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

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

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

  • Chief Nursing Officer Bulletin: September 2012

    In this edition: we take you behind the scenes of the Olympic Opening Ceremony with one of the 800 nurses who took part, celebrate more nursing…

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

  • New Health Secretary meets NHS Heroes on first hospital tour

    Patients and staff at a London hospital spoke of their…

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

  • The week: issue 264

    The week: issue 264.

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  • Join our webchat on licensing and procurement

    A series of webchats give you the chance to ask questions and share views on licensing, procurement regulations and continuity of services during the public consultation on aspects of sector regulation.

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

  • 11 September 2012, Norman Lamb, King’s Fund – Integration

    Norman Lamb speaks at the King's Fund. I’ve followed the health reforms pretty closely so I’m relatively up to speed. …

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

  • New suicide strategy and £1.5 million into prevention research

    A new Suicide Prevention Strategy will focus on supporting bereaved families and preventing suicide amongst at risk groups and is backed by a call to action led by the Samaritans and up to £1.5 million for new research.

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

  • Survey of plans to tender for genito-urinary medicine services

    Letter to NHS SHA Cluster Chief Executives, NHS PCT Cluster Chief Executives and Specialist Commissioning Groups

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  • IT agreement to save the taxpayer over £1 billion

    Savings of over £1 billion will be reinvested into the NHS following the Department of Health's legally binding agreement with CSC, suppliers of the Lorenzo healthcare IT system.

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

  • Join in the conversation on how to strengthen the NHS Constitution

    The NHS Future Forum, which is advising the Government on how the NHS Constitution might be strengthened, is keen to hear your views.

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

  • Statistical press notice: Ambulance Quality Indicators – monthly update for England

    Ambulance Systems Indicators for period July 2012 and Ambulance Clinical Outcomes for period April 2012 The following statistics were released…

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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

    Statistical Press notice: NHS Inpatient and outpatient events 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

  • AHP Bulletin : issue 90, August 2012

    The August 2012 issue of the Allied Health Professionals Bulletin is now online. In this packed edition, we take a look at the new prescribing…

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

  • Transforming Public Health Bulletin: issue 11, July/August 2012

    The latest Transforming Public Health Bulletin is now online and interactive. You can comment on stories, contribute to discussions across the…

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

  • Indicators on breastfeeding

    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

  • Statement on Cancer Drugs Fund usage

    Extra funding this government has provided for cancer drugs has helped almost 18,500 people since October 2010.

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

  • Patients to get the latest drugs and treatments more quickly

    The NHS will have to comply with NICE guidance on new drugs and treatments or explain to patients why there is a delay, under a new scheme announced today.

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

  • NHS hospitals using innovative solutions to prevent missed appointments

    NHS hospital trusts have been using innovative, yet simple, ideas to reduce the number of missed appointments, contributing to an overall drop…

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

  • Hospitals and patients urged to take action on missed appointments

    NHS hospitals should make more use of innovative solutions to tackle the number of people who miss their appointments, Health Minister Simon Burns urged today.

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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 – July 2012

    The main findings for July 2012 were: Critical Care Beds   There were 3,719 adult critical care beds available with 3,017 occupied, giving…

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