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  • G8 dementia summit: have your say on improving dementia research

    Department of Health is inviting people to give their views about dementia research in the run-up to the G8 dementia summit on 11 December.

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

  • Thousands of patients to benefit from £400 million cancer package

    Prime Minister announces £400 million package to boost research and treatment for cancer, and a new partnership to help map genomes.

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

  • Shaping a Healthier Future: Hammersmith, Charing Cross and Ealing hospitals

    The government response to campaigns about the future of Hammersmith, Ealing and Charing Cross hospitals.

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

  • Vulnerable older people’s plan: 1 week left to comment on proposals

    Improving care for vulnerable older people - engagement exercise closes on 27 September 2013.

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

  • Hunt sets out tough new approach to turn around NHS hospitals

    Elite hospitals handed contracts to transform ‘special measures’ hospitals

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

  • New ways of funding placements for social work students are put forward for consultation

    A consultation has been launched to look at new ways of funding placements for social work students.

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

  • Future of primary care

    Future of primary care.

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

  • More than 5,000 patients carry out hospital inspections

    Patient-led hospital inspections to improve food, cleanliness and dignity sees every eligible trust taking part in the voluntary programme.

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

  • Jeremy Hunt confirms commitment to balance patient safety and privacy

    New guidance published for NHS and care staff as government responds in full to Caldicott Review.

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

  • Appointments to pay review bodies

    Appointments to the NHS Pay Review Body (NHSPRB) and the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration (DDRB).

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

  • GPs likely to become named clinician for vulnerable older people

    Comment on government's new proposals to improve care for vulnerable older people by 27 September.

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

  • Hunt - NHS must fundamentally change to solve A&E problems

    Today, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt outlined radical changes to improve care for vulnerable older people and alleviate pressure on A&E.

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

  • UK Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy published

    National and international action on treatment, education and monitoring of bacteria must continue to be taken to fight the problem of antimicrobial resistance, Public Health Minister Anna Soubry said today

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

  • World Suicide Prevention Day

    Professor Louis Appleby talks about the stigma of suicide, particularly among the young men who are most at risk.

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

  • NICE: non-executive directors appointed

    Non-executive directors appoint to National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.

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

  • Monitor: non-executive director appointed

    The appointment of a non-executive director to Monitor.

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

  • Changes proposed to pharmacy regulation

    The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) is working towards becoming the principal regulator responsible for pharmacy inspections.

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

  • Plans for doctors’ language checks published

    Government plans to introduce new checks on doctors’ language skills took a big leap forward today.

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

  • Ten million pound cash boost to improve the health of homeless people

    Fifty two projects have been awarded a share of £10 million to ensure homeless people receive better help once they leave hospital, Public Health Minister Anna Soubry announced today.

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

  • National Joint Registry Steering Committee: Medical Director vacancy

    Medical Director sought for the National Joint Registry Steering Committee (NJRSC).

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