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From Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)
  • Plans for new legal protection for NHS whistleblowers

    A new report on progress made across the health system has been published, along with plans to protect those who speak up about poor care.

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

  • Francis Report: update and response

    Secretary of State for Health Jeremy Hunt statement on NHS whistleblowing and progress on implementing recommendations from Francis Inquiry.

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

  • New measures to end FGM on International Day of Zero Tolerance

    New measures aimed at bringing an end to female genital mutilation (FGM) in the UK announced.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister launches search for Mental Health Heroes

    Nick Clegg announces a search for unsung mental health heroes who have helped, supported or inspired those with mental health conditions.

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

  • Local Mental Health Heroes recognised by the Deputy PM

    Nick Clegg announced the winners of the Mental Health Hero Awards, as people are asked to take 5 minutes to help break the stigma around mental health.

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

  • Peace of mind will be the measure of our success

    Norman Lamb urges people to take part in the Care Act consultation to help give people peace of mind about paying for their care costs.

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

  • Thousands of tenants set to benefit from deposit loans

    Brandon Lewis announces government-wide support for a new scheme that will become available to thousands of tenants.

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

  • New language ability checks for EU trained healthcare workers

    New proposals will let the NMC, GDC, GPhC and PSNI ask for evidence of English language ability.

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

  • New funds to kickstart joint working with NHS and councils this winter

    Extra money for councils to get people home from hospital more quickly and stop them from being admitted in the first place.

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

  • Conference puts UK’s role in global healthcare in the spotlight

    High profile ‘Exporting Healthcare’ conference will outline opportunities for UK organisations to contribute to global health.

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

  • Progress in development of a new Ebola vaccine

    Results from a trial of a new Ebola vaccine confirm it can progress to larger scale testing.

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

  • Integrated health and social care programme expanded

    Programme to promote innovative ways of joining up health and social care extended to 11 new areas.

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

  • Health services to display inspection ratings

    Care Quality Commission inspection rating to be clearly displayed by all public and private healthcare organisations.

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

  • Biosample centre opens to help researchers find new treatments

    The £24 million National Biosample Centre will allow researchers to find treatments for conditions such as dementia and diabetes.

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

  • Innovative cancer research project secures £30 million investment

    Cancer therapies research funding will support clinical trials of new T-cell treatment.

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

  • Government backs standardised packaging of tobacco

    Cigarettes and hand rolling tobacco will have to be sold in standardised packs from May 2016.

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

  • Nick Clegg at Mental Health Conference

    The Deputy Prime Minister spoke about removing mental health stigma and the need to adopt a 'zero suicide' ambition across the NHS.

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

  • Nick Clegg calls for new ambition for zero suicides across the NHS

    The Deputy Prime Minister hosted a major Mental Health Conference on 19 January to discuss the future of mental health services in England.

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

  • New Mental Health Act code of practice

    A revised code of practice for the Mental Health Act 1983 provides guidance for professionals.

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

  • Ambulance service in England

    Health minister Jeremy Hunt outlines pilot for possible change to the way ambulance services respond to 999 calls.

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