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  • Barcode technology helping to improve patient safety

    Barcodes are being used to trace NHS patients and their treatments, manage medical supplies and monitor the effectiveness of equipment.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • NHS to serve nearly 400,000 lunches this Christmas day

    Dedicated NHS staff across the country will treat the thousands of patients who can’t be at home this Christmas.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK organisations sign new deals in China

    British organisations signed deals worth more than £250 million during the largest ever healthcare trade mission to China.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Ministerial appointments: 21 December 2016

    The Queen has approved new ministerial appointments for HM Treasury, DWP, Department of Health and the Department for Business.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • NHS Improvement's remit for 2016 to 2017

    The remit letter and objectives from Health Minister Philip Dunne to NHS Improvement for the financial year 2016 to 2017.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Reducing infections in the NHS

    Plans to prevent hospital infections include more money for hospitals who reduce infection rates and publishing E. coli rates by local area.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Funds to improve housing for people with learning disabilities

    The local authorities awarded a share of £25 million housing and technology fund for people with learning disabilities have been announced.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Helping parents spot the signs of sepsis

    Sepsis awareness campaign will help parents and carers of young children recognise the symptoms of sepsis.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • CQC review of deaths of NHS patients

    Jeremy Hunt on the Care Quality Commission's report into the way NHS trusts review and investigate the deaths of patients in England.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New pay deal for paramedics

    The role of a paramedic will be re-banded nationally, giving paramedics the opportunity to earn more as they progress.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Health of the ‘baby boomer’ generation

    Report on the health of people that are currently 50 to 70 years of age: a generation often called the ‘baby boomers’.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Food matters

    Richard Sangster, leader of the DH obesity policy team, looks to the future of food in the fight against childhood obesity.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK-China ties flourish at 2016 High Level People to People Dialogue

    UK-China collaboration has moved from strength to strength, with a wave of groundbreaking agreements at the 2016 UK-China High Level People-to-People Dialogue.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Home Secretary hosts forum to end FGM

    Amber Rudd leads joint action on FGM.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Healthcare for post-conflict Colombia

    UK companies demonstrate their capabilities to provide healthcare capacity in remote, conflict-affected areas.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • NHS Providers annual conference keynote speech

    Health Secretary talks about motivation, morale, leadership and flexible working in the NHS.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • More doctors and nurses to become leaders of the future

    Health Secretary wants more doctors and nurses to occupy positions at the most senior levels of NHS.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New nursing degree apprenticeship

    Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt will announce new nursing degree apprenticeship, opening up a career in nursing to more people.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Expert advisory board to support the Global AMR Innovation Fund

    A board of experts will advise the government on how best to reduce the impact of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Recognising and understanding carers' rights

    David Mowat, Community Health and Care Minister, writes about raising awareness of caring and support for carers on Carers' Rights Day.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government