Families to have better access to childhood vaccinations
A new £2 million pilot will see health visitors reach families facing barriers to vaccines, to ensure more children are protected.
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