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  • Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt on his reappointment

    Prime Minister David Cameron has confirmed that Jeremy Hunt will continue as Secretary of State for Health.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Concerns about mental health in Andalucia?

    If you or someone you know is showing signs of mental health issues, you can get help from medical professionals, charities and associations in Andalucia

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

  • Slidepack: London Intelligent Commissioning Conference - 20/20 vision (January 2015)

    The first of the Academy for Justice Commissioning's Intelligent Commissioning conferences took place in London on 29 January, 2015

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  • Safer care for patients

    The Health and Social Care (Safety and Quality) Act 2015 that aims to improve safety and quality of care has received Royal Assent.

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

  • NHS funded nursing care rates increased from 1 April 2015

    The NHS contribution towards the costs of a place in a care home with nursing is being increased by 1% for 2015 to 2016.

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

  • Care Certificate launching on 1 April 2015

    All new healthcare assistants and social care support workers will be expected to get a Care Certificate within 12 weeks of employment.

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

  • Cap on care costs: 1 week to have your say on the Care Act 2014

    Last chance to take part in consultation on the cap on care costs and appeals, which is open until Monday 30 March.

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

  • Health secretary announces $100m Dementia Discovery Fund

    Major pharmaceutical companies, Alzheimer’s Research UK and government all commit in principle to investing in the fund.

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

  • Previous Seminar Presentation: Offender Personality Disorder Pathway Programme (Mar 2015)

    In this seminar speakers described the joint initiative between the National Offender Management Service and NHS England and how the programme is providing a jointly commissioned pathway of services from community to communi…

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  • New genome sequencing technique: first 2 diagnoses

    As part of the 100,000 Genomes Project pilot, the Centre for Life in Newcastle has made its first diagnoses.

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  • 5 million patients to benefit from new era of patient care

    The NHS has chosen 29 ‘vanguard’ geographies to take the national lead on transforming care for patients in towns, cities and counties across England.

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  • Ofsted publishes report on children’s social care

    State of the nation report draws on over 5,600 inspections of a range of crucial social care services

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  • Preventing child sexual exploitation: PM speech

    David Cameron spoke at a Downing Street summit about the importance of working together to help protect children from sexual exploitation.

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

  • New fund to help women speak up on child sexual exploitation

    Kris Hopkins announces a new £250,000 fund to support women and give them the confidence to speak out against abuse.

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

  • PM unveils tough new measures to tackle child sexual exploitation

    The Prime Minister has announced new measures to tackle child sexual exploitation at a landmark Downing Street summit.

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

  • Tough new inspections of children’s homes from 1 April

    Children’s homes inspections to explicitly focus on the progress and experiences of children and young people.

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  • Supporting carers to stay in paid employment

    Ministers have launched a series of pilots exploring ways to help carers balance work with their caring responsibilities.

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

  • Jeremy Hunt: message to NHS staff about whistleblowing

    The Secretary of State for Health talks about NHS culture change and whistleblowing.

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

  • Plans for new legal protection for NHS whistleblowers

    A new report on progress made across the health system has been published, along with plans to protect those who speak up about poor care.

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

  • Francis Report: update and response

    Secretary of State for Health Jeremy Hunt statement on NHS whistleblowing and progress on implementing recommendations from Francis Inquiry.

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