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  • NHS Outcomes Framework 2014 to 2015

    Sets out the outcomes and corresponding indicators used to hold NHS England to account for improvements in health outcomes.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The NHS Mandate

    The first mandate between the government and the NHS Commissioning Board.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Adult safeguarding: updated statement of government policy

    The government’s updated policy statement on safeguarding adults who are vulnerable to abuse and neglect.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Regulation of NHS hospitals

    Joint statement on changes to regulation and oversight of NHS trusts and NHS foundation trusts proposed in response to the Francis report.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government initial response to the Mid Staffs report

    Initial response to the Francis report, with measures to ensure patients are always put first.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Improving the NHS Constitution

    Seeks comments on proposals to strengthen the content of the NHS Constitution.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Review of cosmetic interventions regulation: responses to call for evidence

    A summary of the responses received following the call for evidence Sir Bruce Keogh's review of the regulation of cosmetic interventions.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Equality assessment on establishment of NHS Constitution Right

    The equality assessment is being published to accompany the establishment of this NHS Constitution Right in the standing rules regulations.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Quality in the new health system: draft report from the National Quality Board

    The National Quality Board (NQB)'s draft report setting out how quality will be maintained and improved in the new health system.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • NHS Continuing Healthcare: Frequently Asked Questions

    This is a response to some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) about NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Impact Assessment: the Introduction of a right to access services within maximum waiting times into the NHS Constitution

    A regulatory impact assessment of the introduction of a right to access services within maximum waiting times into the NHS Constitution.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2007 to 2010 Brown Labour government

  • Experience of patients in black and minority ethnic groups: 2007 to 2009

    National statistics on the self-reported experience of patients in black and minority ethnic groups, covering 2007 to 2009.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2007 to 2010 Brown Labour government

  • Experience of patients in black and minority ethnic groups 2006 to 2007

    National statistics on the self-reported experience of patients in black and minority ethnic groups, covering 2006 to 2007.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2007 to 2010 Brown Labour government