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  • New ambition to halve rate of stillbirths and infant deaths

    Government announces new commitment to ensure England is one of the safest places in the world to have a baby.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Joint Statement on the United Kingdom-India Summit 2015

    A joint statement between the UK and India following Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Cameron's meeting in London in November 2015.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • NHSPRB remit letter: 2016 to 2017 pay round

    Letter from health minister Lord Prior to the NHS Pay Review Body (NHSPRB) for the 2016 to 2017 pay round.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • DDRB remit letter: 2016 to 2017 pay round

    Health minister Lord Prior writers to the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration (DDRB) about the 2016 to 2017 pay round.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Response to Johann Malawana's claim on junior doctors' forum

    Department of Health response to incorrect claims that the Royal Colleges are being forced to condemn strike action.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Junior doctors' contract

    Statement from the Health Secretary on the proposed junior doctors' contract.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Junior doctors' contract offer

    The firm contract offer is fairer for doctors and safer for doctors and patients.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Nurse and midwife revalidation: letter from Chief Nursing Officer

    Chief Nursing Officer Jane Cummings writes to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) on the revalidation of nurses and midwives.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Doctors and nurses required to report FGM to police

    From 31 October, healthcare professionals must alert the police if they treat a girl under 18 who has had female genital mutilation (FGM).

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Patient power: threat or opportunity?

    Health Secretary's speech on the opportunities offered by the shift to a patient-powered, technologically advanced health service.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Health Secretary outlines measures for greater patient power

    Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has outlined plans for the most patient-focused NHS culture ever.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Breast Cancer Care’s bucket list campaign

    The department's response to Breast Cancer Care’s bucket list campaign about secondary breast cancer.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK and China start global fund to tackle drug resistant infections

    New fund to drive global response to antimicrobial resistance announced by Prime Minister during Chinese President Xi Jinping's State Visit.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Improving children and young people’s mental health care

    Alistair Burt talks about plans to improve children and young people’s mental health including a national anti-stigma campaign for teenagers.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Lord Carter: reducing variation in care could save NHS £5 billion

    Hospitals can save around £5 billion by reducing variation in care and improving the way they care for patients, Lord Carter said today.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New support to export UK healthcare management expertise

    Healthcare UK welcomes a network to enhance and promote the capability of UK providers to win international healthcare management contracts.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Providing high quality mental and social care services

    Care Minister Alistair Burt sets out priorities on providing high quality mental health care and support for social care.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Restrictions on nurse recruitment from overseas changed

    Government announces temporary changes to restrictions on nurse recruitment from outside European Economic Area to ensure safe staffing levels across the NHS.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Winter campaign starts with largest flu vaccination programme

    Public Health England (PHE) and NHS England launch a major campaign to help people stay well over the winter months.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • GREAT Week puts UK centre stage for the future of healthcare

    Milan Expo 2015 provides the backdrop to showcase pioneering UK solutions to today’s healthcare challenges.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government