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Government backs scheme to encourage walking and cycling to school.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Improvements in the fight against 5 major diseases, including cardiovascular disease, could save 30,000 lives by 2020, says Jeremy Hunt.
Marian Spain has been appointed as the new chief executive of Natural England, taking the post on a permanent basis.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
A new University College London (UCL) Institute that aims to reduce health inequalities through action on social determinants was launched today…
'How digital technology can improve outcomes and efficiency' was the focus for Healthcare UK at the largest healthcare show in the Middle East.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The first annual updates from Public Health Responsibility Deal partners, who signed up at the launch of the Deal in March last year, have been…
Brits could add 4,700 years to their lives and £34.5 million to their wallets.
If we get the NHS long-term plan right, we will prevent 3 of the biggest killers, says CEO of Public Health England.
Secretary of State for Health Jeremy Hunt writes about the need for delivering safer services and lower costs in the NHS.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
The Health Harms campaign encourages smokers to quit, by demonstrating the harms to health that come from every cigarette.
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt sets out the direction of reform for the future NHS.
E-learning tools provide quick access to information and advice to help improve approaches to preventing illness, protecting health and promoting wellbeing.
Blackfriars Consensus Statement calls for new national focus to reduce risk of developing dementia.
Secretary of State Matt Hancock's speech at the Spectator Health Summit.
Seventy four charities including the Motor Neurone Disease Association, Epilepsy Society and the Spinal Injuries Association will get a share…
Department of Health has streamlined its agency operation to improve the communication of public health messages to help people live healthy lives
A study published by Cancer Research UK has found that 40 per cent of cancers could be prevented by making lifestyle changes
Foreign Secretary commits £70 million to save lives of poorest patients.
Alternative ways to travel, such as walking and cycling, could relieve the pressure on public transport.
The government has announced £215 million investment in NHS health research and an additional £3 million for a new research leader programme for nurses and midwives.
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