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  • Improving efficiency in blood and organ donation

    The Department of Health today published a report on NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT)

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

  • NHS Constitution changes to enshrine whistle-blowing in law

    Health staff who raise concerns about poor patient care will be protected in the future, under changes to the NHS Constitution announced today.

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

  • Bliss warning on neonatal care

    Anne Milton responds to Bliss who have warned that more than half of specialist neonatal care units are not meeting minimum standards

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

  • Minister gives kick-start to volunteering at launch of vision and fund

    A new vision for volunteering in health and social care will be unveiled today by Care Services Minister Paul Burstow Volunteers…

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

  • Strategic vision for volunteering

    The strategic vision for volunteering sets out the Government’s long-term vision for social action, and in particular volunteering.

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

  • World Alzheimer Report 2011

    Professor Alistair Burns talks about the World Alzheimer Report 2011.

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

  • Imelda Redmond – making social care reform a reality

    Making social care reform a reality.

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

  • New Chief Inspector to be appointed

    Sir Michael Wilshaw is the Secretary of State's preferred choice for the post of Her Majesty's Chief Inspector.

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

  • Innovation in NHS outcomes competition winners announced

    Health Secretary announces winners of outcomes indicators for stroke recovery and children and young people’s experience of healthcare

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

  • Review of fees for applications to provide pharmaceutical services

    Publication of responses to consultation on primary care trust charges for NHS pharmaceutical applications.

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

  • House of Lords second reading of the Health and Social Care Bill

    Department of Health comments on second reading of the Health and Social Care Bill in the House of Lords

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

  • Summary Care Record to benefit millions of patients with long term conditions, say patient groups

    A year on from a Ministerial review that confirmed the importance of Summary Care Records patient groups are advocating its use

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

  • Webchat about Caring For Our Future

    David Behan, Director General for Social Care, Local Government and Care Partnerships and Imelda Redmond, Chief Executive of Carers' UK and discussion leader for Quality, will be answering your questions in a live webcha…

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

  • Summary Care Record: giving patients a stronger voice

    For the 15 million patients in the UK with a long term condition, it can be a real struggle communicating their needs, especially in an emergency.

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

  • Innovation Excellence and Strategic Development Fund 2012-13 – registration now closed

    The deadline for registering on the online AIMS (Award Information Management System)  system has now passed. For more information, please see…

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

  • Health and  Social Care Bill: 18th Report of Session 2010-12

    In its report  of 30 September, the Lords Select Committee on the constitution outlined  its concerns with regards to the  constitutional implications of the Bill.

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  • Statistical Press notice: NHS inpatient and outpatient events

    NHS inpatient and outpatient events statistics 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

  • New research partnerships set to boost patient treatments and economic growth

    The government has launched the first two National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) partnerships for early stage health research

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

  • Sam Lister appointed Director of Communication at Department of Health

    Sam Lister, Health Editor at The Times, has been appointed as the new Director of Communications at the Department of Health

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

  • Launch of digital technology implementation scheme for long term conditions work

    A new scheme to support local long term conditions teams to identify opportunities and to exploit the use of digital technology in support of improved LTC management. has been launched.

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