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  • Bowel surgery success study published

    The Department of Health responds study by Imperial College on bowel surgery.

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

  • Statistical press notice: Integrated Performance Measures Return – quarterly update to 30 June 2011

    IPMR statistics for diabetes, delayed discharges, access to midwifery and stroke were released today by the Department of Health today.

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

  • Common clinical language for NHS will help improve patient care and safety

    Better patient safety through electronic communication between clinicians has been secured by the adoption of a common clinical language.

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

  • Directions as to the functions of the National Health Service Litigation Authority (GOS Contract Disputes) 2010

    These Directions relate to the functions of the NHS Litigation Authority when dealing with General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) contract disputes. The Directions came into force on 1 April 2010, and relate to England.

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

  • New health visitor taskforce

    A new national health visitor taskforce has been created to support the government's plans to rejuvenate the health visiting profession, recruit 4,200 new health visitors, and develop a new health visiting service across…

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

  • National search for new ideas to improve the lives of people with dementia

    The Design Council and the Department of Health launch national dementia challenge.

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

  • Information on future role of Health Secretary

    Following the re-committal of the Health and Social Care Bill, the Department of Health is aware of a number of stakeholder questions on the future role and functions of the Secretary of State for Health.

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

  • Living Well With Dementia: A Design Council challenge

    A national challenge has been launched by the Design Council, in partnership with the Department of Health, to develop new design-led ideas for products and services that make life simpler and more enjoyable for those with d…

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

  • Further information for legal professionals on clause 1 of the Health and Social Care Bill

    This note explains the changes to clause 1 of the National Health Service Act 2006 ("the 2006 Act"), proposed by the Bill.

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  • Statistical press notice: A&E statistics – quarterly figures, March to June 2011

    Quarterly Accident and Emergency attendance 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

  • Delay to CQC registration for GP practices

    DH announces delay to CQC registration for GP practices to April 2013.

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

  • NHS cancelled elective operations, quarter ending 30 June 2011

    Elective operations 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

  • Research on salt published

    Cutting salt consumption by half a teaspoon a day could save 20,000 lives a year.

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

  • Update on arrangements to strengthen management of the transition

    Sir David Nicholson announces senior appointments.

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

  • A&E statistics – March to June 2011

    The following statistics were released today: accident and emergency attendances; total time spent in A&E from arrival to admission, discharge or transfer; and waiting for emergency admission through A&E, quarter end…

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

  • Baseline data to support development of future health systems

    The Department is committed to publishing shadow indicative allocations for clinical commissioning groups and local authorities (in respect of their public health responsibilities)  before the end of the year.

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

  • NHS bursary scheme 12th edition

    The 12th edition of the NHS bursary scheme has been published.

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

  • Quarterly statistics on NHS cancelled elective operations

    The latest quarterly national statistics on NHS cancelled elective operation figures were published today.

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

  • Baseline data collection to support the development of the future healthcare and public health systems

    Letter from Sir David Nicholson requesting support in action that is needed now in the development of the future healthcare and public health systems.

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  • Diagnostic waiting times published

    The Department has published diagnostic waiting times figures for June 2011.

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