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  • New FRANK adverts mark tenth anniversary

    A new campaign to remind young people to talk to FRANK for factual and trustworthy drugs advice was launched by the Home Office today.

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

  • New FRANK adverts mark tenth anniversary

    New campaign reminding young people to talk to FRANK for factual and trustworthy drugs advice was launched by the Home Office today.

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

  • Fertility and tissue regulators to be reviewed following consultation

    Further changes are needed to establish the future shape and scope of fertility and human tissue regulation across the UK, Public Health Minister Anna Soubry announced today in response to a consultation on the future of the…

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

  • Statistical press notice: Monthly critical care beds, cancelled urgent operations and delayed transfers of care data, england – December 2012

    The main findings for December 2012 were: Critical Care Beds There were 3,758 adult critical care beds available with 3,067 occupied, giving…

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

  • Report on the care of suspected internal drug traffickers published

    An independent report giving clinical advice on the medical care of suspected internal drug traffickers (SIDTs) has been published today.

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  • Latest topics referred to NICE: December 2012

    Ministers agreed to refer the following topics to NICE in December, 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

  • 100 Hospitals to take part in £25 million Maternity Unit Makeover

    More than 100 hospitals will share a £25 million fund to improve and upgrade their maternity units, Health Minister Dr Dan Poulter announced…

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

  • Hospitals share in funding to improve birthing environments

    A share of a £25 million fund to improve the birthing environments in more than 100 hospitals was announced today.

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

  • The week issue 282 18-24 January 2013

    The week issue 282 18-24 January 2013

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  • Last chance for local authorities to attract more adopters

    Details on government's plans to tackle the weaknesses in the adoption system.

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

  • Shortlist for new dental pilot practices announced

    Dental practices across the country are preparing for an exciting new challenge as the shortlist of those chosen to continue shaping a new dental…

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

  • Funding to improve energy efficiency in the NHS

    Successful schemes to share £50 million capital funding to invest during 2013 to 2014.

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  • Update on nutrition and health claims published

    An update regarding the European Commission’s Working Group meeting on nutrition and health claims was issued on 17 January 2013.

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  • Date confirmed for receipt and publication of the Mid Staffs public inquiry report

    The Mid Staffs public inquiry has confirmed that Robert Francis will deliver his final report to the Health Secretary on 5 February 2013.

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

  • Medical Directors’ Bulletin: December 2012/January 2013

    Issue 129 of the Medical Director's bulletin containing a mix of new publications, resources, news, consultations and events.

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

  • Sugar and calories cut in soft drinks

    Leading soft drinks brands Lucozade and Ribena will reduce the amount of sugar and calories in their products by up to 10 per cent as part of…

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

  • Sugar and calories reduced in soft drinks

    Leading soft drinks brands Lucozade, Ribena and J20 are among the latest brands to sign up to the Responsibility Deal’s calorie reduction pledge as part of the government's drive to curb obesity levels

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

  • Statistical Press notice: PIP breast implants

    The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:** Latest monthly PIP implant data** (covering the period 6th January…

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

  • Reference cost guidance

    Reference costs are the unit costs to the NHS of providing healthcare to NHS patients.

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

  • Statistical press notice: Mixed-sex accommodation breach data – December 2012

    Main Points This notice presents data on all breaches (i.e. occurrences of unjustified mixing) of the Mixed-Sex Accommodation (MSA) guidance…

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