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  • Code of Conduct and Minimum Training Standards published

    A 'Code of Conduct' and 'Minimum Training Standards' for adult social care and healthcare support workers have been published.

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

  • Joint Committee publishes report on draft Care and Support Bill

    The joint committee on the draft Care and Support Bill has today published its report.

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

  • Child protection: information sharing project

    The Child Protection Information Sharing (CP-IS) project helps the NHS give a higher level of protection to children who present in unscheduled health care settings.

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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

  • Major reform to funding care and support

    New measures for funding care will ensure that the elderly and those with disabilities get the care they need without facing unlimited costs.

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

  • 28 November 2012, Jeremy Hunt, Kings Fund – Quality of Care

    Our health and social care system faces many challenges and we rightly have lively political debates about all aspects of health policy. But…

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - 5 November 2012 – Afternoon

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Wales child abuse inquiries and electoral reforms.

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

  • New Hospital 2 Home discharge pack supports care of older people

    Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb, launched the 'Hospital 2 Home' resource pack designed to support older patients returning from hospital.

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

  • 25 October 2012, Jeremy Hunt, NCAS

    Thank you Sarah [Pickup, President of ADASS]. The importance of local authorities I think it’s appropriate that the very first speech I give…

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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

  • 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

  • ECCA on the developing care markets programme (video)

    Martin Green of English Community Care Association (ECCA) spoke at the launch of Developing Care Markets for Quality and Choice programme.

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

  • ADASS on the new developing care markets programme (video)

    Sarah Pickup of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) spoke at the launch of Developing Care Markets for Quality and Choice programme.

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

  • 11 September 2012, Norman Lamb, King’s Fund – Integration

    Norman Lamb speaks at the King's Fund. I’ve followed the health reforms pretty closely so I’m relatively up to speed. …

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

  • Reforming care and support – better quality care, peace of mind and promoting independence

    The most radical reform of the social care system in 64 years is announced today.

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

  • Andrew Lansley on the care and support white paper (video)

    Andrew Lansley has made a speech about the care and support white paper.

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

  • Law Commission responds to the white paper and draft bill (video)

    Frances Patterson has responded to the draft Care and Support Bill on behalf of the Law Commission.

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

  • Making life easier for people: Information to help you find the best NHS and social care for you and your family

    Using information and technology to put people in greater control of their health and care is at the heart of the Government’s strategy - The…

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

  • Greater integration of health care has led to improved care processes, more satisfied staff and reduced use of hospitals

    If tailored to local circumstances, well-led and well-managed integration can improve the quality of care for patients as a major study has found.

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

  • Better integrated care could save the NHS millions

    The NHS could save millions and provide better care by involving more Allied Health Professionals such as podiatrists in patient care.

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