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  • PM's message of support for World Hepatitis Day

    Prime Minister David Cameron has written a message of support for World Hepatitis Day on 28 July 2011. External site: [Hepatitis C - Get tested. Get treated](http://www.nhs.uk/hepatitisc/Pages/default.aspx) External si…

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

  • The future direction of the national chlamydia screening programme

    The Department of Health is working with the Health Protection Agency to take forward plans to improve quality and cost-effectiveness in the National Chlamydia Screen Programme (NCSP).

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

  • Consultation on the distribution of funding to local authorities

    The Department of Health will need to allocate funding for four duties that will pass from the NHS and DH to local authorities, subject to the passage of the Health and Social Care Bill.

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

  • Supporting personal assistants working in adult social care

    New ‘Framework for Personal Assistants’ to make it easier for people with disabilities to employ PAs.

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

  • Pharmaceutical Price Regulation Scheme dispute resolution decisions published

    Two decisions by the Pharmaceutical Price Regulation Scheme Dispute Resolution Panel have been published.

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

  • Consultation letter on establishment of special health authorities

    As part of the preparatory work for the NHS Commissioning Board and the Health Research Authority, we are currently seeking the views of those representing staff who may be transferred to the proposed NHS Commissioning Board…

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  • Commissioning prison based substance misuse services 2011/12

    Letter concerning prison based substance misuse services 2011/12.

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  • London 2012 - one year to go

    One year from today, on 27 July 2012, the Olympic Games will open with a spectacular ceremony in London to welcome the world to Britain. External site: [London 2012 website](http://www.london2012.com/) External site: […

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

  • Apply now for funding to support voluntary projects in health and social care

    The 2012-13 Innovation, Excellence and Strategic Development Fund is now open for applications.

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

  • Consultation on draft suicide prevention strategy

    Over the past 10 years, there has been progress in reducing the already relatively low suicide rate in England. However, there were still nearly 4,400 suicides in England in 2009, the latest year for which national data is a…

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

  • Commissioning cancer services

    Developing cancer commissioning guidance.

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

  • A national strategy for carers

    Setting out government's priorities for carers.

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

  • Chief Dental Officer update

    The May 2011 edition of the CDO update includes a foreword from Chief Dental Officer Barry Cockcroft that includes details of practices taking part in piloting elements of a new dental contract.

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

  • Dementia commissioning pack launched

    A new resource to support clinical commissioning groups in designing and purchasing high quality dementia services has been launched.

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

  • Living Well With Dementia: A national dementia strategy

    Setting out a vision to transform dementia services.

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

  • Engaging NHS staff with QIPP

    QIPP is engaging large numbers of NHS staff to lead and support change.

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

  • Helping the public choose healthier diets

    The Department of Health works in partnership with the food industry, charities, and other Government and non-governmental organisations to help the public choose healthier diets as part of a healthier lifestyle.

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

  • Spreading innovation in the NHS: call for evidence and ideas

    The call for ideas and evidence on how the adoption and spread of innovation can be accelerated throughout the NHS is still open for contributions.

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

  • Equity and excellence: Liberating the NHS

    The white paper, Equity and Excellence: Liberating the NHS, was published in July 2010.

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

  • Long term conditions e-learning tools for NHS and social care workforce

    There are a number of online resources available to help the NHS and social care workforce in their work with people suffering from long term conditions.

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