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  • Medicines guidance produced for CCGs

    Clinical Commissioning Group guidance NPC has published the guide ‘An organisational competency framework to ensure the effective delivery …

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

  • The New Medicines Service

    The NMS commenced on 1 October 2011 and focuses on patients with long term conditions that have been prescribed new medicines.

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

  • Tools designed to help commissioners provide better care and save money

    A series of tools, launched today, will help the NHS identify how therapists can intervene at different stages of a patient’s condition to improve…

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

  • New set of prescribing comparators developed

    NHS Information Centre and NHS Prescription Services have developed a set of 14 QIPP comparators.

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

  • Over £13 million to make the NHS a safer place

    Two world-class research centres will receive a share of over £13 million to help make the NHS a safer place for patients, the Government announced today.

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

  • Funding for two patient safety research centres announced

    Two research centres will receive a share of over £13 million funding to help make the NHS a safer place for patients. The money, which comes…

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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, February 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 January 2012

    Main Points - January 2012 • Data are published on consultant-led Referral to Treatment (RTT) waiting times for patients who were treated during…

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

  • Update on PiP breast implants

    New evidence has emerged which shows that around 7,000 more women in the UK may be victims of the PiP scandal caused by a French breast implant manufacturer, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley announced today.

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

  • Eligibility for NHS continuing healthcare funding guidance

    The Department of Health has published guidance on time limits for requesting a review of a decision on NHS Continuing Healthcare funding.

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

  • Update on PIP silicone gel breast implants

    A letter from Dame Sally Davies, the Chief Medical Officer, with new information relating to PiP implants.

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

  • Update on PiP breast implants

    New evidence has emerged that shows that around 7,000 more women in the UK may be victims of the PiP scandal.

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

  • Closing the NHS Continuing Healthcare assessment process for cases during 2004-2012

    Sir David Nicholson has written to NHS colleagues to inform them of the introduction of deadlines for individuals or their families and representatives.

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

  • Closing the NHS Continuing Healthcare assessment process for cases during 2004-2012

    Closing the NHS Continuing Healthcare assessment process for cases during 2004-2012.

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  • £6.8 million to benefit patients through charities

    Seventy four charities including the Motor Neurone Disease Association, Epilepsy Society and the Spinal Injuries Association will get a share…

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

  • New health maps to drive children’s health improvements

    - New Atlas of Variation for Children’s Services shines a light on differences in care -   The differences in health services for children…

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

  • Statistical Press Notice – 2012 Child Health Profiles

    The 2012 Child Health profiles, produced by the Child and Maternal Health Observatory (ChiMat) were released on 14 March 2012, according to …

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

  • Smokers reminded about help available to quit

    Smokers are today being reminded to pick up an NHS Quit Kit to help them stop smoking.

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

  • Read transcript of webchat on NHS Standard Contracts

    The transcript of the webchat on NHS Standard Contracts is now available.

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

  • Maps and Apps: Video Interviews

    The Maps and apps Showcasing Event place on 22 February 2012.

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