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  • Cancer Research UK study on bowel cancer symptoms

    A study funded by the charity Cancer Research UK has found that on average the British public can only name one symptom of bowel cancer and …

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

  • Call for ideas for new health apps and maps

    The Health Secretary today launched a call for new ideas for health apps that would help patients make informed decisions about their care.

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

  • Is there an app for that?

    Have you used a mobile phone app to keep fit, find a hospital or help manage an illness? Or do you have an idea for an app that could help you? You can now recommend your favourite health apps, and suggest ideas for new ones…

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

  • Statistical press notice: Critical care and delayed transfers of care statistics – July 2011 data

    Monthly situation reports on critical care beds, cancelled operations and delayed discharges published.

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

  • Commissioner-based cancer waiting times

    Today the Department published the annual commissioner-based NHS cancer waiting times according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics…

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

  • Statistical releases on breastfeeding, smoking and obesity

    The Department today published the latest quarterly national statistics on breastfeeding initiation and prevalence at 6 to 8 weeks and smoking at delivery.

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

  • Statistical Press notice: Access to GUM services

    Monthly data on access to GUM services 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: Bed Availability and Occupancy

    Bed Availability and Occupancy statistics for the Quarter ending 30th June 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: Breastfeeding and Smoking

    Data shows slight increase in the breastfeeding initiation rate.

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

  • Government continues to listen to patients and health professionals

    Prime Minister David Cameron and Health Secretary Andrew Lansley announce that the NHS Future Forum will focus on four new areas.

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

  • Referral to Treatment statistics for June 2011

    Statistics show average waiting times are low and remain stable.

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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 – July 2011

    Data on breaches of the Mixed-Sex Accommodation (MSA) guidance published by Department of Health today.

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

  • Mixed-sex breaches hit a record low

    New statistics released today show fewer patients than ever before are staying in mixed-sex accommodation.

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

  • Statistical press notice: NHS referral to treatment (RTT) waiting times data – June 2011

    Referral to Treatment (RTT) waiting times for patients who were treated during June 2011 published by the Department of Health.

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

  • Record £800 million for groundbreaking research to benefit patients

    The government announce £800 million to boost research and allow the development of ground breaking medicines, treatments and care for patients.

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

  • £800 million for medical research

    £800 million will be spent to boost medical research, advancing diagnosis, prevention and treatment, and benefitting patients with diseases such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease.

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

  • NHS Future Forum to carry out new work on key health issues

    The Government has asked the NHS Future Forum to continue a new phase of conversations with patients, service users and professionals following its listening exercise on the proposals to modernise the NHS.

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

  • An Information Revolution: summary of responses to the consultation

    The summary of the responses we received to the consultation Liberating the NHS: An Information Revolution has been published.

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

  • Path of least resistance

    Sally Davies, Chief Medical Officer, has taken part in a discussion on BBC Radio 4, about people's resistance to antibiotics.

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

  • Liberating the NHS: Developing the healthcare workforce

    The summary of the responses received to the Government’s consultation, Liberating the NHS: Developing the healthcare workforce, has been published…

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