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  • Prime Minister and Health Secretary announce new commitments on 24/7 NHS care

    The Prime Minister and Health Secretary announce that patients will be able to access the NHS 24/7 through the new free to call NHS '111' service

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

  • Cigarette sales from vending machines banned

    The sale of tobacco from vending machines is now prohibited across England. The ban has been introduced to prevent under-age sales to children and to support adults who are trying to quit.

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

  • Speech: 30 September 2011, Andrew Lansley, National launch – Right Care ‘Shared Decision Making’ programme

    Andrew Lansley speaks at the National launch – Right Care ‘Shared Decision Making’ programme.

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

  • NHS continuing to perform strongly

    The official report on NHS performance shows the NHS continues to perform strongly for patients

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

  • Online tools aid patient health decisions

    Health Secretary Andrew Lansley launches a set of innovative online tools that can help patients make informed decisions about their healthcare

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

  • Statistical press notice: Ambulance Quality Indicators – monthly update

    Ambulance Quality Indicators statistics for August 2011 were released today by the Department of Health

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

  • Statistical press notice: NHS 111 Minimum Data Set – August Release

    Call statistics to the NHS 111 service were released today by the Department of Health

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

  • Abortion statistics information updated

    Updated and additional information on abortion/termination of pregnancy has been published.

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

  • Developing clinical commissioning groups: towards authorisation

    Setting out the processes to ensure that clinical commissioning groups are highly effective.

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

  • Influenza vaccine uptake in frontline healthcare workers – data collection

    The Department's influenza vaccine uptake monitoring team have written to colleagues in PCTs and SHAs regarding responsibilities for data collection.

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

  • GP and Practice Team bulletin, issue 106, September 2011

    The latest edition of the GP and Practice Team bulletin is now available.

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

  • National Institute for Health Research annual report 2010-11 published

    The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Annual Report 2010-11, which provides an overview of the NIHR's activities and key achievements over the year, has been published today.

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

  • The Quarter, quarter 1 2011/12

    David Flory's report for the first quarter April to June 2011/12 provides a summary of the NHS financial position and performance against the national priorities set out in the Operating Framework for the NHS in England …

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

  • National Cancer Programme bulletin, issue 21, September 2011

    Updated information about relevant policy and implementation news for the National Cancer Programme.

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  • Royal College of Surgeons report on emergency surgery

    Department of Health responds to Royal College of Surgeons report on emergency surgery

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

  • Preparations for winter planning and reporting 2011/12

    Letter from David Flory concerning winter planning and reporting.

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

  • Preparations for winter planning and reporting 2011/12

    The Department has published a letter from David Flory, Deputy Chief NHS Executive, and David Behan, Director General for Social Care, Local…

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

  • PCT Cluster Governance

    Letter from Jim Easton, National Director for Improvement and Efficiency

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  • Guidance and FAQs on food supplements

    Responsibility for legislation on food supplements in England transferred from the Food Standards Agency to the Department Health on 1 October 2010.

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

  • Medical Directors’ bulletin, Issue 116, September 2011

    Introduced by the NHS Medical Director to update and inform medical directors

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