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  • G8 dementia summit

    The summit on 11 December brings together G8 ministers and other delegates to discuss dementia.

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

  • G8 Dementia Summit welcomed by PHE

    Duncan Selbie welcomes the opportunity to collaborate on the prevention of dementia and helping people to live well with the condition.

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  • New National Cardiovascular Intelligence Network

    Today, PHE hosts the first major event bringing together key stakeholders from the National Cardiovascular Intelligence Network (NCVIN).

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  • Latest PHE National Child Measurement Programme figures available

    Latest figures show obesity levels in 4 to 5 year old children have levelled out, and levels in 10 to 11 year old children have stabilised.

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  • Introduction to the Dementia Summit

    Jeremy Hunt on the importance of research, early diagnosis and reducing the stigma around dementia at the G8 Summit on dementia.

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

  • G8 dementia: PM calls for UK to lead world in research

    David Cameron will unveil millions of pounds of investment in life sciences today as special G8 summit agrees landmark deal on dementia.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 11 December 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on dementia, Nelson Mandela's memorial and cost of living.

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

  • New evidence of harm caused by ketamine misuse

    Ketamine should be upgraded to a Class B drug following increased evidence of bladder damage from frequent misuse, experts have recommended.

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  • Nelson Mandela tribute: Nick Clegg

    Nick Clegg has paid his respects to Nelson Mandela by signing the book of condolence at South Africa House.

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

  • High court rules local authority must consider funding for a traveller child when travelling

    Commission welcomes High Court decision that a local authority must support a 3-year old, disabled child from a traveller family, even when his family are working in other parts of Britain.

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  • Ofsted publishes new framework for inspecting Cafcass

    New framework and evaluation schedule for inspecting services for the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service.

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  • PHE carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae toolkit published

    The toolkit includes practical advice for clinicians and frontline staff in acute care settings.

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  • Cancer survival improving in England but more to do

    Survival in England has been steadily increasing over the last 10 years, confirmed in the latest ONS statistical release.

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  • Watch the G8 dementia summit live on 11 December

    On 11 December 2013, people will be able to watch live coverage of the G8 dementia summit.

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

  • Catching some sun, not infections

    PHE reminds UK travellers taking winter sun holidays to take care of their health with the right vaccinations.

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  • Shingles vaccine update

    Supply of shingles vaccine will be restored as of today (4 December 2013).

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  • Levels of healthcare-acquired MRSA and C. difficile infections remain stable

    The latest monthly MRSA bacteraemia (bloodstream infections) and Clostridium difficile infection figures are published today.

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  • Drug recovery is a long battle, warns the ACMD

    The recovery committee supports the government’s drug strategy and says there is reason to be optimistic.

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  • HSCIC report on A&E

    Department of Health response to HSCIC report on A&E

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

  • Visit by Lord Darzi to Algeria

    As part of the Embassy’s increased engagement in healthcare in Algeria, Lord Darzi of Denham visited Algiers on 30 November and 1 December

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