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The most radical reform of the social care system in 64 years is announced today.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The government has announced the biggest reform of the care and support system since 1948.
Sally Cheshire, Julie Stone and Dr Allison Jeynes-Ellis have today been confirmed as Non-Executive Directors of the Health Research Authority (HRA).
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley today set out his new care objectives for the improvement of health and healthcare, with the publication of his draft mandate to the NHS Commissioning Board.
Early indications are that around 1 in 10 patients in England have had their treatment, operation or outpatient appointment cancelled and rescheduled and that around three quarters of GP surgeries in England are operating a …
Lord Adebowale, Margaret Casely-Hayford, Dame Moira Gibb and Naguib Kheraj have today been confirmed as four new Non-Executive Directors of the NHS Commissioning Board.
Recommendations on how to distribute funding for local authorities to spend on public health were published today by an independent group of experts - the Advisory Committee on Resource Allocation (ACRA).
Heather Lawrence is today confirmed as Non-Executive Director at the Independent Regulator of NHS Foundation Trusts (Monitor).
Lord Bernard Ribeiro is today confirmed as Chair of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel.
Professor Jonathan Montgomery has today been confirmed as Chair of the Health Research Authority (HRA). Professor Montgomery is currently Professor…
Professor Jonathan Montgomery will head up the Health Research Authority, the new organisation that will protect and promote the interests of…
I am delighted to be here today to talk on the vital topic of universal health care.
David Behan CBE, Director General of Social Care, Local Government and Care Partnerships at the Department of Health, has announced his departure to take up the role of Chief Executive at the Care Quality Commission.
The British Medical Association has voted to stage a day of industrial action on 21 June over planned changes to the NHS pension scheme.
For the first time, patients will now have more choice about where, when and how they receive some of the most common medical tests.
Using information and technology to put people in greater control of their health and care is at the heart of the Government’s strategy - The…
The NHS Information Service for Parents is launched today by the Prime Minister.
Women who have postnatal depression or who have suffered a miscarriage, stillbirth or the death of a baby will get more support from the NHS…
Women who have postnatal depression and women who have suffered a miscarriage, stillbirth or the death of a baby will get more support from …
Keeping track of what you eat and choosing healthier foods could be made easier thanks to a UK-wide consultation launched today by Health Secretary…
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