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  • Paul Burstow calls for improvement in the early diagnosis rates of dementia

    Care Services Minister, Paul Burstow, has said that regional variation in the diagnosis rates of dementia must improve.

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

  • Responsibility Deal partners publish first annual updates

    The first annual updates from Public Health Responsibility Deal partners, who signed up at the launch of the Deal in March last year, have been…

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

  • UK already making the most of the Olympic opportunity

    Initial findings show GREAT campaign is helping to make UK the “top of mind” destination for investment and tourism.

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

  • ‘Get involved’ says Responsibility Deal network chair to all in alcohol industry

    Henry Ashworth, Chair of the Public Health Responsibility Deal alcohol network, is urging more businesses to sign up to the Responsibility Deal…

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

  • Statistical Press Notice – 2012 Local Health Profiles

    The 2012 Local Health Profiles, produced by the Public Health Observatories of England working in partnership, were released on 26 June 2012…

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

  • Employers urged to offer flexible working to support mental health needs

    Thousands of individuals with mental health needs could be offered more flexible working under a new initiative launched today by Health Minister Lord Howe.

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

  • Insurers continue to safeguard cover for those taking predictive genetic tests

    Thousands of people who have genetic tests for conditions such as Alzheimers and cancer will continue to benefit when taking out insurance thanks to an extended agreement announced today by Public Health Minister Anne Milton.

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

  • New parents get more support from health visitors in the home and community

    Families around the country will receive a more personalised service from their local health visiting teams thanks to expansion of the programme which aims to give new parents personalised support in their homes and communit…

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

  • The 2012 Local Health Profiles published

    The 2012 Local Health Profiles give a snapshot overview of health for each local authority in England in a user-friendly format.

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

  • Health visitors early implementer sites rolled out

    New parents around the country are to receive more support from health visitors in the home and community.

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

  • Games4Life aims to get the nation active this summer

    The latest campaign from Change4Life, Games4Life, aims to inspire the nation to get active during this summer of sport.

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

  • London 2012 Festival line-up announced

    25,000 artists from around the world including Stephen Fry, Ai Wei Wei and Jay-Z will take part.

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

  • Statistical Press Notice: National Diet and Nutrition Survey -Assessment of dietary sodium levels in adults (aged 19 to 64 years) in England, 2011

    Today, the Department of Health (DH) published a report on dietary sodium intakes, based on an assessment of the sodium content of urine samples…

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

  • Report on dietary sodium intakes

    The Department today published the annual report on dietary sodium intakes, based on an assessment of the sodium content of urine samples collected…

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

  • Maintaining NHS emergency preparedness, resilience and response staff capability during transition

    Lyn Simpson, Director of NHS Operations, on behalf of Ian Dalton, Chief Operating Officer NHS Commissioning Board Authority (NHS CBA) has written…

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

  • Guidance on the health visiting career published

    Guidance on the health visiting career has been published today for commissioners, practice educators, line managers, service leads and newly qualified health visitors, including all those who have responsibility for the ski…

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

  • New Healthcare Associated Infection Surveillance system

    Clara Swinson, Director, Health Protection, has written to all NHS chief executives to highlight the development of a new web based Healthcare…

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

  • Mandatory Health Care Associated Infection Surveillance: redevelopment of the HCAI data capture system (MESS)

    Mandatory Health Care Associated Infection Surveillance: redevelopment of the HCAI data capture system (MESS).

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  • All sport and no play?

    Games4Life, a new campaign to inspire the nation to get active during this year’s summer of sport was launched today by Health Secretary Andrew Lansley

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

  • Chief Scientific Officer’s Bulletin: June 2012

    In this edition, Professor Sue Hill provides feedback from two-day leadership event for healthcare scientists - including links to presentations, posters and details of the winners of the Healthcare Science Awards 2012.

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