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  • Putting community pharmacy at the heart of the NHS

    Information on better integration of community pharmacy into primary care.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Junior doctors contract agreement

    Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt updates Parliament on the agreement between the government, NHS Employers and the BMA.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • International event to tackle overuse of antibiotics

    The Prince of Wales joins experts from around the world to discuss how best to prevent antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in animals and humans.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Establishing the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch

    HSIB Expert Advisory Group makes recommendations for improving safety investigations across healthcare.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Veterans get access to Headley Court

    The Defence Secretary has announced that a group of amputee veterans are the first non-serving personnel to attend the centre

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New funding for safe places for people in mental health crisis

    Government opens bidding to fund health based places of safety to stop those in mental health crisis being held in police cells.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Children, families and maternity e-bulletin

    Newsletters providing guidance and advice on children, families and maternity.

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  • Health Secretary writes to Chair of Academy of Medical Royal Colleges

    Jeremy Hunt writes to Professor Dame Sue Bailey in response to the Academy's call for a 5-day negotiating period.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt writes to Dr Mark Porter

    Health Secretary writes to Chair of the BMA in attempt to avert strike action.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • NHS 7 day services and the junior doctors' strike

    Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt updates Parliament on NHS 7 day services and the impact of industrial action by junior doctors.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • HSCIC changing its name to NHS Digital

    NHS Digital is the new name for Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) and the new Chair for NHS Digital is announced.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt's letters to JDC Chair Johann Malawana

    Health Secretary writes to the Chair of the Junior Doctors' Committee about the junior doctors' contract.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Health Secretary's response to proposed claim for judicial review by Justice for Health

    Letter from Government Legal Department setting out response to proposed claim for judicial review by Justice for Health.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Forging global partnerships in genomics and personalised medicine

    The UK’s expertise in genomics was showcased at a major international gathering to encourage global collaboration in this burgeoning field.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Healthcare student funding consultation launched

    Consultation on how changes to student funding for nurse, midwife and allied health professional degree places can be implemented.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • A strong NHS needs a strong economy

    Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt writes about the implications for the health service if Britain leaves the EU.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Progress on creating the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch

    Dr Mike Durkin, NHS England's Director of Patient Safety, writes about the work to establish the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch.

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  • Future in Mind: 1 year on

    Alistair Burt, Minister for Community and Social Care, speaks about the progress in mental health services for children and young people.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • British Science Week: showcasing uses of genomics in healthcare

    George Freeman encourages people to get involved with British Science Week to see how scientists are transforming possibilities of healthcare.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • NHS charges from April 2016

    Charges for NHS prescriptions, wigs and fabric supports and optical voucher values.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government