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  • Ebola heroes recognised with parliamentary march

    Members of the Armed Forces and civilian personnel who worked to tackle Ebola have marched to parliament for a reception in their honour.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • From 2020, people with suspected cancer will be diagnosed faster

    The government has pledged that from 2020, people with suspected cancer will be diagnosed within 28 days of being referred by a GP.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Prime Minister: My vision for a smarter state

    David Cameron sets out his 3 principles for delivering a smarter state: reform, devolution and efficiency.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Government to review NHS funding of nursing in care homes

    The Department of Health is to review the rate paid by the NHS to private care providers (nursing homes) for nursing services.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Challenging the NHS to innovate

    George Freeman, Minister for Life Sciences, explains how the NHS will make the most of research and innovation.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Using technology to improve delivery of health and care services

    Life sciences minister George Freeman on how integrated data and technology can improve the delivery of effective health and care services.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • First ever mental health champion for schools unveiled

    Leading campaigner Natasha Devon becomes first ever Department for Education mental health champion.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Help shape the Independent Patient Safety Investigation Service

    Dr Mike Durkin, Director of Patient Safety, NHS England, discusses the plans for the Independent Patient Safety Investigation Service.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Use of police cells for those in mental health crisis halved

    Crisis care programme reduces use of police cells as a 'place of safety' by more than 50% for people experiencing a mental health crisis.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Cure for dementia moves forward as thousands volunteer for research

    Government ambition to find cure for dementia by 2025 boosted by large rise in people volunteering to take part in research studies.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Better mental health for the young: where, when and how to target funding

    Alistair Burt, Minister for Community and Social Care, discusses targeted funding for better mental health services for young people.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Smoking in vehicles

    Update on new law on smoking in cars and other vehicles with someone under 18.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • NHS England Chair appointed

    Professor Sir Malcolm Grant has been re-appointed as Chair of NHS England from 31 October 2015 for 3 years.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • NHS Constitution and Handbook updated

    NHS Constitution now reflects a series of fundamental standards, below which care must never fall.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Jeremy Hunt: message to NHS staff about the future NHS

    The Secretary of State for Health talks about his speech yesterday where he set out his vision for the NHS over the next 25 years.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Delay in the implementation of the cap on care costs

    Care and Support Minister Alistair Burt announces that the implementation of the cap on care costs will be delayed until April 2020.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Jeremy Hunt announces new measures to improve safety across NHS

    Freedom to Speak Up, Morecambe Bay Investigation and the clinical incidents investigations review recommendations accepted.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Improving the safety culture in the NHS

    Health Secretary describes measures taken to improve safety and move the NHS from a closed to an open system.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Health Secretary sets out ambition for a 21st century NHS

    Jeremy Hunt sets out the government’s vision for a patient-led, transparent and safer NHS.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Making healthcare more human-centred and not system-centred

    Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt sets out the direction of reform for the future NHS.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government