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The 2 Deputy Chief Medical Officers for England are now in post at the Department of Health.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs has recommended the control of three prescription medicines
These ACMD letters to Minister for Crime Prevention, Jeremy Browne MP advise on lisdexamfetamine and z-drugs.
To recruit more NHS patients into clinical trials, 15 NHS and Foundation Trusts will host local NIHR networks from April 2014.
The government and NHS will join forces to invest £1 billion in technology to improve patient care and ease pressure on A&E departments.
Public Health England has today published the latest data on NHS Health Check.
A campaign to explain how British citizens should use their European Health Insurance Cards (EHICs) continues throughout the autumn with talks across the Valencia Autonomous Community
This vaccination programme aims to reduce the incidence and severity of shingles disease in older people.
The UK is to host the first G8 dementia summit to lead international action on tackling the condition.
Jeremy Hunt talks about using the G8 summit on dementia to seek further international collaboration.
Too much time in front of screens combined with a sedentary lifestyle is taking its toll on our children’s wellbeing.
Letter from Richard Gleave, as acting Chief Executive, on Public Health England's role in the appointment of Directors of Public Health.
Department of Health’s response to 38 Degrees’ campaign about compulsory training for healthcare assistants.
Better support for working carers would give businesses and the UK economy a much needed boost and would save taxpayers £1.3 billion a year, according to a new report published today.
The Department of Health has announced a £30 million deal to purchase 20 new radiotherapy machines.
This letter and flyer outlines the intelligence services that Public Health England (PHE) is developing to support the local public health system.
Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb announces the latest funding to help voluntary organisations improve people’s health and well-being.
Una O'Brien, Department of Health Permanent Secretary, explains how to nominate someone for an honour for their contribution to health and care.
August 2013 newsletter for immunisation practitioners, with the latest developments in vaccines, and vaccination policies and procedures.
New figures show 8,751 tuberculosis (TB) cases were reported in the UK in 2012, slightly lower than the 8,963 cases reported in 2011.
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