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  • Public Health Responsibility Deal monitoring templates

    We have published the monitoring templates for the Public Health Responsibility Deal. The Public Health Responsibility Deal has been established…

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

  • Government responds to SAGE assessment on electromagnetic fields

    Government response to the second interim assessment from the Stakeholder Advisory Group on extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields.

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

  • Record low for mixed sex accommodation

    Mixed sex accommodation in the NHS has fallen by over 90 per cent in under a year according to new data published today

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

  • Department of Health NHS staff tracking survey launched

    Survey to gauge NHS staff awareness around a range of key issues including major NHS initiatives

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

  • Personal health budgets pilot – the story so far

    In a new DVD, people in the Department of Health's personal health budgets pilot programme share their experiences so far.

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

  • LINk’s annual report published 2010-11

    Local Involvement Networks (LINk's) annual report shows they are continuing to grow and that their activities can have a real impact on local services

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

  • Professor Malcolm Grant confirmed as chair of NHS commissioning board

    Health Secretary responds to announcement of Professor Malcolm Grant as the Chair of the NHS Commissioning Board

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

  • Preparation for Birth and Beyond: resource pack to help parenthood groups

    'Preparation for Birth and Beyond: a resource pack for leaders of community groups and activities', which aims to help the NHS, local authorities and the voluntary sector in planning or running groups for expectant…

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

  • UN backs Olympic Truce Resolution

    All United Nations member states have backed an agreement to use London 2012 to promote peace and reconciliation in areas of conflict.

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

  • Changes made to NHS Constitution to enshrine whistleblowing law

    Doctors, nurses and other NHS workers who blow the whistle will be protected in the future, under changes to the NHS Constitution.

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

  • Improving efficiency in blood and organ donation

    The Department of Health today published a report on NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT)

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

  • Question 3. How relevant was the information

    Was the information you got from the stand: Relevant? Somewhat relevant? Not relevant? Question 4

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

  • Draft mental health PbR guidance for 2012-13 and update on other PbR issues

    David Flory, Deputy NHS Chief Executive, has written to the Health Service, and Directors of Adult Social Services, about publication of an early draft of the PbR guidance for 2012-13 for working age adults and older people.

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

  • Review of Department of Health arm’s length bodies – update

    Update providing more information on organisations that will close or move out of the sector.

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

  • NHS Constitution changes to enshrine whistle-blowing in law

    Health staff who raise concerns about poor patient care will be protected in the future, under changes to the NHS Constitution announced today.

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

  • A systematic approach to delivering management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) to have a population level impact

    This workbook was developed by the Health Inequalities National Support Teams (HINST).

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  • Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs: open meeting - 31 October 2011

    The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) invites members of the public to its open meeting on Monday 31 October 2011, from 10am-12…

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  • Bliss warning on neonatal care

    Anne Milton responds to Bliss who have warned that more than half of specialist neonatal care units are not meeting minimum standards

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

  • Minister gives kick-start to volunteering at launch of vision and fund

    A new vision for volunteering in health and social care will be unveiled today by Care Services Minister Paul Burstow Volunteers…

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

  • External communication Gateway functions for Arms Length Bodies

    The Department's External Gateway is a small team who ensure that the Department communicates consistent messages and does not impose excessive burdens on NHS, social care organisations and public health audiences.

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