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  • A&E quality indicators: May 2011

    The latest provisional Accident and Emergeny quality indicators for England are published today.

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

  • Price transparency and reducing non-pay spend – an up-date

    The attached letter from Jim Easton, National Director of Improvement and Efficiency, explains about the findings of the pilot project that …

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  • Don’t play Russian roulette with flu

    Millions of people in at risk groups urged to get vaccinated from today

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

  • Read all about your favourite health apps and ideas

    We have now closed the Maps and Apps project to new entries. We received almost 500 entries, as well as thousands of votes and comments. We…

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

  • Research on safeguarding adults by SCIE

    Two reports have been published by the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) on the issue of safeguarding adults. They were both commissioned by the Department of Health.

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

  • Winter flu vaccination programme begins

    Seasonal flu vaccine is made available free of charge from GPs for people in at risk groups.

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

  • The Quality Information Committee'srrecommendations for taking forward the Fundamental Review of Data Returns and response from the Secretary of State

    Letter from Professor David Haslam, National Clinical Adviser to the Care Quality Commission, Expert member of NQB and Chair of Quality Information Committee.

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  • Prime Minister and Health Secretary announce new commitments on 24/7 NHS care

    The Prime Minister and Health Secretary announce that patients will be able to access the NHS 24/7 through the new free to call NHS '111' service

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

  • Cigarette sales from vending machines banned

    The sale of tobacco from vending machines is now prohibited across England. The ban has been introduced to prevent under-age sales to children and to support adults who are trying to quit.

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

  • Speech: 30 September 2011, Andrew Lansley, National launch – Right Care ‘Shared Decision Making’ programme

    Andrew Lansley speaks at the National launch – Right Care ‘Shared Decision Making’ programme.

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

  • Further steps along the road to a clinically led NHS

    Draft guidance to support emerging clinical commissioning groups published today

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

  • NHS continuing to perform strongly

    The official report on NHS performance shows the NHS continues to perform strongly for patients

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

  • Online tools aid patient health decisions

    Health Secretary Andrew Lansley launches a set of innovative online tools that can help patients make informed decisions about their healthcare

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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

    Ambulance Quality Indicators statistics for August 2011 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

  • Statistical press notice: NHS 111 Minimum Data Set – August Release

    Call statistics to the NHS 111 service 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

  • Abortion statistics information updated

    Updated and additional information on abortion/termination of pregnancy has been published.

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

  • Caring For Our Future blog

    David Behan's latest blog.

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

  • Developing clinical commissioning groups: towards authorisation

    Setting out the processes to ensure that clinical commissioning groups are highly effective.

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

  • Support European Antibiotic Awareness Day

    Antibiotic resistance is one of the most significant threats to patient safety in England, Europe and worldwide. The number of infections due to antibiotic-resistant bacteria is growing.

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

  • Influenza vaccine uptake in frontline healthcare workers – data collection

    The Department's influenza vaccine uptake monitoring team have written to colleagues in PCTs and SHAs regarding responsibilities for data collection.

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