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  • Changes to birth and death registration services in Peru

    BRITISH CITIZENS in Peru only. UK birth registrations and death registrations in Peru will transfer from the FCO in the UK.

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

  • New Year’s Honours for health and social care

    The 2015 New Year Honours recognise achievements of wide range of people throughout health and social care community.

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

  • £800,000 for social action projects that support people at end of life

    Seven social action projects will provide support to people at the end of their lives, and to their families, thanks to new funding.

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

  • Chef and author Lorraine Pascale is new Fostering Ambassador

    Lorraine Pascale to bring the same enthusiasm and dedication seen in the kitchen to support some of the country’s most vulnerable children.

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

  • Nick Clegg holds first Mental Health Taskforce meeting

    Members of the Deputy Prime Minister’s Mental Health Taskforce met for the first time today to look at 3 priority mental health areas.

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

  • Physionet UK assist Spinal Injuries Association Fiji

    British Charity Physionet UK assist with mobility, assistive and physio equipment for persons with spinal injuries in Fiji.

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

  • Making it easier for carers to get government help

    A new digital application system means that carers can now apply for their allowance at a time that suits them.

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

  • How the government is supporting carers

    Norman Lamb, Minister of State for Care and Support, writes about the contribution of carers and new funding for projects to support carers.

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

  • £700,000 funding for volunteers who support unpaid family carers

    Seven inspiring social action projects have been awarded £700,000 in total to support unpaid family carers.

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

  • Join us in reducing benefit fraud in Spain - call the hotline now if you suspect something!

    Calls to the benefit fraud hotline in Spain have doubled since the British Government launched a major advertising campaign during the last week of October

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

  • New laws for more open and safe NHS care come into force

    Duty of Candour and Fit and Proper Person’s Test will help improve patient safety, transparency and leadership in the NHS.

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

  • British Embassy Sofia, UNICEF and Liverpool FC Foundation support Bulgarian children

    Coaches from Liverpool FC Foundation and the British Ambassador train with children in Sofia to raise awareness about children's issues.

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

  • Ofsted announces new plans for inspection of children’s homes

    Inspection framework will put experiences of vulnerable children at the heart of how children's homes are inspected

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  • Economic round-up for Wales: 10–14 November 2014

    A summary of economic data for Wales

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

  • New figures show high blood pressure costs NHS billions each year

    How we can all contribute towards improving the prevention, detection and management of high blood pressure.

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  • Autism statutory guidance consultation launched

    Successful Autism Innovation Fund bids also announced, along with money to make local areas more autism-friendly

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

  • Ofsted begins transition to GOV.UK

    During November and December 2014 Ofsted's web presence will be migrating to GOV.UK.

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  • Equality for mental health and joining up health and care

    Minister of State for Care and Support talks about the health and care system, joined up services and equality for mental health at NCAS.

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

  • Launch of Better Care Fund

    Eric Pickles' speech to the National Children and Adult Services Conference 2014.

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

  • Better Care Fund and improving care

    Secretary of State for Health talks about preparing the NHS and social care system for the challenges of an ageing population at NCAS.

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