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  • Be Clear on Cancer campaign findings

    The results of the Be Clear on Cancer national lung campaign are now available.

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

  • Survival improving for lung cancer but the number of women diagnosed continues to rise

    New NCIN data published today shows 1-year survival for lung cancer has improved significantly, yet female incidence rates have increased.

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  • UK calls on world to tackle global crisis of dementia

    Today, for the first time, health leaders from the developed world have come together to map out how they will fight dementia.

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

  • G8 Dementia Summit: Prime Minister's speech

    The Prime Minister spoke at the G8 Dementia Summit today about the global challenge of dementia, and the role life sciences play in the UK.

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

  • G8 dementia summit

    The summit on 11 December brings together G8 ministers and other delegates to discuss dementia.

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

  • G8 Dementia Summit welcomed by PHE

    Duncan Selbie welcomes the opportunity to collaborate on the prevention of dementia and helping people to live well with the condition.

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  • Latest PHE National Child Measurement Programme figures available

    Latest figures show obesity levels in 4 to 5 year old children have levelled out, and levels in 10 to 11 year old children have stabilised.

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  • Introduction to the Dementia Summit

    Jeremy Hunt on the importance of research, early diagnosis and reducing the stigma around dementia at the G8 Summit on dementia.

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

  • G8 dementia: PM calls for UK to lead world in research

    David Cameron will unveil millions of pounds of investment in life sciences today as special G8 summit agrees landmark deal on dementia.

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

  • Cancer survival improving in England but more to do

    Survival in England has been steadily increasing over the last 10 years, confirmed in the latest ONS statistical release.

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  • Watch the G8 dementia summit live on 11 December

    On 11 December 2013, people will be able to watch live coverage of the G8 dementia summit.

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

  • Putting dementia on the map and driving up standards of care

    For the first time, members of the public will be able to see the quality of dementia care and support in their local area.

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

  • Healthy people, healthy places: building a healthy future

    Improving health through better planning and design: launch event of Public Health England's Healthy People, Healthy Places programme.

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  • Public Health Outcomes Framework – quarterly update published

    This update contains new baseline information for 11 indicators as well as more recent data for 12 indicators.

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  • Norman Lamb: improving care through a joined up approach

    Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb on the importance of integrated care and the 'integration pioneers' who are leading the way.

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

  • Homecare survey generates ideas to help improve services

    Joint homecare survey by Department of Health and Guardian Social Care Network prompts new ideas for improving homecare.

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

  • G8 Dementia Stakeholder workshop in Russia

    A G8 Dementia Stakeholder workshop involving 15 Russian medical experts & scientists was held at the British Ambassador’s Residence in Moscow today.

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

  • Care Minister announces proposals to deal with rushed care visits

    Tougher checks may be introduced to help clamp down on rushed home care visits Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb will announce today.

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

  • Public Health England (PHE) welcome’s BINOCAR annual report on congenital anomalies

    The latest annual report on congenital anomalies has been published by the British Isles Network of Congenital Anomaly Registers (BINOCAR).

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  • Kidney cancer on the rise

    New Be Clear on Cancer campaign launched to increase early diagnoses and save lives.

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