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  • Secret of Olympic Park gnome revealed

    All will be explained in book on Britain’s largest new park for more than 100 years.

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  • Invitation to apply to join the health and care voluntary sector strategic partner programme

    An invitation to apply to join the health and care voluntary sector strategic partner programme is launched.

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

  • Bed Availability and Occupancy – Quarter ending 30 September 2012

    The KH03 is a Quarterly collection from all NHS organisations that operate beds, ordinary or daycase, both NHS Trusts and PCTs.

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

  • Better guidance and support for NHS surgeons on vaginal tape and mesh implants

    The Department of Health, the NHS Commissioning Board, NHS surgeons (urologists and gynaecologists), and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) are taking action to help reduce the side effects after …

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

  • Government backs cutting edge medical technologies

    Revolutionary new cancer test could change the way cancer is diagnosed and treated.

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

  • Loneliness measure to boost care for older people

    Greater transparency will help drive better services and improve care for older people.

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

  • The week issue 274 16-22 November 2012

    The week issue 274 16-22 November 2012.

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  • A state of the nation picture on adoption

    Ofsted’s first adoption statistics are published today, providing a comprehensive picture of adoption in England.

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  • Action needed on liver disease, as CMO takes temperature of the country’s health

    Comprehensive action is needed to stop the rising tide of liver disease, is one of the key findings to emerge from Chief Medical Officer Professor Dame Sally Davies first annual report that is launched today.

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

  • Chief Nursing Officer Bulletin: November 2012

    The regular bulletin from the Chief Nursing Officer.

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

  • Chief Medical Officer publishes her first annual report

    This first of 2 volumes of Sally Davies’s annual report provides a comprehensive picture of England's health.

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

  • Non executive member appointments to the National Joint Registry Steering Committee

    With effect from 22 October 2012, 3 members of the National Joint Registry Steering Committee (NJRSC) have been reappointed.

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

  • Appointment of new chair of COM

    Dr David Lovell has been appointed as the new chair of the COM.

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

  • Antibiotic resistance poses alarming threat

    Antibiotic resistance is one of the greatest threats to modern health and we face a future without cures for infection if antibiotics are not used responsibly, the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Professor Dame Sally Davies war…

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

  • Statistical Press notice: PIP breast implants

    Statistical Press notice: PIP breast implants The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:** Latest monthly PIP…

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

  • Antibiotic resistance poses alarming threat

    Antibiotic resistance is one of the greatest threats to modern health and we face a future without cures for infection if antibiotics are not…

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

  • Distributing quit kits in 2013

    Following the success of this year’s Quit Kit campaign, the Department would like to invite pharmacies across England to distribute Quit Kits…

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

  • Chair and non executive member appointments to the Advisory Committee on Borderline Substances

    A new chair and six new members have been appointed to the Advisory Committee on Borderline Substances (ACBS). The ACBS is responsible for …

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

  • Businesses pledge for more fruit and veg

    More fruit and veg will be added to ready-meals, and supermarket fruit and veg sections will be expanded as part of a new drive to encourage everyone to get their 5-a-day, Public Health Minister Anna Soubry announced today.

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

  • Statistical press notice: Integrated Performance Measures Return – quarterly update

    IPMR statistics were released today by the Department of Health: Diabetes Access to Midwifery Stroke/Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) NHS…

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