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  • The week issue 269 12-18 October 2012

    The week issue 269 12-18 October 2012.

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  • Communication is the key to deaf children's development

    Deaf children’s entitlement to communicate and be communicated with is fundamental to their development and progress.

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  • End of Life Care Strategy: fourth annual report published

    The department has published the fourth annual report on progress in delivering the End of Life Care Strategy, which was published in 2008.

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

  • Drug systems change pilot programme evaluation report published

    The independent final evaluation report on the Drug Systems Change pilot programme has been published.

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

  • One week left to comment on the draft Care and Support Bill

    Have your say on the largest overhaul of the law around adult care and support in 60 years.

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

  • Next generation nursing and midwifery to free up more time for patients

    £140 million for nurses and midwives to improve care and beat bureaucracy The Prime Minister and Health Secretary today set out plans to invest…

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

  • Applications for information sharing challenge funding closed

    The information sharing challenge fund applications period closed today at 12 noon and the review process has commenced. This process will take…

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

  • Guidance for NHS trusts on the NHS friends and family test

    Guidance for NHS trusts on the NHS friends and family test has been published today by the Department of Health. 

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

  • Social Care Bulletin: September-October 2012

    The regular Social Care Bulletin: issue 22

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

  • Join Twitter conversation on NHS Constitution

    A conversation on the values and principles of the NHS Constitution is taking place on Twitter today, Tuesday, from 1-2pm using the hashtag.

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

  • Healthwatch England launched

    Healthwatch England, the new national, statutory consumer champion for health and social care in England,is launched today. A key milestone…

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

  • NICE to help drive standards in social care

    From April 2013, the role of the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) will expand to include social care. The Department…

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

  • Deadline approaches for NHS continuing healthcare

    Make sure to notify your local Primary Care Trust now if you think you should have been assessed and haven’t.

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

  • The week: issue 266

    he week: issue 266.

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  • Stars back new campaign to drive awareness of dementia

    Sir Michael Parkinson, Fiona Phillips and Gordon Banks to support national “A Day to Remember” campaign, calling for the public not to delay…

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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

  • Views sought on new vision for nursing

    A new vision for nursing, midwifery and care-giving asks how compassion and care can be developed across health and social care.

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

  • Health Research Authority to take role in research access to patient data

    The Health Research Authority will host transparent expert advice to support decisions on access to personal health information, the Department…

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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 – August 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

  • One month left to have your say on the draft Care and Support Bill

    Comment on the draft Care and Support Bill and have your say on the largest overhaul of the law around adult care and support in 60 years.

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