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  • Consultation on increases to NHS Pension Scheme contributions launched

    The Department of Health launched a consultation on 28 July 2011 on proposed changes to the level of contributions made by NHS Pension Scheme members towards their pension.

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

  • Drug and alcohol recovery pilots supporting material published

    As details of the approaches to be taken by the payment by results drug and alcohol recovery pilots are being developed, supporting material has today been published.

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

  • VOICES Redesign and testing to inform a national end of life care survey

    Toolkit has been developed as part of the pilot study to provide support to those organisations who have prioritised resources to undertake these local surveys.

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

  • Estates and Facilities Assurance: Universal NHS Premises Assurance Model

    This letter from David Flory, Deputy NHS Chief Executive, highlights the publication of ‘A Universal version of the NHS Premises Assurance Model'.

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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