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  • Dementia campaign launches

    The Department of Health has launched a campaign, supported by the Alzheimer's Society, to encourage people to talk to loved ones showing signs of dementia.

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

  • Views sought on new vision for nursing

    A new vision for nursing, midwifery and care-giving asks how compassion and care can be developed across health and social care.

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

  • 'A Day to Remember'

    The campaign will encourage people to have that first 'difficult conversation' with a friend or family member when they spot the signs and symptoms of dementia.

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

  • Health Research Authority to take role in research access to patient data

    The Health Research Authority will host transparent expert advice to support decisions on access to personal health information, the Department…

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

  • Mixed-sex accommodation breaches at a record low

    Mixed-sex accommodation breaches for hospitals in England have fallen by 99 per cent since monitoring started almost two years ago, according to data published today by the Department of Health.

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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 – August 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

  • One month left to have your say on the draft Care and Support Bill

    Comment on the draft Care and Support Bill and have your say on the largest overhaul of the law around adult care and support in 60 years.

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

  • Public health transitional support funds available for local authorities

    The Department of Health is making available public health transitional support funds for local authorities. Financial support is available …

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

  • Health staff urged to get flu jab

    Health staff are being urged to get vaccinated against flu to cut the risk of it spreading to patients and colleagues this winter.

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  • Trusts and PCTs alerted to European Antibiotic Awareness Day materials

    Chief executives of acute Trusts and PCTs are being alerted to a range of education materials that they can use in their local European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD) campaigns and initiatives.

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  • The week issue 265

    The week issue 265.

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  • ACMD open meeting registration - October 2012

    ACMD invitation to members of the public to its open meeting on 11 October 2012.

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  • ECCA on the developing care markets programme (video)

    Martin Green of English Community Care Association (ECCA) spoke at the launch of Developing Care Markets for Quality and Choice programme.

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

  • ADASS on the new developing care markets programme (video)

    Sarah Pickup of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) spoke at the launch of Developing Care Markets for Quality and Choice programme.

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

  • People to have more control in choosing their care services

    People will see more choice in their local care and support services (Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb announced today) as local councils…

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

  • New programme to ensure greater local choice of care services

    The Department of Health launches a new programme to provide more choice and higher quality of care and support services across the country.

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

  • RCN campaign highlights nursing skills

    A campaign highlighting the breadth of skills required by nurses has been launched today by the Royal College of Nursing.

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

  • Statistical press notice: NHS inpatient and outpatient events

    The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:** Latest monthly hospital activity **events (up to and including …

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

  • Statistical press notice: PIP breast implants

    The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:** Latest monthly PIP implant data** (covering the period 6th January…

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

  • Government supports scrapping antiquated mental health laws

    The Deputy Prime Minister announced that the government is backing the Mental Health (Discrimination) Bill.

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