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  • Better care plans to provide dignity, independence and reduce A&E admissions

    Plans to improve out of hospital care for the elderly and vulnerable will reduce emergency admissions.

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

  • Prime Minister warns of global threat of antibiotic resistance

    The Prime Minister David Cameron today called for global action to tackle the growing threat of resistance to antibiotics.

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

  • Expanding choice and improving the quality of end of life care

    A review of choice in end of life care has been launched to make sure adults at the end of life, their carers and family have more choice.

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

  • Healthcare UK is holding its first open strategy consultation

    Healthcare UK is inviting its stakeholders to take part in an open consultation on the 24th July to review the 2014/15 business plan.

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

  • Antibiotics wins the Longitude Prize

    Search for tool to determine between bacterial and viral infections to fight antimicrobial resistance has won £10m Longitude prize.

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

  • Jeremy Hunt: message to NHS staff on strengthening patient safety

    The Secretary of State for Health talks about a number of new initiatives launched this week to strengthen patient safety in the NHS.

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

  • How standardised tobacco packaging would work in practice

    A consultation on government proposals to introduce standardised packaging for tobacco products.

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

  • Jimmy Savile NHS investigations published

    Twenty-eight NHS hospitals have published the findings of their investigations into Jimmy Savile today.

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

  • Jimmy Savile NHS investigations

    Department of Health statement.

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

  • New approach to care for the dying published

    New Priorities for Care launched as the new basis for caring for someone at the end of their life.

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

  • NHS rated on open and honest reporting culture in world leading transparency drive

    Sir Robert Francis launches new review into NHS reporting culture to make it easier for NHS staff to speak up.

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

  • Campaign to end early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation

    Pledge your support to end these harmful practices and help girls to reach their full potential.

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

  • Progress on the UK antimicrobial resistance strategy

    Felicity Harvey, Director General for Public Health, talks about implementing the UK AMR Strategy and continued prioritisation and support.

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

  • NHS Procurement and Efficiency Board: new chair

    Lord Carter of Coles has been appointed to the position of Chair of the NHS Procurement and Efficiency Board.

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

  • Global Dementia Legacy Event: David Cameron’s speech

    The Prime Minister spoke at a summit of world health and finance leaders in London about dementia, finance and social impact investment.

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

  • UK commits to new action to find breakthrough on dementia

    Prime Minister commits to new action to accelerate progress on dementia drugs, with a focus on patents, funding and patient access to new medicines.

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

  • Rewarding military and civilian medical excellence

    Nominations for the 2014 Military and Civilian Health Partnership Awards are now open.

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

  • Jeremy Hunt: Message to NHS staff during Carers Week 2014

    The Secretary of State pays tribute to all carers across the country, including NHS staff.

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

  • Government expanding support to beat homelessness

    Government departments have united to expand support for vulnerable people.

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

  • Care Act 2014: launch of care and support consultation

    The Department of Health is seeking views on how local authorities should deliver the care and support reforms in the 2014 Care Act

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