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  • Statistical press notice: Dental Commissioning Statistics – quarterly update

    Dental Commissioning data released today by the Department of Health.

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

  • Medic sees changes in Helmand

    It’s been a traumatic start to the day for Major Johnston, the medic in charge of Forward Operating Base (FOB) Shawqat’s hospital. Literally…

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

  • Animal health and welfare board: chair appointed

    Michael Seals has been appointed as the Chair of the new Animal Health and Welfare Board for England (AHWBE).

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

  • Improving medicine use and cutting wastage to be tackled

    A new group set up to tackle the £300 million being lost every year in the NHS due to medicine wastage.

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

  • Making best use of medicines

    …At a round table event facilitated by the Department of Health in January 2011, patients' groups, health professionals, the NHS and industry were invited to develop a practical plan for collaborative action to minimise wastage of medicines and improve health outcomes.…

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

  • Action on medicine wastage and improving medicine use

    A new group set up to tackle the £300 million lost every year in the NHS because of medicine wastage has been announced by Health Minister Lord Howe today.

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

  • Fulfilling and rewarding lives: the strategy for adults with autism in England

    The first autism strategy for England marked a fundamental change in public services helping adults with autism to live independent lives and find work.

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

  • MOD personnel move Afghan Police development forward

    Various MOD personnel from soldiers to the Ministry of Defence Police are helping move the Afghan Police from soldiering over to community policing.

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

  • Public name new neighbourhoods in Olympic Park

    Winners chosen in Your Park, Your Place competition.

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

  • UK’s largest ever cocaine seizure leads to six arrests

    A record haul of cocaine seized by the UK Border Agency, working with SOCA and the Dutch National Crime Squad, has led to the arrest of six members of an international drugs ring.

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

  • Equal pay test case

    Some media have reported on a UNISON press notice claiming that a London nurse won a landmark equal pay test case against City & Hackney Teaching Primary Care Trust.

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

  • Statistical press notice: Mental Health Community Teams Activity data, 2010-11 and 2011-12 Q1

    Quarterly Mental Health Community Teams Activity data for 2010-11 and 2011-12 Quarter 1.

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

  • Human Genetics Commission’s report on DNA diagnostics

    The government notes the Human Genetics Commission report on Intellectual Property and DNA Diagnostics.

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

  • Get kids active this summer

    The Really Big Summer Adventure is the latest campaign from Change4Life.

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

  • Healthy fasting during Ramadan

    Ramadan is the Islamic month of fasting, during which time Muslims do not eat or drink during daylight hours.

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

  • Consultation on the regulation of foods intended for infants and young children

    The European Commission, as part of its on-going programme of simplification and reducing legislative burden, is reviewing the current framework directive on PARNUT foods or dietetic foods (Directive 2009/30/EC).

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

  • Radiotherapy dataset annual report 2009/2010

    This report, compiled by the Radiotherapy Clinical Information Group, details the first year's experience of collecting and using a new radiotherapy dataset.

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

  • July Structural Reform Plan progress reports published

    The Government has published July progress updates for each department's Structural Reform Plans.

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

  • Change of UK's Permanent Representative to the United Nations and World Trade Organisation in Geneva

    Miss Karen Elizabeth Pierce CMG has been appointed the UK's Permanent Representative to the UN and World Trade Organisation in Geneva.

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

  • Shortlisted bidders announced for national housing contract

    The National Housing Prime will start in 2013, providing repairs and maintenance to more than 49, 000 UK military homes, grounds maintenance…

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