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  • Exploring export options at the Health and Care Innovation Expo

    NHS organisations joined market experts and overseas decision makers to explore opportunities for international commercial collaborations.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Childhood obesity campaign

    The Department of Health’s response to Cancer Research UK’s childhood obesity campaign.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Government’s progress in preventing drug resistant infections

    The UK continues to work towards preventing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by investing in new diagnosis tests and vaccines.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Help for people with learning disabilities to live independently

    Local authorities invited to apply for share of £25 million housing and technology fund for people with learning disabilities.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New £816 million investment in health research

    Research into mental health, dementia and antimicrobial resistance among the projects funded by £816 million investment in NHS research.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New plans to expand the use of digital technology across the NHS

    Multi-million pound package to achieve NHS digital excellence in response to Wachter review alongside new digital services for patients.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Junior doctor contract negotiations

    This page will be regularly updated with the latest information on the junior doctor contract negotiations.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Update on the junior doctors' contract

    Jeremy Hunt updates Parliament on the latest on the junior doctors' contract and proposed industrial action.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • First scientists move in to London’s new world-leading research lab

    New £650 million laboratory welcomes the first researchers to begin their collaboration and help strengthen the UK’s world-leading reputation in science.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • DDRB remit letter from the Department of Health: 2017 to 2018

    Sets out the remit from the Department of Health to the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration (DDRB) for 2017 to 2018.

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  • NHSPRB remit letter from the Department of Health: 2017 to 2018

    Letter from Jeremy Hunt, Secretary of State for Health, to the NHS Pay Review Body (NHSPRB).

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  • Government announces successful bids to £15 million mental health fund

    Forty-one projects awarded funding for places of safety for people in mental health crisis.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Soft Drinks Industry Levy: 12 things you should know

    The Soft Drinks Industry Levy is a key part of the government’s childhood obesity strategy, and was first announced at Budget 2016. Here's how it works.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Carey Mulligan aims to change global attitudes towards dementia

    Actress Carey Mulligan appointed first UK Global Dementia Friends Ambassador by Alzheimer’s Society and Jeremy Hunt.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Department of Health ministerial responsibilities

    Following the change in government, 3 new ministers have joined the Department of Health, which has meant a change in responsibilities.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Plans for changing healthcare education funding

    Action to support nursing, midwifery and AHP students complete their courses and enter the future health workforce.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New ministerial appointments announced on 16 July 2016

    Further ministerial appointments have been announced including ministers for Department for International Trade, Ministry of Justice and Department of Health

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Increased mental health services for those arrested

    An extra £12 million will be spent over the next 2 years to expand services that make mental health assessments available to those arrested.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Better care package for severely injured veterans

    A new system to give seriously injured veterans better lifelong assistance has been announced by Defence Minister Mark Lancaster today.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Infected blood payment scheme reformed

    All infected individuals will now receive annual payment including extra £500 winter fuel payment without the need to apply for it.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government