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  • Statistical Press notice: NHS Inpatient and outpatient events

    Statistical Press notice: NHS Inpatient and outpatient events The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:** …

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

  • AHP Bulletin : issue 90, August 2012

    The August 2012 issue of the Allied Health Professionals Bulletin is now online. In this packed edition, we take a look at the new prescribing…

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

  • Transforming Public Health Bulletin: issue 11, July/August 2012

    The latest Transforming Public Health Bulletin is now online and interactive. You can comment on stories, contribute to discussions across the…

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

  • Paralympic flame travels to Stoke Mandeville Stadium

    This evening up to 3,000 guests will attend a special ceremony at Stoke Mandeville Stadium to witness the start of the 24-hour Torch Relay.

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

  • Indicators on breastfeeding

    The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health.

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

  • Statement on Cancer Drugs Fund usage

    Extra funding this government has provided for cancer drugs has helped almost 18,500 people since October 2010.

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

  • Patients to get the latest drugs and treatments more quickly

    The NHS will have to comply with NICE guidance on new drugs and treatments or explain to patients why there is a delay, under a new scheme announced today.

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

  • People too embarassed to consult GP about bowel cancer

    One in three people are embarrassed to talk to their doctor about poo even though having blood in poo is a key symptom of bowel cancer which can kill.

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

  • NHS hospitals using innovative solutions to prevent missed appointments

    NHS hospital trusts have been using innovative, yet simple, ideas to reduce the number of missed appointments, contributing to an overall drop…

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

  • Hospitals and patients urged to take action on missed appointments

    NHS hospitals should make more use of innovative solutions to tackle the number of people who miss their appointments, Health Minister Simon Burns urged today.

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

  • Statistical press notice: Monthly critical care beds, cancelled urgent operations and delayed transfers of care data, England – July 2012

    The main findings for July 2012 were: Critical Care Beds   There were 3,719 adult critical care beds available with 3,017 occupied, giving…

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

  • Protecting disabled children

    Disabled children are at risk of slipping through the child protection net, according to an Ofsted report published today.

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  • Applying for Capital Grant Scheme funding for hospices

    The details of how to apply for funding from the Capital Grant scheme for hospices are now available.

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

  • Health investment tools

    The Health Investment website, created in 2010 as part of the QIPP Right Care Programme, aims to help commissioners in improving their ability…

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

  • New app provides ultimate guide to 2012 gardens

    London 2012 Gardens great way for spectators to explore the event.

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  • Cancer patient experience improves across the country

    More cancer patients are reporting that they are treated with respect, given treatment choices and are benefitting from better services according to the results of a national survey, announced today by Health Secretary Andre…

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

  • National Quality Board set out how to improve quality in the new health system

    The National Quality Board (NQB) has today published a report setting out how the new health system will work together to maintain and improve quality and safety, ensuring patients receive the best care possible.

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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 – July 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 – June 2012

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

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

  • GP and Practice Team Bulletin: August 2012

    The August 2012 edition of the GP and Practice Team Bulletin is now online. In this issue, National Director of Commissioning Development Barbara…

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