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PHE are warning pregnant women against using a potentially poisonous product, 'Calabash chalk', as a nutritional supplement or morning sickness ‘antidote’.
Cases of measles in England are at highest recorded levels since 1994, with 1,168 confirmed cases this year (Jan-May 2013).
Children’s Minister Edward Timpson delivered the keynote speech to the Association of Directors of Children's Services (ADCS) conference.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Delivery of the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) is now a mandatory public health function of local authorities.
From today (1 July) around 675,000 babies a year in England will be offered a new vaccination to protect them against rotavirus.
Public consultation expected on draft regulations for IVF-based techniques to prevent mitochondrial disease later this year.
Details of the consultation events being run by the DfE during summer 2013 on reforming regulations for children's homes and care planning.
The Department for Education today announced reforms to overhaul children’s residential care.
Ofsted consults on a single inspection framework for local authority children's social care.
The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Cabinet, DPP letter, Turkey, Spending Review and fizzy drinks.
More than 95% of GP practices across England have ordered additional vaccine doses – more than 200,000 extra in total.
Independent reviewing officers are responsible for ensuring the care plans for looked after children set out the required help and support.
Education Secretary Michael Gove today established a new independent panel to help ensure that lessons are learned when a child dies or is seriously harmed and there are signs of abuse or neglect.
Professor David Salisbury, Director of Immunisation at the Department of Health, describes the MMR catch-up vaccination programme in England.
Edward Timpson, Children’s Minister, speaks to social workers about the importance of their work and child protection reforms.
Education Secretary Michael Gove today announced the appointment of a children's chief social worker and new training for top graduates.
The government has today unveiled a new package of support to help local authorities attract and retain more foster carers from a wider range of backgrounds.
A PHE trend analysis report has shown that children from deprived areas are almost twice as likely to be obese than those in affluent areas.
Edward Timpson, Children’s Minister, announces new funding to support foster carer recruitment and evidence-based interventions.
April 2013 newsletter for immunisation practitioners, with the latest developments in vaccines, and vaccination policies and procedures.
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