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Patients get care closer to home as GP scheme expanded
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Government confirms expansion of Advice and Guidance scheme, with more patients now receiving their care closer to home.

Dr Camilla Kingdon has been appointed by the Secretary of State to chair an independent review of children’s hearing services.

Cutting-edge tech introduced in social care
Press release
Care leaders will be trained to use the latest technology to improve patient care, free up staff time and help people live independently in their own homes for longer.

Government delivers on promise to support frontline staff with new action to tackle violence, improve working lives and enhance career progression.

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