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  • New consultations aim to protect the interests of patients

    The Department of Health has published two consultations, which will help ensure that patients' interests will be protected throughout the health service.

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

  • Consultations launched on sector regulation of health service

    Two consultations that will help ensure that patients’ interests will be protected throughout the health service are launched today by the Department…

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

  • Post-Olympic tourism revolution

    Jeremy Hunt announces new strategy to boost visitors by building on London 2012 success.

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

  • Success of Olympic Games offers opportunity to create lasting health legacy

    Fred Turok, Chair of the Public Health Responsibility Deal physical activity network, and Chair of the Fitness Industry Association reflects…

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

  • Olympic boost for UK economy

    Huge investment in British business sees deals worth up to £14bn announced in recent weeks.

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

  • Manchester gets ready for 2012 Games

    Hugh Robertson sees behind-the-scenes preparations for Olympics and Paralympics.

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

  • Olympic canoe slalom course opened by HRH The Princess Royal

    First purpose built 2012 venue open for community use ahead of the Games.

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

  • Olympic Stadium on track

    Finishing touches made to Olympic Stadium track as IAAF officials come to town.

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

  • Chief Nursing Officer Bulletin: August 2012

    In this month’s voicepiece, Jane Cummings reveals the five C’s she believes define good nursing, we discover how health visitors are being given…

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

  • Implementing the next stage in the transition to the new health and care system

    Letter from Sir David Nicholson, NHS Chief Executive to NHS leaders on the next stage in the transition to the new health and care system

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  • Sport stars get behind Olympic hunger summit

    Olympic double gold medallist Mo Farah, Olympic great Haile Gebrselassie and football legend Pele join the PM and Vice President of Brazil in a push to tackle global hunger ahead of the next Olympics in 2016. External sit…

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

  • NHS cancelled elective operations, quarter ending 30 June 2012

    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

  • 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

  • Maternal Mental Health Pathway aims to provide a structured approach

    New guidance provides a structured approach on common issues associated with maternal mental health and wellbeing, from pregnancy through the early months after the birth.

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

  • July/August 2012 edition of Medical Directors’ Bulletin published

    This bumper July/August 2012 edition of the Medical Directors’ Bulletin includes Professor Sir Bruce Keogh talks about the launch of the strategic…

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

  • Statistical press notice: NHS Diagnostics waiting times and activity data June 2012 and imaging and radiodiagnostic activity, 2011/12

    Diagnostics waiting times and activity - June 2012 Data are published on waiting times and activity for 15 key diagnostic tests for the month…

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

  • Responsibility Deal network chair blogs about behaviour change

    Paul Lincoln, Chair of the Public Health Responsibility Deal behaviour change network, talks about the progress of the network to date. Paul…

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

  • New online tool to search and compare local care providers

    A new tool allows users to search and compare any Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered home care, residential or nursing home provider.

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

  • Improving the process of death certification

    Letter to Directors of Public Health explaining why the death certification reforms (DCR) have been put back to April 2014

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  • Appointments made to NHS property services limited

    NHS Property Services Limited (NHS PS), the company set up by the Department of Health to manage all the ex-PCT estate not transferred to providers, has recently made a number of appointments to senior roles within the compa…

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