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  • Thinking of getting pregnant? Rubella leaflet now available in other languages

    This leaflet, now also available in Tamil and Bengali, explains how expectant mothers can protect their unborn baby and the unborn children …

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    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…

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

  • Recent developments in children and young people’s mental health

    This letter brings together information on a number of recent developments to support delivery of improved mental health outcomes for children and young people.

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  • National Child Measurement Programme key findings published

    The latest results from the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) were published by the NHS Information Centre today.

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

  • A Call to Action Health Visitor Implementation Plan Summary Progress Report

    Securing a future health visiting service that is universal, energised and fit for long-term growth requires prompt action and investment.

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

  • Viroflu vaccine and risk of fever in children under 5 years

    A letter from Professor D M Salisbury, Director of Immunisation, advises clinicians to avoid use of Viroflu vaccine in children aged under five years because of an increased risk of fever.

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

  • Change4Life and Sportacus tackle our lazy towns

    Change4Life is teaming up with super hero Sportacus to inspire children around the country to ditch their junk food and tuck into more ‘Sports Candy'.

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

  • New health visitor taskforce

    A new national health visitor taskforce has been created to support the government's plans to rejuvenate the health visiting profession, recruit 4,200 new health visitors, and develop a new health visiting service across…

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

  • A rapid review of the National Child Measurement Programme

    In spring 2011, we commissioned the Thomas Coram Research Unit to undertake an independent review of the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP).

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

  • Consultation on the regulation of foods intended for infants and young children

    The European Commission, as part of its on-going programme of simplification and reducing legislative burden, is reviewing the current framework directive on PARNUT foods or dietetic foods (Directive 2009/30/EC).

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

  • National child measurement programme: operational guidance for the 2011/12 school year

    Updated guidance on delivery of the National Child Measurement Programme in the 2011/12 school year.

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