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Thousands of people who have genetic tests for conditions such as Alzheimers and cancer will continue to benefit when taking out insurance thanks to an extended agreement announced today by Public Health Minister Anne Milton.
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Families around the country will receive a more personalised service from their local health visiting teams thanks to expansion of the programme which aims to give new parents personalised support in their homes and communit…
The 2012 Local Health Profiles give a snapshot overview of health for each local authority in England in a user-friendly format.
New parents around the country are to receive more support from health visitors in the home and community.
Thousands of individuals with mental health needs could be offered more flexible working under a new initiative launched today by Health Minister Lord Howe.
Last night the winners of the second round of innovation challenges were announced and included prizes for an early detection of cancer programme…
Care Services Minister Paul Burstow today announced a series of national actions aimed at tackling the worst aspects of the care of people with learning disabilities or autism and challenging behaviour, which can lead to ine…
Junior doctors will spend a minimum of four working days shadowing the job that they will be taking up from this summer, it was announced by NHS Medical Director Professor Sir Bruce Keogh today
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Statistical Press notice: PIP breast implants The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health: Latest weekly PIP …
The latest campaign from Change4Life, Games4Life, aims to inspire the nation to get active during this summer of sport.
25,000 artists from around the world including Stephen Fry, Ai Wei Wei and Jay-Z will take part.
Statistical press notice: Mixed-sex accommodation breach data - May 2012 Main Points This notice presents data on all breaches (i.e. occurrences…
Today, the Department of Health (DH) published a report on dietary sodium intakes, based on an assessment of the sodium content of urine samples…
Data are published on consultant-led Referral to Treatment (RTT) waiting times for patients who were treated during April 2012 and patients …
Expressions of interest are sought to create academic health science networks (AHSNs).
The group will explore how employers, statutory services and providers can work better together to support carers.
The Department today published the annual report on dietary sodium intakes, based on an assessment of the sodium content of urine samples collected…
A letter from David Flory, Deputy NHS Chief Executive sent to primary care trust cluster chief executives focuses on the concerns of patient handovers from ambulances to hospitals.
Members of the newly established Emerging Science and Bioethics Advisory Committee (ESBAC) have been confirmed and will take up post immediately…
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