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  • Consultation on prescription drug tramadol

    The government wants to make tramadol a Class C drug but ensure it is available to those who need it as a prescription medicine

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

  • Ministerial letter to ACMD: advice on tramadol

    Letter from the Minister for Crime Prevention to the chair of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs regarding its advice on tramadol.

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

  • 2013 Clinical Excellence Awards round opens

    The latest round of National Clinical Excellence Awards opens on 22 July 2013, ACCEA is delighted to announce.

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  • Call to action on health checks

    More than 650 lives a year could be saved if simple NHS Health Checks were offered throughout the country and taken up.

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 16 July 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson answered questions on Trident, Syria and health.

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

  • Minister welcomes Bain Capital buying majority stake in PRUK

    Health Minister Dr Dan Poulter has welcomed one of the world’s leading investment firms acquiring a majority stake in Plasma Resources UK.

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

  • Renewing the fight against whooping cough

    Professor David Salisbury calls for health professionals to stay focused on promoting whooping cough vaccine to pregnant women.

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

  • Vacancies: Members of the National Joint Registry Steering Committee

    4 members sought for the National Joint Registry Steering Committee (NJRSC)

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

  • Public Health Responsibility Deal partners help people reduce calories

    A wide range of actions taken over past year by 25 Responsibility Deal food businesses to help families cut down on calories.

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

  • PHE advice on staying mosquito-bite free this summer

    Simple steps to keep pesky visitors at bay.

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  • Jon Rouse welcomes care and support funding consultation

    His blog calls for ‘the widest level of engagement’ with the consultation on care and support funding reform launched on the 18 July.

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

  • New fairer capped funding system to help everyone plan for the cost of care

    Proposals will protect people’s savings and homes from unlimited care costs and allow them to financially plan for the first time

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

  • Government accepts fertility and tissue regulators review

    The government’s fertility and human tissue regulators will continue as separate bodies following an independent review.

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

  • Alcohol Strategy consultation report: PHE response

    Public Health England responds to the Government's decision on minimum unit pricing.

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  • Level 3 ‘heatwave’ alert issued for London and the South East

    London and the South East of England may experience ‘heatwave’ conditions over the next few days, according to Met Office forecasts.

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  • Norman Lamb responds to Liverpool Care Pathway review

    Minister for Care and Support's letter to NHS trust chairs and chief executives about the actions to take in response to the review.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 16 July 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson answered questions on Trident, Lynton Crosby, ministerial interests and the NHS.

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

  • Oral Statement – Sir Bruce Keogh Review

    Oral Statement in the House of Commons on the Professor Sir Bruce Keogh’s review of hospitals with high mortality rates.

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

  • Jeremy Hunt sets out plans to tackle mediocrity and inadequate leadership in the NHS

    Sir Bruce Keogh’s review into 14 hospital Trusts in England published

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

  • Press briefing: morning 15 July 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson answered questions on, among other topics, the Cabinet, Samantha Cameron, the Keogh report and Twitter.

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