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  • Lifetime blood donation ban lifted for men who have had sex with men

    The lifetime ban on blood donation by men who have had sex with men is to be lifted following an evidence based review.

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

  • Community pharmacy contractual framework funding settlement 2011/12

    Bob Alexander explains the overall settlement package agreed between DH and the PSNC.

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

  • High street starts counting the calories

    Tackling public health concerns through working in partnership with business and charities.

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

  • Seasonal influenza vaccine uptake

    Two reports have been published on the uptake of seasonal influenza vaccine among frontline healthcare workers and GP patient groups.

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

  • Radiation protection research: Call for stage 1 applications

    The Department’s Policy Research Programme (PRP) commissions high quality, research-based evidence.

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

  • McDonald’s starts to count the calories

    McDonald’s will introduce calorie information to all of its menus throughout all of its 1,200 UK restaurants.

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

  • Live webchat with Dame Barbara Hakin today

    Live webchat on commissioning.

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

  • Transfer of Southern Cross Healthcare to new operators

    Southern Cross Healthcare, the largest independent care home operator in the country (with over 750 care and nursing homes and some 31,000 residents, most of who are older people), has been engaged in restructuring since ear…

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

  • Statistical press notice: Ambulance Quality Indicators – monthly update

    The following Ambulance Quality Indicators 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

  • Commissioning young people’s substance misuse services in secure estate

    Next steps and guiding principles for local delivery and implementation of the commissioning of young people's substance misuse services in secure estate.

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

  • Breast cancer screening

    The Royal Society of Medicine warn that women are being ‘kept in the dark’ about the risks associated with NHS breast cancer screening.

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

  • Lords Select Committee report on HIV

    Lords Select Committee report says that there needs to be a new priority placed on HIV prevention.

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

  • Medical Directors’ bulletin, Issue 115, July/August 2011

    In the latest Medical Director’s bulletin Bruce Keogh, NHS Medical Director talks about open public services, and the bulletin continues with…

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

  • Commissioning young people’s substance misuse services in secure estate 2011/12

    Letter from Richard Bradshaw, Director for DH Offender Health, Ray Hill, Director of Secure Accommodation at Youth Justice Board, and Rosanna O'Connor, Director of Delivery, NTA.

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  • Nutrient analysis of biscuits, buns and processed foods

    The results of two surveys have been published as part of the Department’s rolling programme of nutrient analysis.

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

  • Sunburn survey leaves men red faced

    Nearly all British people are aware of the risks of skin cancer, but many still put themselves at risk by getting sunburnt.

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

  • New figures shine a light on A&E quality

    New figures showing the quality of A&E services have been published for the first time today.

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

  • Alcohol statistics released

    The North West Public Health Observatory has published statistics on hospital admissions related to alcohol.

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

  • Lancet publishes series of obesity articles

    The Lancet has published a series of articles on obesity which suggest that 40 per cent of adults could be obese by 2030 if current trends continue.

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

  • Improving the process of death certification

    This letter to directors of public health from Professor John Newton, Lead Regional Director for Public Health on Death Certification Reforms, provides an update on the national reforms to death certification.

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