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  • Antibiotic resistance poses alarming threat

    Antibiotic resistance is one of the greatest threats to modern health and we face a future without cures for infection if antibiotics are not used responsibly, the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Professor Dame Sally Davies war…

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

  • Statistical Press notice: PIP breast implants

    Statistical Press notice: PIP breast implants The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:** Latest monthly PIP…

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

  • Antibiotic resistance poses alarming threat

    Antibiotic resistance is one of the greatest threats to modern health and we face a future without cures for infection if antibiotics are not…

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

  • Distributing quit kits in 2013

    Following the success of this year’s Quit Kit campaign, the Department would like to invite pharmacies across England to distribute Quit Kits…

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

  • Chair and non executive member appointments to the Advisory Committee on Borderline Substances

    A new chair and six new members have been appointed to the Advisory Committee on Borderline Substances (ACBS). The ACBS is responsible for …

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

  • Businesses pledge for more fruit and veg

    More fruit and veg will be added to ready-meals, and supermarket fruit and veg sections will be expanded as part of a new drive to encourage everyone to get their 5-a-day, Public Health Minister Anna Soubry announced today.

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

  • Statistical press notice: Integrated Performance Measures Return – quarterly update

    IPMR statistics were released today by the Department of Health: Diabetes Access to Midwifery Stroke/Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) NHS…

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

  • Statistical press notice: Mixed-sex accommodation breach data – October 2012

    Main Points This notice presents data on all breaches (i.e. occurrences of unjustified mixing) of the Mixed-Sex Accommodation (MSA) guidance…

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

  • Statistical press notice: NHS referral to treatment (RTT) waiting times data – September 2012

    Data are published on consultant-led Referral to Treatment (RTT) waiting times for patients who were treated during September 2012 and patients waiting to start treatment at the end of September 2012. 

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

  • UK GPs leading the way for online services

    The 2012 Commonwealth International Health Policy survey published today shows the UK is top of the table when it comes to using health information technology.

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

  • Food businesses pledge to increase fruit and veg

    More fruit and veg will be added to ready meals and supermarket fruit and veg sections will be expanded as part of a new drive to encourage …

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

  • Department seeks views on good practice in delivering services for people with learning disabilities

    This letter seeks information on good practice to improve the quality of services for people with learning disabilities and their families.

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  • Update on launch of NHS Property Services Ltd

    NHS Property Services Ltd Chief Executive, Simon Holden, has provided an update on progress in planning for the launch of the company.

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  • Government backs plan to host major international sporting events

    UK Sport’s Gold Event Series to create ‘A Stage to Inspire’ as part of Olympic legacy.

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

  • 14 November 2012, Jeremy Hunt, Age UK

    Thank you Michelle [Mitchell, Charity Director General]. I want to talk today about a great challenge facing our society. A challenge even…

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

  • UK to be ‘world leader’ on health technology, says Hunt

    100,000 people with long-term conditions to benefit from technology in 2013

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

  • Savile allegations

    Letter to the NHS regarding the Saville allegations and reviewing practices relating to vulnerable people.

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  • London 2012 construction's £7.3 billion impact on UK economy

    Independent report shows sport, community and regeneration legacy plans are also on track.

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

  • Historic NHS Mandate published

    Today, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt delivers the first mandate from the Government to the NHS.

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

  • Join webchat on clinical negligence scheme and smaller independent providers of NHS healthcare

    A live webchat on clinical negligence scheme for trusts (CNST) being available on a voluntary basis to independent providers of NHS healthcare…

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