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  • Press briefing: morning 16 July 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson answered questions on Trident, Lynton Crosby, ministerial interests and the NHS.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 15 July 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson answered questions on, among other topics, the Cabinet, Samantha Cameron, the Keogh report and Twitter.

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

  • Focusing on the fundamentals

    On the 65th birthday of the NHS, Mary Agnew reflects on the importance of getting the fundamentals of care right.

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

  • Opening up debate on safe and compassionate healthcare

    Mary Agnew opens up debate, offers insight and personal reflections as she takes forward the findings of the Francis report into Mid Staffs.

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

  • Department of Health seeks members for Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens

    The Department of Health wants to appoint 5 new members for the Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens (ACDP).

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

  • Partners issue joint statement 2 years after Winterbourne View

    The Department of Health, NHS England, Local Government Association, Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, Care Quality Commission and the National Forum of People with Learning Disabilities have issued a statem…

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

  • Norman Lamb highlights role of health and wellbeing boards in reforming care following Winterbourne View

    The Care and Support Minister has written to the chairs of health and wellbeing boards.

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

  • New measures unveiled to protect people if care providers fail

    New measures were announced today to protect people who rely on care services in the event their care home or service provider goes into administration.

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

  • Soldiers urged to check their 'kit'

    Soldiers are being reminded to check personal 'equipment' as part of a new Army campaign to raise awareness of male-specific diseases.

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

  • Recommendations to protect people who choose cosmetic surgery

    An independent review of cosmetic surgery recommends better regulation, better training and proper redress if things go wrong.

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

  • Government publishes initial response to the Mid Staffordshire NHS Public Inquiry Report

    In response to the Francis report, government is launching plans to ensure that patients are always put first and people are treated with respect.

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

  • Updated NHS Constitution published

    An updated NHS Constitution has been published following a consultation that sought views on a number of proposed changes.

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

  • Proposed terms of reference for the NHS complaints system review

    A review aimed at ensuring that all hospitals listen to and act upon the concerns of patients has been launched.

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

  • New guidance produced to support medical revalidation

    The General Medical Council and other regulators launch joint revalidation handbook.

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

  • Final deadline approaches for NHS Continuing Healthcare claims

    People who believe they should have an assessment of eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare funding are being reminded again that they should apply soon.

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

  • Ensuring an open NHS culture

    Letter from the Secretary of State for Health to NHS trusts' reminding them of the importance of ensuring an open culture within the NHS.

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  • Overview of responses to NHS Constitution consultation published

    The government has today published a report providing an overview of responses to the consultation on strengthening the NHS Constitution.

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

  • An NHS that treats people as individuals

    Jeremy Hunt's speech to Reform.

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

  • Department of Health responds to Mid Staffs public inquiry report

    Permanent Secretary Una O’Brien has responded to the findings of the Mid Staffs inquiry with a renewed focus on listening to patients.

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

  • Government to respond to Mid Staffs public inquiry report in Parliament today

    The government will respond to the final report on the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Public Inquiry in Parliament today.

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