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An update on the new EU regulation on provision of food information to consumers (EU FIC) has been circulated to interested parties.
In light of the ongoing issue of horsemeat in the UK food chain, the Chief Medical Officer, Dame Sally Davies, said: _“We are working closely…
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New measures for funding care will ensure that the elderly and those with disabilities get the care they need without facing unlimited costs.
The ILF is developing plans to transfer support for users into the mainstream care and support system.
Report highlights the need for a single register to accurately track the number of children who go missing.
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:** Latest monthly hospital activity events (up to and including December…
Statistics on NHS cancelled elective operations for the quarter ending 31 December 2012 were released today.
The following statistics were published today by the Department of Health: Quarterly Mental Health Community Teams Activity data for 2012-13…
The responsibility for the preparation and publication of the NHS Standard Contract has passed from the Department of Health to the NHS Commissioning Board.
The department has produced some voluntary statements to apply to vitamin D supplements for at risk groups.
Healthcare professionals are being reminded of the importance of finger prick glucose testing for people living with type 1 diabetes.
A number of non-executive re-appointments and extensions have recently been confirmed in relation to the following DH public bodies.
Food network chair Dr Susan Jebb is challenging businesses to consider the impact that the healthier eating agenda is having and to make a new…
A Change4Life campaign launches today to raise awareness of the health risks associated with drinking regularly over the guidelines. Four weeks…
Some people could be underestimating their alcohol intake by as much as 40 per cent, according to new figures the Department of Health published today.
The week issue 284 February 1-7 2013.
Permanent Secretary Una O’Brien has responded to the findings of the Mid Staffs inquiry with a renewed focus on listening to patients.
The government will respond to the final report on the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Public Inquiry in Parliament today.
The Prime Minister has responded in Parliament to the final report on the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Public Inquiry.
The Department of Health today committed to a renewed focus on putting patients at the centre of everything it does in light of the findings of the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Public Inquiry.
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