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  • Hospitals share in funding to improve birthing environments

    A share of a £25 million fund to improve the birthing environments in more than 100 hospitals was announced today.

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

  • Last chance for local authorities to attract more adopters

    Details on government's plans to tackle the weaknesses in the adoption system.

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

  • Shortlist for new dental pilot practices announced

    Dental practices across the country are preparing for an exciting new challenge as the shortlist of those chosen to continue shaping a new dental…

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

  • Funding to improve energy efficiency in the NHS

    Successful schemes to share £50 million capital funding to invest during 2013 to 2014.

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  • Date confirmed for receipt and publication of the Mid Staffs public inquiry report

    The Mid Staffs public inquiry has confirmed that Robert Francis will deliver his final report to the Health Secretary on 5 February 2013.

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

  • Statistical press notice: Mixed-sex accommodation breach data – December 2012

    Main Points This notice presents data on all breaches (i.e. occurrences of unjustified mixing) of the Mixed-Sex Accommodation (MSA) guidance…

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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

  • New Director General for Social Care, Local Government and Care Partnerships announced

    Jon Rouse has been confirmed as the new Director General for Social Care, Local Government and Care Partnerships at the Department of Health.

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

  • Statement on Plasma Resources UK Ltd

    Health minister Dr Dan Poulter has issued a written ministerial statement today on Plasma Resources UK Ltd, as follows. The Parliamentary Under…

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

  • Review of Liverpool Care Pathway outlined

    The review looking at how the Liverpool Care Pathway (LCP) is being used in practice is to be chaired by crossbench peer Baroness Julia Neuberger…

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

  • The month: issue 62, January 2013

    The month: issue 62, January 2013.

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  • Government unveils healthcare sector export champion

    Healthcare UK, the new organisation set up to promote Britain’s world leading healthcare sector to international customers, will be launched…

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

  • Jon Rouse to take up key Department of Health appointment

    Jon Rouse has been confirmed as Director General for Social Care, Local Government and Care Partnerships at the Department of Health, announced…

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

  • Single national inspection of Cafcass performance

    Consultation on changes to the inspection of Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass).

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  • Independent Review of Liverpool Care Pathway to be chaired by Baroness Neuberger

    The review looking at how the Liverpool Care Pathway (LCP) is being used in practice is to be chaired by crossbench peer Baroness Julia Neuberger, 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

  • Alzheimer’s Society publishes data on dementia diagnosis rates

    The Alzheimer’s Society has released new data on the rates of dementia diagnosis in the UK.

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

  • Variations in dementia diagnosis revealed

    New figures from the Alzheimer's Society show a wide variation in diagnosis rates in Britain.

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

  • Adoption ‘hotspots' map unveiled alongside new adoption infoline

    Would-be adopters can now access a new map showing the areas with the highest number of children waiting for new homes.

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

  • £5.45 billion investment in local public health services

    Health Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, has today set out a major commitment to promoting health and prevention of illness, with the announcement of a two-year ring fenced budget for local authorities.

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

  • Resources to support information sharing to tackle violence

    Hospitals are well placed to promote community safety and wellbeing through collecting information about patients who have been assaulted and…

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