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  • Communication is the key to deaf children's development

    Deaf children’s entitlement to communicate and be communicated with is fundamental to their development and progress.

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  • End of Life Care Strategy: fourth annual report published

    The department has published the fourth annual report on progress in delivering the End of Life Care Strategy, which was published in 2008.

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

  • Latest topics referred to NICE: July 2012

    Department of Health ministers agreed to refer the following topics to the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE).

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

  • Mid Staffs: local engagement work begins

    An expert team led by Ernst & Young and supported by McKinsey has started work examining the options for providing healthcare services in the Mid Staffordshire area.

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  • New principles set out for hospital food

    New standards setting out what patients should expect from NHS hospital food have been announced by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt. A set of …

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

  • Survey reveals volunteering increase

    Taking Part statistics show growing trend among young adults and BME groups.

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

  • Statistical press notice: NHS inpatient and outpatient events

    The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:** Latest monthly hospital activity **events (up to and including …

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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

  • Drug systems change pilot programme evaluation report published

    The independent final evaluation report on the Drug Systems Change pilot programme has been published.

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

  • European Antibiotic Awareness Day: audio files

    You can download the audio, in MP3 format, for the European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD) videos.

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

  • European Antibiotic Awareness Day: video files

    You can download the European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD) videos in WMV format.

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

  • One week left to comment on the draft Care and Support Bill

    Have your say on the largest overhaul of the law around adult care and support in 60 years.

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

  • The week issue 268 5-11 October 2012

    The week issue 268 5-11 October 2012.

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  • London 2012 athletes giving back

    British athletes to help coach an inspired generation.

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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 – August 2012

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

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

  • UK bids to become world-leader in dementia research with call for global collaboration

    The Government is bringing together pharmaceutical industry leaders and biotech experts to showcase the UK's world-leading research facilities and discuss how to drive forward global work against dementia.

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

  • Government holds dementia research showcase event

    The government is holding an event today to showcase the UK’s research facilities and discuss how to drive forward international research on…

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister supports World Mental Health Day

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg made a statement in support of World Mental Health Day.

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

  • Eight thousand patients to benefit from advanced cancer treatment

    £15 million unveiled to rollout across the NHS.

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

  • Next generation nursing and midwifery to free up more time for patients

    £140 million for nurses and midwives to improve care and beat bureaucracy The Prime Minister and Health Secretary today set out plans to invest…

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