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  • Health becomes first government department to sign Time to Change mental health pledge

    The Department of Health signs up to Time to Change, the mental health anti-stigma programme.

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

  • Eight thousand patients to benefit from advanced cancer treatment

    £15 million unveiled to rollout across the NHS.

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

  • Next generation nursing and midwifery to free up more time for patients

    £140 million for nurses and midwives to improve care and beat bureaucracy The Prime Minister and Health Secretary today set out plans to invest…

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

  • Change to no-smoking signs regulations

    The duty to display no-smoking signs in smoke-free premises and vehicles in England is being made simpler.

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

  • NHS 111 Minimum Data Set – August Release

    The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:

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

  • Spit and polish for the new dental contract

    Spitting may be considered an unpleasant habit - but in terms of healthy teeth it can make a world of difference to your smile. Dentists across…

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

  • Statistical press notice: Ambulance Quality Indicators – monthly update for England

    (Ambulance Systems Indicators for period August 2012 and Ambulance Clinical Outcomes for period May 2012) The following statistics were released…

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

  • Applications for information sharing challenge funding closed

    The information sharing challenge fund applications period closed today at 12 noon and the review process has commenced. This process will take…

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

  • Workplace offers a major opportunity to drive health improvement

    Dame Carol Black talks about the importance of workplace health and well-being and what’s being done to take up the challenge of health improvement…

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

  • Guidance for NHS trusts on the NHS friends and family test

    Guidance for NHS trusts on the NHS friends and family test has been published today by the Department of Health. 

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

  • The week issue 267 28 September – 4 October 2012

    The week issue 267 28 September – 4 October 2012.

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  • Social Care Bulletin: September-October 2012

    The regular Social Care Bulletin: issue 22

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

  • Join Twitter conversation on NHS Constitution

    A conversation on the values and principles of the NHS Constitution is taking place on Twitter today, Tuesday, from 1-2pm using the hashtag.

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

  • Celebrities put the stop into Stoptober

    Stoptober, a new stop smoking campaign officially kicks off today with support from celebrities nationwide.

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

  • Healthwatch England launched

    Healthwatch England, the new national, statutory consumer champion for health and social care in England,is launched today. A key milestone…

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

  • Stoptober starts today!

    A new stop smoking campaign - Stoptober - officially kicks off today with support from celebrities nationwide.

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

  • Statistical Press Notice: Monthly critical care beds, cancelled urgent operations and delayed transfers of care data, England – August 2012

    The main findings for August 2012 were:  Critical Care Beds There were 3,712 adult critical care beds available with 2,891 occupied, giving…

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

  • Newborns to be protected against whooping cough

    Pregnant women will be offered whooping cough vaccinations to protect their newborn babies following a rise in cases and deaths amongst young infants, Chief Medical Officer Professor Dame Sally Davies has announced.

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

  • GP and Practice Team Bulletin: September 2012

    The September edition of the GP and Practice Team Bulletin is now online. This month Dame Barbara Hakin discusses some of the key decisions…

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

  • NICE to help drive standards in social care

    From April 2013, the role of the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) will expand to include social care. The Department…

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