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  • David Behan CBE appointed new Chief Executive of CQC

    David Behan CBE, Director General of Social Care, Local Government and Care Partnerships at the Department of Health, has announced his departure to take up the role of Chief Executive at the Care Quality Commission.

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

  • Government reaction to BMA’s decision to stage industrial action over NHS pensions

    The British Medical Association has voted to stage a day of industrial action on 21 June over planned changes to the NHS pension scheme.

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

  • Making medical tests work for you: Offering patients more choice

    For the first time, patients will now have more choice about where, when and how they receive some of the most common medical tests.

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

  • Making life easier for people: Information to help you find the best NHS and social care for you and your family

    Using information and technology to put people in greater control of their health and care is at the heart of the Government’s strategy - The…

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

  • Digital service launched for new parents

    The NHS Information Service for Parents is launched today by the Prime Minister.

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

  • NHS pledges more support for women with postnatal depression

    Women who have postnatal depression or who have suffered a miscarriage, stillbirth or the death of a baby will get more support from the NHS…

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

  • Government pledges support for women with postnatal depression and improvements to maternity care

    Women who have postnatal depression and women who have suffered a miscarriage, stillbirth or the death of a baby will get more support from …

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

  • More help to follow a healthy diet – front of pack food labelling consultation launched

    Keeping track of what you eat and choosing healthier foods could be made easier thanks to a UK-wide consultation launched today by Health Secretary…

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

  • Food labelling consultation launched

    Choosing healthier foods could be made easier thanks to a UK-wide consultation on front-of-pack labelling launched today. UK health ministers…

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

  • Statement on decision to veto the disclosure of the Transition Risk Register

    The Secretary of State has today made a statement to Parliament explaining his decision to veto the disclosure of the Transition Risk Register…

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

  • 300 former child migrants reunited with their families

    Almost 300 former child migrants have been reunited with their families in the UK thanks to the £6million Family Restoration Fund.

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

  • Sir Keith Pearson confirmed as Chair of Health Education England

    Sir Keith Pearson has today been confirmed as Chair of Health Education England (HEE).

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

  • Sir Peter Carr confirmed as Chair of NHS Trust Development Authority

    Sir Peter Carr has today been confirmed as Chair of the NHS Trust Development Authority (NTDA).

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

  • Death certification reforms update

    Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has written to the Death Certification National Steering Group members to advise that the full implementation…

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

  • Consultation to ensure language checks for doctors

    Foreign doctors will have to prove they can speak English before they can practise inEnglandunder specific proposals that the Health Secretary…

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

  • Language checks for doctors included in consultation on role of responsible officers

    Proposals to ensure the language competence of doctors have been put forward as part of a consultation launched today on regulations governing…

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

  • School for Public Health Research launched

    The new National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) School for Public Health Research has launched. It has a budget of £20 million over five…

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

  • Consultation on tobacco plain packaging launched

    A UK-wide consultation on whether tobacco should be sold in standardised, or plain packaging, has been launched today by Health Secretary Andrew…

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

  • Centres selected to host cutting-edge cancer services

    Up to £250 million invested in bringing advanced radiotherapy treatment to UK.

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

  • Improving patient choice

    Patients in parts of London, Manchester and Salford and Nottingham will shortly be able to register with a GP practice of their choice for the first time.

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