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  • Proposals to reform migrant access to health and housing unveiled

    The next step in cross-government plans to make it more difficult for illegal migrants to live in the UK unlawfully, and to ensure legal migrants make a fair contribution to our key public services, has been launched today.

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

  • New vaccine offers babies protection against rotavirus

    From today (1 July) around 675,000 babies a year in England will be offered a new vaccination to protect them against rotavirus.

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

  • Social care users will be guaranteed a minimum level of council help under new plans

    Norman Lamb announces new national eligibility criteria that will let councils keep current levels of access to care and support services.

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

  • Innovative genetic treatment to prevent mitochondrial disease

    Public consultation expected on draft regulations for IVF-based techniques to prevent mitochondrial disease later this year.

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

  • Opening up debate on safe and compassionate healthcare

    Mary Agnew opens up debate, offers insight and personal reflections as she takes forward the findings of the Francis report into Mid Staffs.

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

  • Mental health nurses to join police on the beat

    Mental health nurses will patrol with police officers in four new pilot sites to improve responses to mental health emergencies, Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb announced today at the Black Mental Health UK Conference.

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

  • Department of Health response to the Spending Review

    Jeremy Hunt and Norman Lamb commented on today's Spending Review.

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

  • Inaugural conference highlights key role of nurses and midwives in improving health and wellbeing

    Dealing with the health care challenges of the 21st century means new ways of working for all health care professionals to help people live in the best health possible for as long as possible.

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

  • Organisations commit to supporting staff facing domestic violence

    A new Public Health Responsibility Deal pledge for all organisations wanting to help staff facing domestic violence launches today.

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

  • Dan Poulter's letter on private company representatives on maternity wards

    Health Minister Dr Daniel Poulter’s letter regarding people’s experiences with Bounty representatives.

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  • The silent scandal of patient safety

    If we are to improve the silent scandal of patient safety across the NHS we need a new culture of openness, transparency and accountability.

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

  • Achieving parity of esteem between mental and physical health

    Minister for Care Services, Norman Lamb, spoke about parity of esteem on 19 June 2013.

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

  • Expert body given responsibility to look at the benefits medicines bring to wider society

    The Department of Health today announced further steps in its commitment to making sure patients get the medicines they need whilst ensuring what the NHS pays for medicines is fair and better value for taxpayers.

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

  • Supporting registered managers to build compassion in care homes

    Jon Rouse writes in response to the BBC's Panorama programme 'Elderly Care: Condition Critical'.

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

  • Oral statement on Morecambe Bay

    Statement by the Secretary of State for Health in relation to the report into maternity services at Morcambe Bay.

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

  • Final design of consistent nutritional labelling system given green light

    People will now find it easier to make healthier choices about the food they eat with the new consistent front of pack nutritional label.

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

  • Department of Health seeks members for Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens

    The Department of Health wants to appoint 5 new members for the Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens (ACDP).

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

  • Jon Rouse talks about supporting carers

    I would like to give my initial views on how the Department of Health can best serve the needs of carers.

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

  • Online support for the Armed Forces community

    Armed Forces personnel are being urged to talk about issues that are worrying them via a social media website.

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

  • New accident prevention guidance for local authorities

    The handbook gives local authorities guidance on how to reduce the burden of accidents by encouraging people to take responsibility for their own safety, health and wellbeing.

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