Skip to main content

News and communications

Skip to results

5,060 results

Skip to results
5,060 results sorted by Updated (newest)
From Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)
  • New start date and more funding announced for local HealthWatch bodies

    Further details on the local HealthWatch bodies, including a new start date and extra funding, have been set out by Andrew Lansley.

    • Updated:

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

  • Local Healthwatch

    Letter from David Behan, Director General for Social Care, Local Government and Care Partnerships, explains about establishing of Local Healthwatch in April 2013 which will require support  towards closer alignment  for esta…

    • Updated:
  • Super deals for healthier meals

    A nationwide campaign to help us all plan affordable healthier meals was launched today by Anne Milton and TV chef Ainsley Harriott

    • Updated:

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

  • Half of all smokers underestimate the health and financial impacts of smoking

    New NHS Smokefree research reveals that many smokers are largely underestimating how damaging smoking is to their personal health and finances

    • Updated:

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

  • Smokers get help to quit

    A national TV and radio advertising campaign has been launched today to encourage smokers to quit.

    • Updated:

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

  • Winter surge in patients going online for trusted health information

    There has been a record surge in people going online for trusted health information and advice over the winter period, according to new figures

    • Updated:

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

  • Choose the best GP for you

    Patients in parts of London, Manchester and Nottingham will be able to register or receive a consultation with a GP practice of their choice

    • Updated:

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

  • Lansley launches free whistleblowing helpline service

    NHS and social care staff who have concerns about patient care will be able to access a new, free whistleblowing helpline from the 1 January

    • Updated:

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

  • Register with a GP practice of your choice – pilot announced

    The announcement today aims to make it easier for commuters in the pilot areas, who are often away from their local area during the working …

    • Updated:

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

  • Health Visitor Implementation Progress Report

    The Health Visitor Implementation report published today, sets out progress on key areas of the Health Visitor Implementation programme, which…

    • Updated:

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

  • Latest Government Procurement Card transactions and departmental spending

    The latest spending information on the government procurement card (GPC) is published for transactions over £500. Data is published monthly,…

    • Updated:

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

  • Third annual report of National Oversight Group published

    The third annual report of the National Oversight Group (NOG) for high secure psychiatric services is available.  The NOG for high secure services brings together partners to provide oversight on service provision on behalf …

    • Updated:

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

  • Healthy New Year’s resolutions – BOGOF

    People who make a healthy new year's resolution may find they actually get two for the price of one, according to new reports published today

    • Updated:

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

  • Tobacco displays in supermarkets to be removed by 6 April

    Large shops will no longer be able to display tobacco products to the public from 6 April 2012.

    • Updated:

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

  • 100 days until end of tobacco displays

    With just 100 days to go before tobacco displays in supermarkets must be removed, retailers are today reminded to start getting ready

    • Updated:

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

  • Less haste, less waste and a smaller waist

    UK households can be healthier and could save up to £1,500 a year by planning their weekly food shop, a new Change4Life survey has revealed

    • Updated:

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

  • Chief Medical Officer statement on breast implants

    Women with PIP implants should not be unduly worried. We have no evidence of a link to cancer or an increased risk of rupture

    • Updated:

    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, England, November 2011

    Monthly critical care beds, cancelled urgent operations and delayed transfers of care data for November 2011 published

    • Updated:

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

  • Caring For Our Future engagement

    Information about the Caring For Our Future engagement programme.

    • Updated:

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

  • Message from Chief Medical Officer about breast implants

    The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is not recommending routine removal of the Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) silicone…

    • Updated:

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