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From Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)
  • Hunt - NHS must fundamentally change to solve A&E problems

    Today, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt outlined radical changes to improve care for vulnerable older people and alleviate pressure on A&E.

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

  • UK Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy published

    National and international action on treatment, education and monitoring of bacteria must continue to be taken to fight the problem of antimicrobial resistance, Public Health Minister Anna Soubry said today

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

  • World Suicide Prevention Day

    Professor Louis Appleby talks about the stigma of suicide, particularly among the young men who are most at risk.

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

  • NICE: non-executive directors appointed

    Non-executive directors appoint to National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.

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

  • Monitor: non-executive director appointed

    The appointment of a non-executive director to Monitor.

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

  • Changes proposed to pharmacy regulation

    The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) is working towards becoming the principal regulator responsible for pharmacy inspections.

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

  • Plans for doctors’ language checks published

    Government plans to introduce new checks on doctors’ language skills took a big leap forward today.

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

  • Ten million pound cash boost to improve the health of homeless people

    Fifty two projects have been awarded a share of £10 million to ensure homeless people receive better help once they leave hospital, Public Health Minister Anna Soubry announced today.

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

  • National Joint Registry Steering Committee: Medical Director vacancy

    Medical Director sought for the National Joint Registry Steering Committee (NJRSC).

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

  • Deputy Chief Medical Officers appointed

    The 2 Deputy Chief Medical Officers for England are now in post at the Department of Health.

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

  • Local Clinical Research Network hosts announced by the NIHR

    To recruit more NHS patients into clinical trials, 15 NHS and Foundation Trusts will host local NIHR networks from April 2014.

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

  • £1 billion to help A&Es and NHS staff access medical records in hi-tech hospital revolution

    The government and NHS will join forces to invest £1 billion in technology to improve patient care and ease pressure on A&E departments.

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

  • UK to host G8 dementia summit

    The UK is to host the first G8 dementia summit to lead international action on tackling the condition.

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

  • The world-wide challenge of dementia

    Jeremy Hunt talks about using the G8 summit on dementia to seek further international collaboration.

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

  • DH’s response to Sustain’s hospital food standards campaign

    Department of Health’s response to Sustain’s hospital food standards campaign.

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

  • DH’s response to campaign on compulsory training for healthcare assistants

    Department of Health’s response to 38 Degrees’ campaign about compulsory training for healthcare assistants.

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

  • Support for working carers needed to help businesses and boost the economy

    Better support for working carers would give businesses and the UK economy a much needed boost and would save taxpayers £1.3 billion a year, according to a new report published today.

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

  • Department of Health invests additional £30 million into cancer treatment

    The Department of Health has announced a £30 million deal to purchase 20 new radiotherapy machines.

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

  • Funding opens to support voluntary organisations that improve health and social care

    Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb announces the latest funding to help voluntary organisations improve people’s health and well-being.

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

  • Honours: recognising contributions to health and care

    Una O'Brien, Department of Health Permanent Secretary, explains how to nominate someone for an honour for their contribution to health and care.

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