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From The Rt Hon Norman Lamb
  • Government launches care comparison website

    Information to help people choose, compare and comment on residential care homes and home care services is now available on NHS Choices.

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

  • Handheld tablet computers to help improve children's therapy sessions

    Norman Lamb, Minister for Care and Support, announced £2 million funding for new handheld computers to boost children’s mental health services.

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

  • England to host international initiative for mental health leadership in 2014

    Norman Lamb, Minister of State for Care Services has accepted an invitation for England to host the 2014 exchange.

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

  • Healthcare Innovation Expo 2013 starts tomorrow

    The Healthcare Innovation Expo will take place in London on 13 and 14 March, exhibiting the latest developments in healthcare.

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

  • Landmark reform to help elderly with care costs

    The Coalition Government is today announcing unprecedented support for the elderly in paying for their long-term care costs.

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

  • Expert group to oversee strengthening of NHS Constitution

    The proposed strengthening of the NHS Constitution will be overseen by an expert group.

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

  • Thalidomide victims awarded £80 million health grant

    Under a deal unveiled today by Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb, the Department of Health will pay around £80 million over 10 years to the Thalidomide Trust through an annual grant, which dispenses help and support to…

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

  • Health grant awarded to victims of Thalidomide

    Department of Health to pay £80 million over 10 years to the Thalidomide Trust

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

  • Department announces pilot projects to improve severe mental illness services

    6 projects to help improve access to psychological therapies.

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

  • Extra funding announced to support people in their own homes

    Extra £40m to help people remain independent in their own homes for longer.

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

  • Programme to move people out of long stay hospitals

    Tough new corporate accountability proposals in response to Winterbourne View.

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

  • Video: Norman Lamb on Winterbourne View hospital report

    Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb talks about the Government's final report on Winterbourne View Hospital.

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

  • Thousands set to take control with Personal Health Budgets cash for care

    Thousands of people around the country could soon have the freedom to design their own NHS care as Care and Support Minister, Norman Lamb announced the roll out of Personal Health Budgets today.

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

  • New research reveals true regional picture of end of life care

    Wide variations in the quality of end of life care across the country were revealed in statistics published today by the Office of National Statistics.

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

  • £5.4 million volunteering fund to benefit charities

    Health and Social Care charities are to benefit from an injection of £5.4 million to support local health and care programmes, Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb announced today.

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

  • Ministerial statement on Winterbourne View

    Norman Lamb, Minister of State for Care services statement in response to the sentencing of those convicted of abuse at Winterbourne View.

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

  • £300 million to create homes for independent living

    From today, local authorities will be able to bid for part of a £300 million pot of money which will boost the supported housing market and help people grow old in their own homes, Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb has a…

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

  • UK bids to become world-leader in dementia research with call for global collaboration

    The Government is bringing together pharmaceutical industry leaders and biotech experts to showcase the UK's world-leading research facilities and discuss how to drive forward global work against dementia.

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

  • £1.5m available for people to spend on own care

    £1.5 million has been identified to support the potential roll-out of personal health budgets to help individuals choose the most appropriate care for them, Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb announced today

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

  • Dementia campaign launches

    The Department of Health has launched a campaign, supported by the Alzheimer's Society, to encourage people to talk to loved ones showing signs of dementia.

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