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  • Data consultation to cut NHS red tape

    Twelve week consultation launched today witch plans to reduce red tape across the NHS and save millions.

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

  • Sunburn survey leaves men red faced

    Nearly all British people are aware of the risks of skin cancer, but many still put themselves at risk by getting sunburnt.

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

  • Government announces £6 million for children in care and families who need extra support

    Children’s Minister Tim Loughton announces an extra £6 million a year to provide additional support for foster carers and vulnerable families.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning For 30 August 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Social Policy Review, Crossrail, Libya, Scotland and housing.

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

  • New village centre set to transform North Solihull

    North Solihull is set to continue its ambitious transformation plans benefiting businesses and local people after receiving £2.6 million funding…

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

  • New figures shine a light on A&E quality

    New figures showing the quality of A&E services have been published for the first time today.

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

  • Alcohol statistics released

    The North West Public Health Observatory has published statistics on hospital admissions related to alcohol.…

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

  • Lancet publishes series of obesity articles

    The Lancet has published a series of articles on obesity which suggest that 40 per cent of adults could be obese by 2030 if current trends continue.

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

  • Statistical press notice: NHS Inpatient and outpatient events

    Statistics were released today by the Department of Health for NHS inpatient and outpatient waiting for the quarter ending 30 June 2011.

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

  • Accident and Emergency provisional quality indicators

    A new report sets out data coverage, data quality and performance information.

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

  • Improving the process of death certification

    This letter to directors of public health from Professor John Newton, Lead Regional Director for Public Health on Death Certification Reforms, provides an update on the national reforms to death certification.

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

  • The health-related harms of drugs

    The health harms arising from licit and illicit substance use and misuse are wide-ranging and vary depending on the substance used and the pattern and context of their use, but it is well established that their use represents a major public health burden.

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

  • Educating health visitors for a transformed service

    New guidance for education commissioners, higher education institutions and lecturers sets out the approach on aligning education with regard to provision of a transformed health visiting service.

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

  • NHS admissions, referrals and attendances

    latest national statistics on NHS inpatient and outpatient waiting events for the quarter ending June.

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

  • Health visitor return to practice framework

    In February 2011, the Government made a firm commitment to increase the health visitor workforce by 4,200 by 2015.

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

  • More than 160,000 disabled children now enjoy short breaks

    The number of disabled children receiving short breaks more than doubled between April 2008 and March 2011, with increases in every area of the country. The findings are published today in a report by Together for Disabled C…

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

  • UK aid helps children Born to Shine

    The Born to Shine TV series has raised millions of pounds to save children’s lives around the world - with the help of UK aid.

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

  • Call for policy research applications

    The Department of Health’s Policy Research Programme  is currently inviting applications for funding  in the following areas:…

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

  • Mobile health worker project progress report

    The mobile health worker project set out to capture quantifiable evidence to support the case for investment in the use of mobile devices in clinical care.

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

  • NHS social care allocation return 2011-2012

    …The Department of Health made £648 million available to local authorities in 2011/12 for social care activities that also benefit health.…

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