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  • Press briefing - afternoon 4 March 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Human Rights Act, Sir David Nicholson and section 75.

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

  • Successful applicants announced for stage 1 of the department’s dementia environment funding

    The Department of Health has announced the successful applicants for stage 1 of the £50 million funding of capital projects to improve care environments for people with dementia.

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

  • NHS charges from April 2013 announced

    The NHS prescription charge in England will increase by 20p from £7.65 to £7.85 for each quantity of a drug or appliance from 1 April 2013.

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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

  • Statement on procurement, patient choice and competition regulations

    Lord Howe has sent a letter to all peers on the National Health Service (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) Regulations 2013.

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

  • Work on extending Personal Health Budgets begins

    More people than ever before could benefit from personal health budgets under plans outlined today by Care and Support Minister, Norman Lamb.

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

  • Department seeks chair of NHS Blood and Transplant

    The Secretary of State for Health is seeking to appoint a chair to NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT).

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  • Vaccine update: issue 199 February 2013

    February 2013 newsletter for immunisation practitioners, with the latest developments in vaccines, and vaccination policies and procedures.

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  • Chief Nursing Officer Bulletin February 2013

    Regular bulletin from the Chief Nursing Officer.

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

  • Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care – reappointment of member and chair of audit committee

    Andrew Hind has been re-appointed as member and chair of the audit committee of the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care for two years with effect from 1 January 2013.

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

  • Results of the 2012 NHS staff survey published

    The results of the 2012 NHS staff survey have been published today. A total of 202,000 NHS staff were invited to participate by postal questionnaire. Responses were received from 101,000 staff, a response rate of 50% (compar…

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

  • Statistical press notice: the 2012 NHS Staff Survey in England

    The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:

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

  • The week: issue 287 22-28 February 2013

    The week: issue 287 22-28 February 2013.

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  • Mid Staffs: Monitor consults on trust special administration

    Monitor has started the procedure for putting the first foundation trust into administration to safeguard services for local patients.

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  • Cold weather alert: lowered to level 1

    Following a Level 2 alert issued on 18 February 2013, temperatures have now risen across England and the Cold Weather Plan alert indicator has reverted to Level 1.

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

  • Mexxy, Black Mamba and other 'legal highs' become Class B drugs

    A number of so-called 'legal highs' including Black Mamba and Mexxy became illegal Class B drugs today.

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

  • Press briefing - afternoon 26 February 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on enterprise zones, the economy, pensioner benefits and Sir David Nicholson.

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

  • New powers to check doctors’ language skills

    Health Minister, Dr Dan Poulter has today announced new checks to make sure all doctors who work for the NHS can speak English well enough to treat patients.

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

  • New pharmaceutical services regulations published

    The NHS (Pharmaceutical and Local Pharmaceutical Services) Regulations 2013 (SI 2013/349) have been laid before Parliament. They come into force on 1 April 2013.

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

  • Anna Soubry on improving respiratory disease care and outcomes

    Health Minister Anna Soubry discusses the importance of improving care and outcomes for people with respiratory disease as the introduction to the Better Value, Better Outcomes national respiratory learning event.

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