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  • Equality information published in 2012

    In line with the requirements of the Equality Act (Specific Duties) Regulations 2011, the Department of Health is publishing information to show how it has met the public sector equality duty in carrying out its departmental…

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

  • Whooping cough webchat on Netmums

    Parents are being invited to send in their questions about whooping cough ahead of a webchat scheduled for Tuesday 5 February.

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

  • The week issue 283 25-31January 2013

    The week issue 283 25-31January 2013.

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  • Healthcare UK launches in Dubai

    Health Minister Lord Howe is today launching Healthcare UK at the Arab Health Congress in Dubai.

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

  • Improving hospital food event

    This event will address the crucial link between clinical and catering staff in the dignity and respect of patients specifically in relation…

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

  • New chairman is announced for pharmacy programme board

    The Department of Health has today announced the appointment of Ken Jarrold to chair the programme board for the Government’s work on rebalancing…

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

  • Update to the nominal roll published: January 2013

    The January 2013 update to the national and local nominal rolls has been published.

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  • Cold weather plan: alert lowered to level 1

    Following a Level 3 alert issued on 13 January 2013, temperatures have now fallen across England and the Cold Weather Plan alert indicator has…

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

  • Fertility and tissue regulators to be reviewed following consultation

    Further changes are needed to establish the future shape and scope of fertility and human tissue regulation across the UK, Public Health Minister Anna Soubry announced today in response to a consultation on the future of the…

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

  • Statistical press notice: Monthly critical care beds, cancelled urgent operations and delayed transfers of care data, england – December 2012

    The main findings for December 2012 were: Critical Care Beds There were 3,758 adult critical care beds available with 3,067 occupied, giving…

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

  • Report on the care of suspected internal drug traffickers published

    An independent report giving clinical advice on the medical care of suspected internal drug traffickers (SIDTs) has been published today.

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  • Latest topics referred to NICE: December 2012

    Ministers agreed to refer the following topics to NICE in December, to begin the process of developing guidance for each topic.

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

  • 100 Hospitals to take part in £25 million Maternity Unit Makeover

    More than 100 hospitals will share a £25 million fund to improve and upgrade their maternity units, Health Minister Dr Dan Poulter announced…

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

  • Hospitals share in funding to improve birthing environments

    A share of a £25 million fund to improve the birthing environments in more than 100 hospitals was announced today.

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

  • The week issue 282 18-24 January 2013

    The week issue 282 18-24 January 2013

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  • Shortlist for new dental pilot practices announced

    Dental practices across the country are preparing for an exciting new challenge as the shortlist of those chosen to continue shaping a new dental…

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

  • Funding to improve energy efficiency in the NHS

    Successful schemes to share £50 million capital funding to invest during 2013 to 2014.

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  • Update on nutrition and health claims published

    An update regarding the European Commission’s Working Group meeting on nutrition and health claims was issued on 17 January 2013.

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  • Date confirmed for receipt and publication of the Mid Staffs public inquiry report

    The Mid Staffs public inquiry has confirmed that Robert Francis will deliver his final report to the Health Secretary on 5 February 2013.

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

  • Medical Directors’ Bulletin: December 2012/January 2013

    Issue 129 of the Medical Director's bulletin containing a mix of new publications, resources, news, consultations and events.

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