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From Minister of State for Community and Social Care
  • Norman Lamb responds to Liverpool Care Pathway review

    Minister for Care and Support's letter to NHS trust chairs and chief executives about the actions to take in response to the review.

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

  • Overhaul of End of Life Care system

    The Government is to replace the Liverpool Care Pathway (LCP) and will ask senior clinicians to sign off all end of life care plans, as part of its response to the findings of an Independent Review, Care and Support Minister…

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

  • Hold care abuse directors to account, says Minister

    Directors in charge of care homes and hospitals that allow neglect and abuse to take place could be held personally and criminally accountable for failures in care, under proposals unveiled by Care and Support Minister Norma…

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

  • Achieving parity of esteem between mental and physical health

    Minister for Care Services, Norman Lamb, spoke about parity of esteem on 19 June 2013.

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

  • Partners issue joint statement 2 years after Winterbourne View

    The Department of Health, NHS England, Local Government Association, Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, Care Quality Commission and the National Forum of People with Learning Disabilities have issued a statem…

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

  • Integration Pioneers

    Integrating health, social care and other services will lead to better outcomes across the board.

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

  • New measures unveiled to protect people if care providers fail

    New measures were announced today to protect people who rely on care services in the event their care home or service provider goes into administration.

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

  • Carers UK

    How we can support carers to look after their families and also themselves.

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

  • 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