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  • Healthy Living and Social Care theme launched as part of Red Tape Challenge

    The Healthy Living and Social Care theme of the Red Tape Challenge launches today. The 6-week long initiative invites healthcare professionals…

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

  • New rights for NHS patients

    Norman Lamb announces stronger rights for NHS patients.

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

  • Recommendations for strengthening the NHS Constitution

    Letter to the Secretary of State for Health from the NHS Future Forum Working Group on the NHS Constitution.

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  • Number 10 Press Briefing - 5 November 2012 – Afternoon

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Wales child abuse inquiries and electoral reforms.

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

  • Hunt announces plans to prepare NHS for winter

    Plans to help keep people safe from the cold this winter have been set out by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt today.

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

  • Plans set out to prepare NHS for winter

    Plans have been set out to help people keep well this winter and help the NHS prepare for winter and meet the increase in winter-related health…

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

  • Statistical press notice: NHS 111 Minimum Data Set – August Release

    The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health: **NHS 111 Minimum Data Set - September Release ** Call statistics…

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

  • Statistical press notice: Ambulance Quality Indicators – monthly update for England

    (Ambulance Systems Indicators for period September 2012 and Ambulance Clinical Outcomes for period June 2012) The following statistics were…

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

  • Statistical press notice: Mental Health Community Teams Activity Data

    The following statistics were published today by the Department of Health: Quarterly Mental Health Community Teams Activity data for 2012-13…

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

  • Additional safeguards put in place to protect patients

    A consultation on new measures that will protect the services that patients need was launched today.

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

  • Recent non executive appointments to Department of Health groups

    A number of non executive appointments and reappointments have recently been made to the following Department of Health groups: National advisory…

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

  • PCTs to be added to the EPS authorisation directions from 1 February 2013

    The national electronic prescriptions service (EPS) directions evaluation panel has approved a further 21 primary care trusts (PCTs) to be added…

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

  • The week issue 271 26 October – 1 November 2012

    The week issue 271 26 October – 1 November 2012.

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  • Change4Life launches smartphone drinks tracker app

    A new smartphone app and enhanced online drinks checker are now available.

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

  • Action to clarify processes under the Mental Health Act

    The Department of Health is taking action to correct an irregularity in the application of the Mental Health Act 1983.

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

  • More transparency to drive up NHS safety

    Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has published new data showing the number of NHS "never events" reported over the last two years and highlighted fresh action to improve care.

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

  • Statement on medicines and pharmacy regulation from the UK Chief Pharmaceutical Officers published

    UK Chief Pharmaceutical Officers have published a statement today on exploratory work with professional and regulatory bodies in pharmacy on the balance of medicines legislation and statutory independent professional regulat…

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

  • Ministerial statement on Winterbourne View

    Norman Lamb, Minister of State for Care services statement in response to the sentencing of those convicted of abuse at Winterbourne View.

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

  • Consultation on the inspection of Sure Start Children's Centres

    Ofsted has today launched a consultation on proposals for a revised framework for the inspection of Sure Start Children’s Centres.

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  • £300 million to create homes for independent living

    From today, local authorities will be able to bid for part of a £300 million pot of money which will boost the supported housing market and help people grow old in their own homes, Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb has a…

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