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  • Join David Behan for a webchat on dementia

    David co-hosts a webchat with George McNamara from the Alzheimer's Society.

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

  • Medical Directors’ Bulletin – March 2012

    In the March edition of the bulletin, NHS Medical Director Bruce Keogh reflects on the Health and Social Care Bill and what it now means for…

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

  • Health and Social Care Bill gains royal assent

    The Health and Social Care Bill today gained Royal Assent to become the Health and Social Care Act (2012). The core principles of the Act mean…

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

  • Health and Social Care Bill gains Royal Assent

    Health and Social Care Bill has gained Royal Assent to become the Health and Social Care Act (2012).

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

  • Becoming a world-leader for a dementia friendly society, care and research

    The Prime Minister has announced his commitment to make the UK a world leader on dementia.

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

  • Prime Minister’s challenge on dementia

    The Prime Minister has launched a programme which aims to deliver major improvements in dementia care and research by 2015.

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

  • Transcript: Prime Minister's speech to the Dementia 2012 conference

    Prime Minister David Cameron's speech on dementia to the Dementia 2012 conference on Monday 26 March 2012.

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

  • 'Dementia challenge' launched

    David Cameron calls for an 'all-out fight back against dementia; one that cuts across society.'

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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 weekly 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

  • Performance frameworks annexes for acute and mental health trusts updated

    Minor updates to the scoring annexes for the performance frameworks for acute and mental health trusts are available.

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

  • Greater integration of health care has led to improved care processes, more satisfied staff and reduced use of hospitals

    If tailored to local circumstances, well-led and well-managed integration can improve the quality of care for patients as a major study has found.

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

  • Report on evaluation of integrated care pilots

    The Department has published a report on a two year independent study of integrated care pilots. The evaluation which commenced in 2009 looked…

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

  • £1.8 million for fairer funding for end of life care

    More people should be able to spend their final days in a place of their choice and new Government funding will help to make this happen, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley announced today.

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

  • Charging for residential accommodation (CRAG) 2012

    The Department has published today a circular outlining charges for residential accommodation which will come into effect from 9 April 2012.…

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

  • Palliative care pilot sites announced

    Andrew Lansley, Secretary of State for Health, has announced the seven adult and one children’s consortium pilot sites

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

  • Take part in webchat to improve children and young people’s health and care

    If you’re interested in improving health and care for children and young people, join our webchat.

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

  • Palliative care funding

    Information about the government's work on palliative care funding.

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

  • Forty children’s hospices to benefit from grant

    Forty children’s hospices will receive a share of the Department’s annual £10 million Children’s Hospice and Hospice-at-home grant. The Government…

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

  • Palliative care pilot sites announced

    Andrew Lansley, Secretary of State for Health, has announced the seven adult and one children’s consortium pilot sites which will collect vital…

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

  • Better integrated care could save the NHS millions

    The NHS could save millions and provide better care by involving more Allied Health Professionals such as podiatrists in patient care.

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