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  • International report confirms the NHS is performing well for patients

    A major international study published today shows that NHS is performing well for patients in many areas

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

  • Caring For Our Future workshop

    In two videos, Andrew Lansley - Secretary of State for Health and Philippa Russell - Chair of SCOC, Standing Commission on Carers share their…

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

  • Helping health visitors and school nurses prepare for the future

    During September, more than 200 health visitors and school nurses attended two accelerated learning events, entitled 'Maximising the health visiting and school nursing contribution', which were held in Coventry.

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

  • Join our webchat on the NHS and public health

    NHS Future Forum workstream leads Ash Soni and Vicky Bailey will be live online from 11.45am on Thursday 24 November, to answer your questions…

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

  • The Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework: Handbook of definitions

    Following a Government commitment, the Department has published this data definitions handbook.

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

  • New Approaches to Supporting Carers’ Health and Well-being

    Report of an independent evaluation of the National Carers' Strategy Demonstrator Sites programme.

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

  • Reforms to mental health services. Tell us what you think in a live webchat: Tues 29 November

    David Behan, Director General for Social Care, Local Government and Care Partnerships and Dr Andrew McCulloch, Chief Executive of the Mental…

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

  • Speech: 10 November 2011, Paul Burstow, National Voices Annual Conference

    Paul Burstow speaks at the National Voices Annual Conference.

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

  • NHS puts preparations in place to deal with winter pressures

    Following a few basic principles can make a big difference to the safety and wellbeing of those at risk from the colder weather

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

  • Caring For Our Future – personalisation

    Jeremy Hughes, Chief Executive of the Alzheimer’s Society gives a video blog update on the area he has been leading as part of the Caring for…

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

  • Personal health budgets update – October 2011

    A pilot programme involving around half the primary care trusts in England is currently underway to test out personal health budgets in the …

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

  • New power and protocol aid the fight against 'legal highs'

    New power to temporarily control potentially harmful new drugs comes into effect, along with an importation ban on two further substances.

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

  • Carbon monoxide poisoning sends 4,000 people to A&E each year

    Professor Dame Sally Davies highlights the serious health impact of carbon monoxide poisoning.

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

  • DH projects win Building Better Healthcare Awards

    Two of the Environments for Care at End of Life projects part-funded by the Department of Health and supported by The King’s Fund won awards…

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

  • Have your say in our webchat about health and care information

    Using information help improve health, care and wellbeing is the hot topic for a webchat on Tuesday 22 November at 3.30pm. NHS Future Forum…

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

  • New institute to help narrow the health gap

    A new University College London (UCL) Institute that aims to reduce health inequalities through action on social determinants was launched today…

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

  • Personal health budgets update: October 2011

    The latest edition of the personal health budgets newsletter has been published.

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  • Equestrianism has a role to play in London 2012 sporting legacy

    World’s Horse Welfare annual conference looks ahead to the Olympic and Paralympics.

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

  • New designs help to combat bugs in hospitals

    Four new bedside furniture designs to reduce healthcare associated infections were made available today for the NHS

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

  • Designs help combat hospital bugs

    Four new bedside furniture designs to reduce healthcare associated infections are available today for the NHS to purchase after testing showed…

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