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  • Statistical Press notice: NHS Inpatient and outpatient events

    The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health: NHS inpatient and outpatient waiting: elective admission events occurring…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Statistical Press notice: PIP breast implants

    The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health: Latest weekly PIP implant data (covering the period 6th January to…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Statistical press notice: Monthly critical care beds, cancelled urgent operations and delayed transfers of care data, England, April 2012

    The main findings for April 2012 were: Critical Care Beds • There were 3,729 adult critical care beds available with 3,137 occupied, giving…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Safeguarding girls at risk of female genital mutilation

    Following recent media coverage, the Chief Medical Officer and the Director of Nursing have asked all health care professionals to familiarise…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • ‘Friends and family’ test aims to improve patient care and identify best performing hospitals

    An NHS ‘friends and family’ test to improve patient care and identify the best performing hospitals in England has been announced by Prime Minister…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Guidance to support the NHS in implementing the NHS Safety Thermometer published

    The Department of Health has published guidance to support the NHS in implementing the NHS Safety Thermometer.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Directions to the National Patient Safety Agency

    The Directions to the National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) have been amended to reflect the transfer of  the operational delivery of the National…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Swansea and Newport urged to seize upon ‘ultrafast’ broadband funding opportunity

    Wales Office Minister, David Jones is urging the cities of Swansea and Newport to seize the opportunity to become a Super-Connected City, and…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Welsh Secretary signals Wales’ ‘moment to shine’

    The arrival of the Olympic flame and the beginning of the Welsh leg of the torch relay will “shine a light on the places, people, values and…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Safeguarding girls at risk of Female genital mutilation

    Safeguarding girls at risk of Female genital mutilation.

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  • Nursing and Care Quality Forum make recommendations to Prime Minister

    The Nursing and Care Quality Forum’s initial recommendations to the Prime Minister have been published today.

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  • Hospital ‘friends and family test’ announced

    Patient survey results will be publicised to give a clear idea of which hospitals are the providing best care, says David Cameron. External site: [Department of Health](http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/index.htm)

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Prime Minister's Dementia Challenge

    Programme of work aims to deliver major improvements in dementia care and research by 2015.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Home Secretary welcomes PCCs

    The election of police and crime commissioners across England in Wales will be a landmark in the government’s programme of police reform.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Prime minister announces the search for police and crime commissioners

    Being a police and crime commissioner is a 'big job for a big local figure', the Prime Minister said today. Being a police and crime commissioner is a ‘big job for a big local figure’, the Prime Minister…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Pilots to make electoral register more accurate and complete

    The government is to launch pilot exercises across the country aimed at improving rates of electoral registration and tackling electoral fraud.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Second G-Cloud supplier framework launched with more opportunities for SMEs

    The second G-Cloud framework has been launched, giving more companies, including SMEs, the chance to supply ICT services.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Further projects approved for the Local Sustainable Transport Fund

    Over £112 million extra funding to support authorities in increasing local economic growth and cutting carbon emissions from transport.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Infrastructure: roads

    Announcing publication of government's response to an independent review on operating, maintaining and enhancing the strategic road network.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Fire and Rescue Service

    Statement by Fire Minister Bob Neill on arrangements for firefighter pensions

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government