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  • NHS charges from April 2013 announced

    The NHS prescription charge in England will increase by 20p from £7.65 to £7.85 for each quantity of a drug or appliance from 1 April 2013.

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

  • Vaccine update: issue 199 February 2013

    February 2013 newsletter for immunisation practitioners, with the latest developments in vaccines, and vaccination policies and procedures.

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  • Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care – reappointment of member and chair of audit committee

    Andrew Hind has been re-appointed as member and chair of the audit committee of the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care for two years with effect from 1 January 2013.

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

  • Statistical press notice: the 2012 NHS Staff Survey in England

    The following 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

  • Cold weather alert: lowered to level 1

    Following a Level 2 alert issued on 18 February 2013, temperatures have now risen across England and the Cold Weather Plan alert indicator has reverted to Level 1.

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

  • Mexxy, Black Mamba and other 'legal highs' become Class B drugs

    A number of so-called 'legal highs' including Black Mamba and Mexxy became illegal Class B drugs today.

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

  • Anna Soubry on improving respiratory disease care and outcomes

    Health Minister Anna Soubry discusses the importance of improving care and outcomes for people with respiratory disease as the introduction to the Better Value, Better Outcomes national respiratory learning event.

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

  • Young People in the Workplace pledge: a call for organisations

    Pledge aims to better support young people lead healthier lives when they start their working career.

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

  • The King’s Fund’s Anna Dixon to join Department of Health

    Dr Anna Dixon, currently Director of Policy at The King's Fund, will join the Department of Health in early May to take up the position of Director of Quality and Strategy and Chief Analyst.

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

  • Change To The Misuse Of Drugs Act 1971

    Home Office circular 004/2013 Change to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 Broad subject: Crime and disorder Issue date: Wed Feb 20 13:23:35…

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  • New national pledge to improve children’s health and reduce child deaths

    A new pledge about making improvements to the health of children and young people has been launched today.

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

  • Government pledge to reduce child mortality

    A new national pledge to reduce child deaths was announced by the Government today.

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

  • Cold weather alert: level 2 issued

    The Met Office has forecast that in at least the next 2 to 3 days there is a 60% chance of severe cold weather in the North West, South West, London and West Midlands regions being low enough on at least two consecutive days…

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

  • NHS information service for parents reaches 100,000 signups

    More than 100,000 people have already signed up to receive online advice about looking after their baby - and a quarter of these are fathers.

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

  • Change4Life alcohol campaign urges us to check our drinking

    Change4Life’s latest alcohol campaign aims to raise awareness of the health risks associated with drinking too much and urges people to check…

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

  • Bute in horsemeat: statement from Chief Medical Officer

    Regarding bute in horsemeat, Chief Medical Officer, Professor Dame Sally Davies has made a statement. “Horsemeat containing phenylbutazone presents a very…

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

  • Cold weather alert: lowered to level 1

    Following a level 2 alert issued on 4 February 2013, temperatures have now risen across England and the Cold Weather Plan alert indicator has reverted to level 1.

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

  • Launch of new prize to drive forward innovation in dementia care

    A brand new prize fund to drive forward innovation in dementia care was last night launched by the NHS in partnership with Janssen Healthcare Innovation.

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

  • Stuart Ralston confirmed as new Chair of the Commission on Human Medicines

    Stuart Ralston has been confirmed as the new Chair of the Commission on Human Medicines (CHM), Lord Howe, Health Minister announced today.

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

  • ACMD advice on Sativex

    ACMD advice on Sativex, February 2013.

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