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  • Health investment tools

    The Health Investment website, created in 2010 as part of the QIPP Right Care Programme, aims to help commissioners in improving their ability…

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

  • Cancer patient experience improves across the country

    More cancer patients are reporting that they are treated with respect, given treatment choices and are benefitting from better services according to the results of a national survey, announced today by Health Secretary Andre…

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

  • National Quality Board set out how to improve quality in the new health system

    The National Quality Board (NQB) has today published a report setting out how the new health system will work together to maintain and improve quality and safety, ensuring patients receive the best care possible.

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

  • Statistical press notice: Mixed-sex accommodation breach data – July 2012

    Main Points This notice presents data on all breaches (i.e. occurrences of unjustified mixing) of the Mixed-Sex Accommodation (MSA) guidance…

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

  • Statistical press notice: NHS referral to treatment (RTT) waiting times data – June 2012

    Data are published on consultant-led Referral to Treatment (RTT) waiting times for patients who were treated during June 2012 and patients waiting…

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

  • GP and Practice Team Bulletin: August 2012

    The August 2012 edition of the GP and Practice Team Bulletin is now online. In this issue, National Director of Commissioning Development Barbara…

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

  • Commitments announced on preventing homelessness

    A report setting out Government commitments to preventing homelessness is published today by the Ministerial Working Group on preventing and…

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

  • Review of local formulary processes to support Innovation Health and Wealth

    Letter from Dr Keith Ridge, Chief Pharmaceutical Officer

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  • NHS staff survey 2012: letter to NHS chief executives

    Letter from David Nicholson encouraging NHS chief executives to support the 2012 NHS Staff Survey.

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  • Progress in implementing the 2010 Adult Autism Strategy

    The National Audit Office (NAO) sent a memorandum to the Public Accounts Committee during July 2012 in which they say considerable progress …

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

  • Major review into cosmetic procedures launched

    Expert panel to look at the best way to protect patients having cosmetic interventions.

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

  • New consultations aim to protect the interests of patients

    The Department of Health has published two consultations, which will help ensure that patients' interests will be protected throughout the health service.

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

  • Statistical press notice: Integrated Performance Measures Return – quarterly update

    IPMR statistics were released today by the Department of Health: Diabetes Access to Midwifery Stroke/Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA…

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

  • Consultations launched on sector regulation of health service

    Two consultations that will help ensure that patients’ interests will be protected throughout the health service are launched today by the Department…

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

  • Success of Olympic Games offers opportunity to create lasting health legacy

    Fred Turok, Chair of the Public Health Responsibility Deal physical activity network, and Chair of the Fitness Industry Association reflects…

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

  • Chief Nursing Officer Bulletin: August 2012

    In this month’s voicepiece, Jane Cummings reveals the five C’s she believes define good nursing, we discover how health visitors are being given…

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

  • Implementing the next stage in the transition to the new health and care system

    Letter from Sir David Nicholson, NHS Chief Executive to NHS leaders on the next stage in the transition to the new health and care system

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  • NHS cancelled elective operations, quarter ending 30 June 2012

    The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:

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

  • Statistical Press Notice: NHS inpatient and outpatient events

    The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:** Latest monthly hospital activity **events (up to and including …

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

  • Maternal Mental Health Pathway aims to provide a structured approach

    New guidance provides a structured approach on common issues associated with maternal mental health and wellbeing, from pregnancy through the early months after the birth.

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