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  • Cancer patients join genome sequencing project

    The first cancer patients have been recruited to the 100,000 Genomes Project, the DNA-sequencing project from Genomics England.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Manchester GPs launch a new 7 day service

    Alistair Burt on the Manchester Primary Care Partnership scheme making thousands of extra GP appointments available at evenings and weekends.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New Permanent Secretary for the Department of Health

    Chris Wormald to leave the Department for Education to be the new Permanent Secretary at the Department of Health.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • How technology is working to support patients and staff

    George Freeman, Minister for Life Sciences, reflects on the latest developments to treat blindness and working towards a paperless NHS.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Prime Minister pledges a revolution in mental health treatment

    The Prime Minister will announce almost a billion pounds of investment to enhance mental health services across the country.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Summary information from letter to all junior doctors

    Summary detail on safety, training and pay issues from the letter to all junior doctors.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New alcohol guidelines show increased risk of cancer

    Updated alcohol consumption guidelines give new advice on limits for men and pregnant women.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Secretary of State for Health writes to Chair of the BMA

    Jeremy Hunt writes to Mark Porter on the decision to take industrial action.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • NHS clampdown on staffing agencies saves millions of pounds

    Hospitals are saving millions thanks to government and NHS crackdown on use of management consultants and agency staff, new figures show.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Winter 2015 floods: PM chairs COBR meeting

    The Prime Minister chaired a COBR meeting today to discuss the ongoing flooding in Yorkshire and Lancashire and the latest military deployments.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Funding for homelessness projects

    Over 60 projects will receive a share of £42 million to help people who are currently homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Creating a modern nursing workforce

    Health Minister Ben Gummer writes about nursing education reform and a new route into nursing.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Nursing associate role offers new route into nursing

    Plan to create a new nursing support role.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Hospitals get £1.8 billion for sustainability and transformation

    Sustainability and transformation fund will give NHS the resources it needs as part of the Five Year Forward View to sustain services.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • London deal paves way to transform health care across the capital

    Agreement signed at Great Ormond Street Hospital today will begin with five devolution pilots across London.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Dame Una O'Brien to leave Department of Health after 25 years

    The Department of Health's Permanent Secretary announces she will leave the department in 2016.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Chief Medical Officer calls for action on women’s health

    Report by Professor Dame Sally Davies targets obesity and ovarian cancer and encourages women to talk about 'taboos' such as incontinence.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Revealing the quiet revolution of 21st century healthcare

    George Freeman, Minister for Life Sciences, introduces a series of case studies to highlight great innovations in healthcare.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Supporting victims of modern slavery through healthcare services

    International Day for the abolition of slavery: how health and care professionals can help tackle modern slavery and support victims.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Statement on junior doctors' contract

    Health Secretary updates Parliament on the latest on the junior doctors' contract negotiations.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government