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  • Fund to create and modernise homes for independent living

    The Department of Health today opened a £300 million fund to provide new and modernised homes designed to meet the needs of older people and people with disabilities.

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

  • New Hospital 2 Home discharge pack to support care of older people

    Today, Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb, launched the Hospital 2 Home pack, designed to support older patients returning from hospital.

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

  • Strategy for implementation of a national less invasive autopsy imaging service within the NHS

    There are religious, cultural and humanitarian benefits offered by less invasive autopsies and a report from NHS implementation sub group of…

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

  • New social work bursary details set out

    Changes to the social work bursary are announced today to provide clarity to prospective students and higher education institutions. Based …

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

  • NHS Pay Review Body: review for 2012

    Pay uplifts for NHS staff on agenda for change (AfC) pay, terms and conditions are determined by the government in the light of the recommendations of the independent NHS Pay Review Body (NHS PRB), which takes evidence from …

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  • New Hospital 2 Home discharge pack supports care of older people

    Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb, launched the 'Hospital 2 Home' resource pack designed to support older patients returning from hospital.

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

  • 25 October 2012, Jeremy Hunt, NCAS

    Thank you Sarah [Pickup, President of ADASS]. The importance of local authorities I think it’s appropriate that the very first speech I give…

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

  • £50 million investment to give people with dementia specially designed care homes and wards

    Dedicated funding to create care environments for people with dementia, which aid treatment by helping avoid confusion and keeping patients calm, was announced today by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt.

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

  • Health Secretary announces funding for care homes and wards specially designed for people with dementia

    Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has announced dedicated funding to create care environments for people with dementia that help reduce anxiety and distress, and help people feel safe.

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

  • The week issue 270 19-25 October 2012

    The week issue 270 19-25 October 2012.

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  • Hybrid system for food labelling given green light

    Consumers will be able to make healthier choices about the food they eat with the introduction of a new, consistent system of front of pack labelling, Health Minister Anna Soubry announced today.

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

  • Update to charging arrangements for adult social care services

    The Department has published updates to the Fairer Charging Policies for Home Care and other non-residential Social Services guidance, and the Charging for Residential Accommodation Guide (CRAG).

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

  • Join the Department of Health at this year’s National Children and Adult Services Conference

    Find out more about the department of health’s work, the new ministerial team and meet those who are working directly on policy by joining the…

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

  • Single system for nutrition labelling announced

    The Department has announced proposals for front-of-pack nutrition labelling that clearly displays: how much fat, saturated fat, salt and sugar…

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

  • Fund to create and modernise homes for independent living

    £300 million fund to provide new homes to meet the needs of older people and people with disabilities.

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

  • Advisory Council on the Misuse of drugs: Advice on O-desmethyltramadol (2012)

    The ACMD have considered the harms associated with the use of O-desmethyltramadol and recommend that O-desmethyltramadol is controlled.

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  • Proposed changes to GP contract to focus on better care for people with long-term conditions

    The Government is calling for better care for people with long-term conditions under its proposed changes to the GP contract.

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

  • Assessing the EU’s impact on the UK: a review of the balance of competences

    The government is carrying out a review of the balance of competences between the EU and the UK.

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

  • Changes to the GP contract for 2013-14

    A letter from Dame Barbara Hakin, National Managing Director of Commissioning Development, to chief executives of primary care trusts and strategic health authorities sets out proposed changes to the general medical services…

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  • Health staff reminded to get flu jab

    Health staff are being reminded to get vaccinated against flu to cut the risk of it spreading to patients and colleagues this winter.

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