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  • NHS admissions, referrals and attendances

    latest national statistics on NHS inpatient and outpatient waiting events for the quarter ending June.

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

  • Health visitor return to practice framework

    In February 2011, the Government made a firm commitment to increase the health visitor workforce by 4,200 by 2015.

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

  • Mobile health worker project progress report

    The mobile health worker project set out to capture quantifiable evidence to support the case for investment in the use of mobile devices in clinical care.

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

  • 2011 National NHS Staff Survey

    Sir David Nicholson has written to all chief executives in NHS Trusts, Foundation Trusts and Primary Care Trusts in England.

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

  • NHS social care allocation return 2011-2012

    The Department of Health made £648 million available to local authorities in 2011/12 for social care activities that also benefit health.

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

  • The 2011-2012 NHS social care allocation return

    The Department made available £648 million in 2011/12 for transfer to local authorities for social care activities that also benefit health.

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  • The Government's response to the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs

    The Government's response to the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs' (ACMD’s) consideration of the anabolic steroids.

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  • Deaths from HCAIs drop by more than a third

    Deaths related to healthcare acquired infections (HCAIs) have dropped by more than a third in a year.

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

  • New method for diagnosing high blood pressure

    A new test for hypertension could lead to three million patients being taken off unnecessary medicines.

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

  • Cancer Research UK study on bowel cancer symptoms

    A study funded by the charity Cancer Research UK has found that on average the British public can only name one symptom of bowel cancer and …

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

  • Call for ideas for new health apps and maps

    The Health Secretary today launched a call for new ideas for health apps that would help patients make informed decisions about their care.

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

  • Commissioner-based cancer waiting times

    Today the Department published the annual commissioner-based NHS cancer waiting times according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics…

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

  • Statistical Press notice: Access to GUM services

    Monthly data on access to GUM services 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

  • Statistical Press notice: Bed Availability and Occupancy

    Bed Availability and Occupancy statistics for the Quarter ending 30th June 2011 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

  • Statistical press notice: Breastfeeding and Smoking

    Data shows slight increase in the breastfeeding initiation rate.

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

  • Government continues to listen to patients and health professionals

    Prime Minister David Cameron and Health Secretary Andrew Lansley announce that the NHS Future Forum will focus on four new areas.

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

  • Referral to Treatment statistics for June 2011

    Statistics show average waiting times are low and remain stable.

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

  • Statistical press notice: Mixed-sex accommodation breach data – July 2011

    Data on breaches of the Mixed-Sex Accommodation (MSA) guidance published by Department of Health today.

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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 – June 2011

    Referral to Treatment (RTT) waiting times for patients who were treated during June 2011 published by the Department of Health.

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

  • Record £800 million for groundbreaking research to benefit patients

    The government announce £800 million to boost research and allow the development of ground breaking medicines, treatments and care for patients.

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