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  • Delay to CQC registration for GP practices

    DH announces delay to CQC registration for GP practices to April 2013.

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

  • NHS cancelled elective operations, quarter ending 30 June 2011

    Elective operations statistics were released today by the Department of Health:

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

  • Research on salt published

    Cutting salt consumption by half a teaspoon a day could save 20,000 lives a year.

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

  • Update on arrangements to strengthen management of the transition

    Sir David Nicholson announces senior appointments.

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

  • Baseline data to support development of future health systems

    The Department is committed to publishing shadow indicative allocations for clinical commissioning groups and local authorities (in respect of their public health responsibilities)  before the end of the year.

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

  • NHS bursary scheme 12th edition

    The 12th edition of the NHS bursary scheme has been published.

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

  • Baseline data collection to support the development of the future healthcare and public health systems

    Letter from Sir David Nicholson requesting support in action that is needed now in the development of the future healthcare and public health systems.

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  • Riots: Theresa May's speech on 11 August 2011

    The Home Secretary, Theresa May, gave this speech to the House of Commons on 11 August 2011. This version is as spoken.

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

  • Diagnostic waiting times published

    The Department has published diagnostic waiting times figures for June 2011.

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

  • A rapid review of the National Child Measurement Programme

    In spring 2011, we commissioned the Thomas Coram Research Unit to undertake an independent review of the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP).

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

  • PFI approvals and Deeds of Safeguard

    The Department of Health continues to support the use of PFI to fund hospital redevelopments where its use is shown to be value for money for the taxpayer.

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

  • Q&A on health services in secure children’s homes and secure training centres

    …Earlier this year the Department of Health announced the start of a phased project to transfer commissioning responsibility for health services in secure children's homes and secure training centres in England to the NHS.…

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

  • PM statement on disorder in England

    Prime Minister David Cameron has delivered a statement to the House of Commons on the recent disorder and looting that has taken place in London and other cities.

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

  • Statistical press notice: Diagnostics waiting times & activity data, month ending 30 June 2011 and Imaging and Radiodiagnostic activity, financial year 2010/11

    Monthly statistics for 15 key diagnostic tests carried out by the NHS were released today by the Department of Health.

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

  • Chief Nursing Officer bulletin – July/August 2011

    This bulletin provides updated information about issues in the NHS of specific interest to nurses, midwives and health visitors.

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

  • Imaging and radiodiagnostic activity 2010/11

    latest statistics on imaging and radiodiagnostic activity.

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

  • Fighting season suppressed in Helmand says UK commander

    Brigadier Ed Davis, Commander TFH and Commander of 3 Commando Brigade, the current lead element of British troops in Helmand, was speaking at…

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

  • Army medics prepare for Afghan mission

    The Regiment, which will deploy to Afghanistan in September, has spent two weeks taking part in its Role 1 Clinical Validation Exercise designed…

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

  • Veterinary Products Committee appointments

    Professor William Reilly has been appointed Chair of the Veterinary Products Committee (VPC).

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

  • Theresa May condemns violence

    The Home Secretary today warned rioters they would face the consequences of their actions.

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