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  • VTE risk assessment statistics April to June 2011

    The fourth quarterly statistics on venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk assessment in England have been released.

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

  • 38 degrees and Health Bill

    38 degrees has issued legal advice on the Health and Social Care Bill.

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

  • Educating health visitors for a transformed service

    New guidance for education commissioners, higher education institutions and lecturers sets out the approach on aligning education with regard to provision of a transformed health visiting service.

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

  • NHS social care allocation return 2011-2012

    The Department of Health made £648 million available to local authorities in 2011/12 for social care activities that also benefit health.

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

  • Home oxygen services

    This letter from Professor Sue Hill, the Chief Scientific Officer, provides an update on the re-procurement of Home Oxygen Services (HOS).

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  • The 2011-2012 NHS social care allocation return

    The Department made available £648 million in 2011/12 for transfer to local authorities for social care activities that also benefit health.

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  • New method for diagnosing high blood pressure

    A new test for hypertension could lead to three million patients being taken off unnecessary medicines.

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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 – July 2011

    Data on breaches of the Mixed-Sex Accommodation (MSA) guidance published by Department of Health today.

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

  • £800 million for medical research

    £800 million of funding will boost medical research and help create new treatments and care for patients, the Government has announced. External site: [Department of Health - funding for medical research](http://www.dh.go…

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

  • Bowel surgery success study published

    The Department of Health responds study by Imperial College on bowel surgery.

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

  • Common clinical language for NHS will help improve patient care and safety

    Better patient safety through electronic communication between clinicians has been secured by the adoption of a common clinical language.

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

  • National search for new ideas to improve the lives of people with dementia

    The Design Council and the Department of Health launch national dementia challenge.

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

  • Information on future role of Health Secretary

    Following the re-committal of the Health and Social Care Bill, the Department of Health is aware of a number of stakeholder questions on the future role and functions of the Secretary of State for Health.

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

  • Living Well With Dementia: A Design Council challenge

    A national challenge has been launched by the Design Council, in partnership with the Department of Health, to develop new design-led ideas for products and services that make life simpler and more enjoyable for those with d…

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

  • Further information for legal professionals on clause 1 of the Health and Social Care Bill

    This note explains the changes to clause 1 of the National Health Service Act 2006 ("the 2006 Act"), proposed by the Bill.

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  • Delay to CQC registration for GP practices

    DH announces delay to CQC registration for GP practices to April 2013.

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

  • Update on arrangements to strengthen management of the transition

    Sir David Nicholson announces senior appointments.

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

  • NHS bursary scheme 12th edition

    The 12th edition of the NHS bursary scheme has been published.

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

  • Improving medicine use and cutting wastage to be tackled

    A new group set up to tackle the £300 million being lost every year in the NHS due to medicine wastage.

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

  • Fulfilling and rewarding lives: the strategy for adults with autism in England

    The first autism strategy for England marked a fundamental change in public services helping adults with autism to live independent lives and find work.

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