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  • Could you be a 'Dementia Friend'?

    David Cameron welcomes Britain's biggest ever project to challenge the way the public thinks about and acts on dementia.

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

  • Statistical press notice: NHS diagnostics waiting times and activity data September 2012

    Diagnostics waiting times and activity - September 2012 Data are published on waiting times and activity for 15 key diagnostic tests for the…

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

  • Funding allocations announced for new children’s hospice 2012/13 grant

    The Department has announced details of the funding allocations for the additional £721,000 made available for new children’s hospices set up…

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

  • Respect and compassion at centre of new standards for NHS leaders

    Standards for members of NHS boards and governing bodies in England have been published today by the Professional Standards Authority for Health…

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

  • Health Red Tape Challenge Launched

    People are being invited to give their ideas on how to remove excessive burdens and reduce bureaucracy across the health and social care sector, to give health professionals more time to care for patients, Public Health Mini…

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

  • Healthy Living and Social Care theme launched as part of Red Tape Challenge

    The Healthy Living and Social Care theme of the Red Tape Challenge launches today. The 6-week long initiative invites healthcare professionals…

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

  • New rights for NHS patients

    Norman Lamb announces stronger rights for NHS patients.

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

  • Recommendations for strengthening the NHS Constitution

    Letter to the Secretary of State for Health from the NHS Future Forum Working Group on the NHS Constitution.

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  • Number 10 Press Briefing - 5 November 2012 – Afternoon

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Wales child abuse inquiries and electoral reforms.

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

  • Hunt announces plans to prepare NHS for winter

    Plans to help keep people safe from the cold this winter have been set out by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt today.

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

  • Plans set out to prepare NHS for winter

    Plans have been set out to help people keep well this winter and help the NHS prepare for winter and meet the increase in winter-related health…

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

  • Statistical press notice: NHS 111 Minimum Data Set – August Release

    The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health: **NHS 111 Minimum Data Set - September Release ** Call statistics…

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

  • Statistical press notice: Ambulance Quality Indicators – monthly update for England

    (Ambulance Systems Indicators for period September 2012 and Ambulance Clinical Outcomes for period June 2012) The following statistics were…

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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

    The following statistics were published today by the Department of Health: Quarterly Mental Health Community Teams Activity data for 2012-13…

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

  • Additional safeguards put in place to protect patients

    A consultation on new measures that will protect the services that patients need was launched today.

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

  • Recent non executive appointments to Department of Health groups

    A number of non executive appointments and reappointments have recently been made to the following Department of Health groups: National advisory…

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

  • PCTs to be added to the EPS authorisation directions from 1 February 2013

    The national electronic prescriptions service (EPS) directions evaluation panel has approved a further 21 primary care trusts (PCTs) to be added…

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

  • The week issue 271 26 October – 1 November 2012

    The week issue 271 26 October – 1 November 2012.

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  • Change4Life launches smartphone drinks tracker app

    A new smartphone app and enhanced online drinks checker are now available.

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

  • Action to clarify processes under the Mental Health Act

    The Department of Health is taking action to correct an irregularity in the application of the Mental Health Act 1983.

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