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  • Changes made to NHS Constitution to enshrine whistleblowing law

    Doctors, nurses and other NHS workers who blow the whistle will be protected in the future, under changes to the NHS Constitution.

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

  • Improving efficiency in blood and organ donation

    The Department of Health today published a report on NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT)

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

  • Question 3. How relevant was the information

    Was the information you got from the stand: Relevant? Somewhat relevant? Not relevant? Question 4

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

  • Review of Department of Health arm’s length bodies – update

    Update providing more information on organisations that will close or move out of the sector.

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

  • NHS Constitution changes to enshrine whistle-blowing in law

    Health staff who raise concerns about poor patient care will be protected in the future, under changes to the NHS Constitution announced today.

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

  • Bliss warning on neonatal care

    Anne Milton responds to Bliss who have warned that more than half of specialist neonatal care units are not meeting minimum standards

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

  • Minister gives kick-start to volunteering at launch of vision and fund

    A new vision for volunteering in health and social care will be unveiled today by Care Services Minister Paul Burstow Volunteers…

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

  • External communication Gateway functions for Arms Length Bodies

    The Department's External Gateway is a small team who ensure that the Department communicates consistent messages and does not impose excessive burdens on NHS, social care organisations and public health audiences.

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

  • Strategic vision for volunteering FAQs

    Answers to frequently asked questions.

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

  • Strategic vision for volunteering

    The strategic vision for volunteering sets out the Government’s long-term vision for social action, and in particular volunteering.

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

  • World Alzheimer Report 2011

    Professor Alistair Burns talks about the World Alzheimer Report 2011.

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

  • NHS Information Governance: Effective management of records during a period of transition or organisational change

    The Department has issued guidance on records management.

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

  • Innovation in NHS outcomes competition winners announced

    Health Secretary announces winners of outcomes indicators for stroke recovery and children and young people’s experience of healthcare

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

  • Statistical press notice: NHS referral to treatment (RTT) waiting times data – August 2011

    Data on consultant-led Referral to Treatment (RTT) waiting times for patients who were treated during August 2011 published

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

  • PCT Cluster Governance

    Following recent discussions on governance arrangements of PCT clusters, Jim Easton, National Director for Improvement and Efficiency, wrote…

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

  • Review of fees for applications to provide pharmaceutical services

    Publication of responses to consultation on primary care trust charges for NHS pharmaceutical applications.

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

  • House of Lords second reading of the Health and Social Care Bill

    Department of Health comments on second reading of the Health and Social Care Bill in the House of Lords

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

  • Summary Care Record to benefit millions of patients with long term conditions, say patient groups

    A year on from a Ministerial review that confirmed the importance of Summary Care Records patient groups are advocating its use

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

  • Greater choice for NHS patients across the country

    NHS patients in England will have the freedom to choose, not only where, but who provides their hospital care from April 2012

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

  • Implementation of medical revalidation

    Demonstrating that doctors are up to date and fit to practise.

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