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  • Recent non executive appointments to Department of Health public bodies

    A number of non executive appointments and re-appointments have recently been confirmed in relation to the following Department of Health public…

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

  • Transforming Public Health Bulletin: September 2012

    This edition of the Transforming Public Health Bulletin provides an update on Public Health England and the appointments made to date.

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

  • Pregnant women to be offered whooping cough vaccination

    Following a rise in the number of cases of whooping cough in young babies, the Chief Medical Officer, Professor Dame Sally Davies, has announced that pregnant women will be offered vaccinations to protect their newborn babie…

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

  • Christine Beasley and Sarah Harkness confirmed as Non-Executive Directors of the NHS Trust Development Authority

    Christine Beasley and Sarah Harkness have been confirmed as Non Executive Directors of the NHS Trust Development Authority.  Ms Beasley will…

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

  • Deadline approaches for NHS continuing healthcare

    Make sure to notify your local Primary Care Trust now if you think you should have been assessed and haven’t.

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

  • Shirley Pearce, Kate Nealon and Ann Abraham confirmed as Non-Executive Directors of Health Education England

    Shirley Pearce, Kate Nealon and Ann Abraham have today been confirmed as Non Executive Directors of Health Education England.

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

  • The month: issue 58, September 2012

    The month: issue 58, September 2012.

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  • The week: issue 266

    he week: issue 266.

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  • £1.5m available for people to spend on own care

    £1.5 million has been identified to support the potential roll-out of personal health budgets to help individuals choose the most appropriate care for them, Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb announced today

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

  • Medical Directors’ Bulletin September 2012 edition now live

    In the September 2012 edition of the Medical Directors’ Bulletin we profile Professor Sir Bruce Keogh’s three new NHS Commissioning Board domain…

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

  • Stoptober campaign kicks off in one week

    Just one week to go until the nation’s smokers get a chance to start their 28-day joint quit attempt.

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

  • Stars back new campaign to drive awareness of dementia

    Sir Michael Parkinson, Fiona Phillips and Gordon Banks to support national “A Day to Remember” campaign, calling for the public not to delay…

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

  • Dementia campaign launches

    The Department of Health has launched a campaign, supported by the Alzheimer's Society, to encourage people to talk to loved ones showing signs of dementia.

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

  • Views sought on new vision for nursing

    A new vision for nursing, midwifery and care-giving asks how compassion and care can be developed across health and social care.

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

  • Health Research Authority to take role in research access to patient data

    The Health Research Authority will host transparent expert advice to support decisions on access to personal health information, the Department…

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

  • Mixed-sex accommodation breaches at a record low

    Mixed-sex accommodation breaches for hospitals in England have fallen by 99 per cent since monitoring started almost two years ago, according to data published today by the Department of Health.

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

  • Statistical press notice: Mixed-sex accommodation breach data – August 2012

    Main Points This notice presents data on all breaches (i.e. occurrences of unjustified mixing) of the Mixed-Sex Accommodation (MSA) guidance…

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

  • One month left to have your say on the draft Care and Support Bill

    Comment on the draft Care and Support Bill and have your say on the largest overhaul of the law around adult care and support in 60 years.

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

  • Public health transitional support funds available for local authorities

    The Department of Health is making available public health transitional support funds for local authorities. Financial support is available …

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

  • Health staff urged to get flu jab

    Health staff are being urged to get vaccinated against flu to cut the risk of it spreading to patients and colleagues this winter.

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