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  • The week issue 282 18-24 January 2013

    The week issue 282 18-24 January 2013

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  • Last chance for local authorities to attract more adopters

    Details on government's plans to tackle the weaknesses in the adoption system.

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

  • Shortlist for new dental pilot practices announced

    Dental practices across the country are preparing for an exciting new challenge as the shortlist of those chosen to continue shaping a new dental…

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

  • Funding to improve energy efficiency in the NHS

    Successful schemes to share £50 million capital funding to invest during 2013 to 2014.

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  • Update on nutrition and health claims published

    An update regarding the European Commission’s Working Group meeting on nutrition and health claims was issued on 17 January 2013.

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  • Date confirmed for receipt and publication of the Mid Staffs public inquiry report

    The Mid Staffs public inquiry has confirmed that Robert Francis will deliver his final report to the Health Secretary on 5 February 2013.

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

  • Medical Directors’ Bulletin: December 2012/January 2013

    Issue 129 of the Medical Director's bulletin containing a mix of new publications, resources, news, consultations and events.

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

  • Sugar and calories cut in soft drinks

    Leading soft drinks brands Lucozade and Ribena will reduce the amount of sugar and calories in their products by up to 10 per cent as part of…

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

  • Sugar and calories reduced in soft drinks

    Leading soft drinks brands Lucozade, Ribena and J20 are among the latest brands to sign up to the Responsibility Deal’s calorie reduction pledge as part of the government's drive to curb obesity levels

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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 monthly PIP implant data** (covering the period 6th January…

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

  • Reference cost guidance

    Reference costs are the unit costs to the NHS of providing healthcare to NHS patients.

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

  • Statistical press notice: Mixed-sex accommodation breach data – December 2012

    Main Points This notice presents data on all breaches (i.e. occurrences of unjustified mixing) of the Mixed-Sex Accommodation (MSA) guidance…

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

  • Statistical Press Notice – NHS Referral to Treatment (RTT) Waiting Times Data – November 2012

    Data are published on consultant-led Referral to Treatment (RTT) waiting times for patients who were treated during November 2012 and patients…

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

  • Expert group to oversee strengthening of NHS Constitution

    The proposed strengthening of the NHS Constitution will be overseen by an expert group.

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

  • New year resolutions and the alcohol industry

    Henry Ashworth talks about the resolutions being made by the alcohol industry and how organisations not yet signed up can get involved.

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

  • New Director General for Social Care, Local Government and Care Partnerships announced

    Jon Rouse has been confirmed as the new Director General for Social Care, Local Government and Care Partnerships at the Department of Health.

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

  • Statement on Plasma Resources UK Ltd

    Health minister Dr Dan Poulter has issued a written ministerial statement today on Plasma Resources UK Ltd, as follows. The Parliamentary Under…

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

  • Review of Liverpool Care Pathway outlined

    The review looking at how the Liverpool Care Pathway (LCP) is being used in practice is to be chaired by crossbench peer Baroness Julia Neuberger…

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

  • The month: issue 62, January 2013

    The month: issue 62, January 2013.

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  • Mid Staffs: report finds trust clinically and financially unsustainable

    A challenged foundation trust is providing safe care today but will not be able to do so on a sustainable basis in the future, according to an independent investigation for the health sector regulator.

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