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Statistics on NHS cancelled elective operations for the quarter ending 31 December 2012 were released today.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The following statistics were published today by the Department of Health: Quarterly Mental Health Community Teams Activity data for 2012-13…
The responsibility for the preparation and publication of the NHS Standard Contract has passed from the Department of Health to the NHS Commissioning Board.
The Patient Choice Scheme 2012 has been operating since 31 April 2012.
The department has produced some voluntary statements to apply to vitamin D supplements for at risk groups.
Healthcare professionals are being reminded of the importance of finger prick glucose testing for people living with type 1 diabetes.
A number of non-executive re-appointments and extensions have recently been confirmed in relation to the following DH public bodies.
Food network chair Dr Susan Jebb is challenging businesses to consider the impact that the healthier eating agenda is having and to make a new…
A Change4Life campaign launches today to raise awareness of the health risks associated with drinking regularly over the guidelines. Four weeks…
Some people could be underestimating their alcohol intake by as much as 40 per cent, according to new figures the Department of Health published today.
The week issue 284 February 1-7 2013.
Permanent Secretary Una O’Brien has responded to the findings of the Mid Staffs inquiry with a renewed focus on listening to patients.
The government will respond to the final report on the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Public Inquiry in Parliament today.
The Prime Minister has responded in Parliament to the final report on the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Public Inquiry.
The Department of Health today committed to a renewed focus on putting patients at the centre of everything it does in light of the findings of the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Public Inquiry.
Diagnostics waiting times and activity - December 2012 Data are published on waiting times and activity for 15 key diagnostic tests for the…
Letters from Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt and NHS Chief Executive Sir David Nicholson.
People who believe they should have an assessment of eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare funding are being reminded that they should apply soon.
The Department of Health, working in partnership with the Public Health Observatories in England, is today releasing additional baseline data and more recent data for a number of indicators in the Public Health Outcomes Fram…
Expert and lay members are being sought for The Committee on Carcinogenicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment (COC).
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