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  • Hybrid system for food labelling given green light

    Consumers will be able to make healthier choices about the food they eat with the introduction of a new, consistent system of front of pack labelling, Health Minister Anna Soubry announced today.

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

  • Single system for nutrition labelling announced

    The Department has announced proposals for front-of-pack nutrition labelling that clearly displays: how much fat, saturated fat, salt and sugar…

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

  • Fund to create and modernise homes for independent living

    £300 million fund to provide new homes to meet the needs of older people and people with disabilities.

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

  • Advisory Council on the Misuse of drugs: Advice on O-desmethyltramadol (2012)

    The ACMD have considered the harms associated with the use of O-desmethyltramadol and recommend that O-desmethyltramadol is controlled.

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  • Proposed changes to GP contract to focus on better care for people with long-term conditions

    The Government is calling for better care for people with long-term conditions under its proposed changes to the GP contract.

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

  • Health staff reminded to get flu jab

    Health staff are being reminded to get vaccinated against flu to cut the risk of it spreading to patients and colleagues this winter.

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

  • Health staff reminded to get flu jab

    Health staff are being reminded to get vaccinated against flu to cut the risk of it spreading to patients and colleagues this winter.

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  • Latest topics referred to NICE: July 2012

    Department of Health ministers agreed to refer the following topics to the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE).

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

  • Survey reveals volunteering increase

    Taking Part statistics show growing trend among young adults and BME groups.

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

  • European Antibiotic Awareness Day: audio files

    You can download the audio, in MP3 format, for the European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD) videos.

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

  • European Antibiotic Awareness Day: video files

    You can download the European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD) videos in WMV format.

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

  • One week left to comment on the draft Care and Support Bill

    Have your say on the largest overhaul of the law around adult care and support in 60 years.

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

  • London 2012 athletes giving back

    British athletes to help coach an inspired generation.

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

  • UK bids to become world-leader in dementia research with call for global collaboration

    The Government is bringing together pharmaceutical industry leaders and biotech experts to showcase the UK's world-leading research facilities and discuss how to drive forward global work against dementia.

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

  • Government holds dementia research showcase event

    The government is holding an event today to showcase the UK’s research facilities and discuss how to drive forward international research on…

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister supports World Mental Health Day

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg made a statement in support of World Mental Health Day.

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

  • Eight thousand patients to benefit from advanced cancer treatment

    £15 million unveiled to rollout across the NHS.

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

  • Change to no-smoking signs regulations

    The duty to display no-smoking signs in smoke-free premises and vehicles in England is being made simpler.

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

  • Workplace offers a major opportunity to drive health improvement

    Dame Carol Black talks about the importance of workplace health and well-being and what’s being done to take up the challenge of health improvement…

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

  • Stoptober starts today!

    A new stop smoking campaign - Stoptober - officially kicks off today with support from celebrities nationwide.

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