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NHS Long Term Plan launched

The 10-year plan includes measures to prevent 150,000 heart attacks, strokes and dementia cases, and better access to mental health services for adults and children.

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First ever cross-government suicide prevention plan published

The plan for reducing deaths from suicide in England has a focus on how social media and the latest technology can identify those most at risk.

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Final report on GP partnerships published

The report gives recommendations to revitalise the GP partnership business model and ensure a sustainable future for general practice in England.

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Restricting promotions of food linked to childhood obesity: public asked views

The 12-week consultation asks if there should be more restrictions on how retailers promote food and drink that is high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS).

Latest from the Department of Health and Social Care

  1. Changes to DHSC group accounting manual 2019 to 2020
    • Open consultation
  2. First ever cross-government suicide prevention plan published
    • News story
  3. Suicide prevention: fourth annual report
    • Policy paper

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DHSC is a ministerial department, supported by 28 agencies and public bodies.

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Announcements

  1. First ever cross-government suicide prevention plan published
    • News story
  2. Final report on GP partnerships published
    • News story
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Consultations

  1. Changes to DHSC group accounting manual 2019 to 2020
    • Open consultation
  2. Public Health Outcomes Framework: proposed changes 2019 to 2020
    • Open consultation
  3. See all consultations

Publications

  1. Suicide prevention: fourth annual report
    • Policy paper
  2. Suicide prevention: cross-government plan
    • Policy paper
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Statistics

  1. Abortion statistics for England and Wales: 2017
    • National statistics
  2. Characteristics of disabled people in employment: April to June 2017
    • Official statistics
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Ministerial Correspondence and Public Enquiries Unit
Department of Health and Social Care
39 Victoria Street
London
SW1H 0EU
United Kingdom

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0207 210 4850

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0115 902 3202

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0207 222 2262

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Department of Health and Social Care
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London
SW1H 0EU
United Kingdom

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