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  • Statistical press notice – NHS Referral To Treatment (RTT) waiting times data January 2012

    Main Points - January 2012 • Data are published on consultant-led Referral to Treatment (RTT) waiting times for patients who were treated during…

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

  • Update on PiP breast implants

    New evidence has emerged which shows that around 7,000 more women in the UK may be victims of the PiP scandal caused by a French breast implant manufacturer, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley announced today.

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

  • Eligibility for NHS continuing healthcare funding guidance

    The Department of Health has published guidance on time limits for requesting a review of a decision on NHS Continuing Healthcare funding.

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

  • Update on PIP silicone gel breast implants

    A letter from Dame Sally Davies, the Chief Medical Officer, with new information relating to PiP implants.

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

  • Update on PiP breast implants

    New evidence has emerged that shows that around 7,000 more women in the UK may be victims of the PiP scandal.

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

  • Closing the NHS Continuing Healthcare assessment process for cases during 2004-2012

    Sir David Nicholson has written to NHS colleagues to inform them of the introduction of deadlines for individuals or their families and representatives.

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

  • Closing the NHS Continuing Healthcare assessment process for cases during 2004-2012

    Closing the NHS Continuing Healthcare assessment process for cases during 2004-2012.

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  • £6.8 million to benefit patients through charities

    Seventy four charities including the Motor Neurone Disease Association, Epilepsy Society and the Spinal Injuries Association will get a share…

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

  • New health maps to drive children’s health improvements

    - New Atlas of Variation for Children’s Services shines a light on differences in care -   The differences in health services for children…

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

  • Statistical Press Notice – 2012 Child Health Profiles

    The 2012 Child Health profiles, produced by the Child and Maternal Health Observatory (ChiMat) were released on 14 March 2012, according to …

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

  • Smokers reminded about help available to quit

    Smokers are today being reminded to pick up an NHS Quit Kit to help them stop smoking.

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

  • Read transcript of webchat on NHS Standard Contracts

    The transcript of the webchat on NHS Standard Contracts is now available.

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

  • Metal on metal hip replacements

    The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and the NHS Medical Director have written to senior managers in the NHS raising awareness of this alert.

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

  • Maps and Apps: Video Interviews

    The Maps and apps Showcasing Event place on 22 February 2012.

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

  • NHS Standard contracts 2012/13 updates

    Updates have been made to NHS Standard Contracts.

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

  • Update on grant allocations for adult personal social services

    Letter issued in February 2012

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

  • Pupils want to text their school nurse

    New plan launched to help pupils get more help from the school nurse Young people could soon be texting their school nurses for appointments…

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

  • Guidance on providing NHS treatment for asylum seekers and refugees

    Like other UK residents, people with an outstanding application for refuge in the UK are entitled to use NHS services without charge.

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

  • Vision and model for school nursing sets out framework for local services

    A vision and call to action for school nursing services is published today.

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

  • Speech: 8 March 2012, Andrew Lansley, E-Health Insider launch of Chief Clinical Information Officers Network

    Andrew Lansley talks at the launch of the network of Chief Clinical Information Officers.

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