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  • G8 dementia summit

    The summit on 11 December brings together G8 ministers and other delegates to discuss dementia.

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

  • G8 Dementia Summit welcomed by PHE

    Duncan Selbie welcomes the opportunity to collaborate on the prevention of dementia and helping people to live well with the condition.

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  • Introduction to the Dementia Summit

    Jeremy Hunt on the importance of research, early diagnosis and reducing the stigma around dementia at the G8 Summit on dementia.

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

  • G8 dementia: PM calls for UK to lead world in research

    David Cameron will unveil millions of pounds of investment in life sciences today as special G8 summit agrees landmark deal on dementia.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 11 December 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on dementia, Nelson Mandela's memorial and cost of living.

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

  • Nelson Mandela tribute: Nick Clegg

    Nick Clegg has paid his respects to Nelson Mandela by signing the book of condolence at South Africa House.

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

  • High court rules local authority must consider funding for a traveller child when travelling

    Commission welcomes High Court decision that a local authority must support a 3-year old, disabled child from a traveller family, even when his family are working in other parts of Britain.

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  • Ofsted publishes new framework for inspecting Cafcass

    New framework and evaluation schedule for inspecting services for the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service.

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  • Watch the G8 dementia summit live on 11 December

    On 11 December 2013, people will be able to watch live coverage of the G8 dementia summit.

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

  • Putting dementia on the map and driving up standards of care

    For the first time, members of the public will be able to see the quality of dementia care and support in their local area.

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

  • Equivalent of up to 3,000 extra doctors and nurses, and thousands more beds made available to support NHS

    Thousands of extra beds and the equivalent of nearly 3,000 additional NHS staff will be funded by the Department of Health.

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

  • ONS Excess Winter Mortality in England and Wales statistics - Department of Health response

    The Department of Health has responded to the ONS Excess Winter Mortality in England and Wales statistics which were published today.

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

  • CQC State of Care report – Department of Health response

    Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb has responded to the CQC’s State of Care report published today

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

  • Reflecting on the Francis response

    Following the government’s response to the Mid Staffs Francis inquiry, Mary Agnew gives her personal insight from the implementation team.

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

  • County Council Network Conference 2013

    Secretary of State Eric Pickles spoke to the County Council Network about the £3.8 billion Better Care funding for adult social care.

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

  • New era for patients and NHS as Government accepts recommendations of Mid Staffordshire inquiry

    The Government has published its response to the Francis inquiry report.

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

  • Secretary of State: foreword to Mid Staffordshire inquiry response

    Jeremy Hunt talks about learning lessons of Mid Staffordshire and the importance of building a culture of compassionate care.

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

  • Francis report on Mid Staffs: government accepts recommendations

    Plans announced to make the NHS more open, more accountable and more focused on safety and compassion.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 12 November 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Cabinet agenda and Lynton Crosby.

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

  • NHS must treat mental and physical health equally

    The government today published its Mandate to NHS England on how it expects the NHS to improve services for people with mental health problems.

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