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From Minister of State for Community and Social Care
  • Thousands set to take control with Personal Health Budgets cash for care

    Thousands of people around the country could soon have the freedom to design their own NHS care as Care and Support Minister, Norman Lamb announced the roll out of Personal Health Budgets today.

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

  • New research reveals true regional picture of end of life care

    Wide variations in the quality of end of life care across the country were revealed in statistics published today by the Office of National Statistics.

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

  • £5.4 million volunteering fund to benefit charities

    Health and Social Care charities are to benefit from an injection of £5.4 million to support local health and care programmes, 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

  • Ministerial statement on Winterbourne View

    Norman Lamb, Minister of State for Care services statement in response to the sentencing of those convicted of abuse at Winterbourne View.

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

  • £300 million to create homes for independent living

    From today, local authorities will be able to bid for part of a £300 million pot of money which will boost the supported housing market and help people grow old in their own homes, Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb has a…

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

  • UK bids to become world-leader in dementia research with call for global collaboration

    The Government is bringing together pharmaceutical industry leaders and biotech experts to showcase the UK's world-leading research facilities and discuss how to drive forward global work against dementia.

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

  • £1.5m available for people to spend on own care

    £1.5 million has been identified to support the potential roll-out of personal health budgets to help individuals choose the most appropriate care for them, 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • New suicide strategy and £1.5 million into prevention research

    A new Suicide Prevention Strategy will focus on supporting bereaved families and preventing suicide amongst at risk groups and is backed by a call to action led by the Samaritans and up to £1.5 million for new research.

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

  • Statement on Cancer Drugs Fund usage

    Extra funding this government has provided for cancer drugs has helped almost 18,500 people since October 2010.

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

  • People too embarassed to consult GP about bowel cancer

    One in three people are embarrassed to talk to their doctor about poo even though having blood in poo is a key symptom of bowel cancer which can kill.

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

  • Bowel cancer campaign is relaunched

    The Department of Health has today relaunched the Be Clear on Cancer bowel cancer campaign.

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

  • Applying for Capital Grant Scheme funding for hospices

    The details of how to apply for funding from the Capital Grant scheme for hospices are now available.

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

  • Applications for Workforce Development Dementia Fund now open

    Skills for Care commissioned by the Department to support the delivery of a national learning and development programme.

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

  • Funding to support new social workers

    Details of a £2,000 learning and development boost for social workers.

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

  • Speech: Paul Burstow, King’s Fund, 18 July 2012

    Paul Burstow talks at the King's Fund.

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

  • Department of Health to revamp outdated Victorian hospital deemed ‘not fit for purpose’ by the regulator

    A high security hospital that has been branded ‘not fit for purpose’ by the regulator is to get an upgrade to facilities for patients and staff.

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

  • First national survey of bereaved people shines light on end of life care

    In a world first, the Government has turned the spotlight on the quality of care received by people in the last three months of their life. 

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

  • Paul Burstow calls for improvement in the early diagnosis rates of dementia

    Care Services Minister, Paul Burstow, has said that regional variation in the diagnosis rates of dementia must improve.

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