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First national Be Clear on Cancer campaign to raise awareness of symptoms of lung cancer, lung disease and heart disease begins.
Ofsted's Chief Inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw, introduces the 'Unknown children – destined for disadvantage?' report.
The NHS contribution towards the costs of a place in a care home with nursing is being increased on an interim basis to £156.25.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
An extra £12 million will be spent over the next 2 years to expand services that make mental health assessments available to those arrested.
All infected individuals will now receive annual payment including extra £500 winter fuel payment without the need to apply for it.
MHRA helps Queen’s University Belfast bring innovation and regulation together
Web-RADR: Recognising Adverse Drug Reactions is running a survey for healthcare providers, patients, and consumers of medicines to help develop the next generation of online side-effect reporting software.
Vaccine update provides immunisation practitioners with the latest developments in vaccines, vaccination policies and procedures.
Dame Fiona Caldicott speaks at the King’s Fund about the proposals she is making to keep health and care data secure and safeguarded.
Screening samples will now be tested for human papilloma virus (HPV) first, helping to prevent cervical cancer.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Health Secretary outlines the phased introduction of the new junior doctors' contract from October 2016.
The Care Quality Commission and National Data Guardian's recommendations for data security and a consent/opt-out model for data sharing.
National Data Guardian for Health and Care has released a series of videos in which she speaks about the importance of public engagement.
New measures are proposed to strengthen security of health and care information and help people make informed choices about how their data is used.
Plans to ensure high quality, compassionate care for everyone at the end of life have been announced by Health Minister Ben Gummer.
New sexually transmitted infection figures show continued increases among gay men and sustained high rates in young people.
Top tips for people going to the Rio Olympics from Chief Medical Officer Professor, Dame Sally Davies.
The Secretary of State for Education's plan for a system run by the best-trained staff and free to innovate in the interests of children.
Professor John Newton, National Information Board (NIB) Interim Chair, talks about NIB's annual recommendations to the Health Secretary.
Annual proposals to the Secretary of State for Health regarding changes to data collection and the metrics to be made available on My NHS.
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