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  • High cost drugs

    There are a number of high cost drugs that are excluded from the Payment by Results (PbR) tariff. They are typically specialist, and their use…

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

  • One month to go until the end of tobacco displays – are you ready?

    Ending open cigarette displays will help people trying to quit smoking and help to change attitudes and social norms around smoking

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

  • Revised guidance on Clostridium difficile issued

    DH publishes guidance on testing, reporting and managing C. difficile infections.

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

  • One month until the end of tobacco displays

    On 6 April, all large shops in England will need to hide tobacco products from view in a drive to cut the number of smokers and protect young…

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

  • Multi-million pound drug smuggler gets 30 years

    A man has been jailed for 30 years for smuggling millions of pounds worth of drugs into the UK, following an investigation by the UK Border Agency.

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

  • VTE Risk Assessment data collection – 2011-12 Quarter 3

    Quarterly statistics on Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Risk Assessment in England, produced by the Department of Health have been published

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

  • Local Healthwatch and Local Involvement Networks

    Local Healthwatch and Local Involvement Networks.

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  • NHS charges to increase from April 2012

    The NHS prescription charge will increase to £7.65 per item from 1 April 2012.

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

  • More help for people with rare diseases

    Earlier diagnosis of a rare condition and better coordinated care will help improve the quality of life for people with rare diseases

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

  • The Department of Health appoints three new director generals

    The Department of Health today announced three appointments to its senior team

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

  • £22 million for ground-breaking children’s mental health programme

    Up to £22m will be pumped into a pioneering programme to give children with mental health problems access to the best available services in …

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

  • UK Plan for rare diseases consultation launched

    Department of Health seeks views on its plans for rare diseases.

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

  • Transforming Public Health – Issue 6 February 2012

    In Issue 6 of the Transforming Public Health bulletin Anita Marsland discusses the publication of Building a People Transition Policy for Public…

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

  • Allied Health Professionals Bulletin – February 2012

    Allied Health Professionals Bulletin – February 2012.

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  • Deputy Prime Minister announces extra £22 million for ground-breaking children’s mental health programme

    Nick Clegg: "Too many young people suffer in silence with mental health problems."

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

  • Latest topics referred to NICE: January 2012

    Department of Health ministers agreed to refer the following topics to the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) in January, to begin the process of developing guidance for each topic.

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

  • Latest topics referred to NICE: July 2011

    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

  • Latest topics referred to NICE: November 2011

    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

  • Latest topics referred to NICE: September 2011

    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

  • Acting FAST proves it can save hundreds of lives

    Latest figures show that the annual Act FAST stroke campaign has had a significant impact on patients receiving stroke treatment

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