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  • Global health study shows mixed picture for UK health over last 20 years

    Analysis published in the Lancet shows life expectancy in the UK has improved over the last 20 years, but levels of ill health have not.

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  • Antimicrobial resistance poses ‘catastrophic threat’, says Chief Medical Officer

    The Chief Medical Officer's annual report provides a comprehensive overview of the threat of antimicrobial resistance and infectious diseases.

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

  • Chief Medical Officer highlights dangers of antimicrobial resistance

    In this video Professor Dame Sally Davies talks about the dangers of antimicrobial resistance and infectious diseases.

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

  • Hard-hitting TV adverts show anyone can be a stroke saver by acting FAST

    A hard-hitting campaign which aims to save lives by showing people how to spot the signs and symptoms of stroke returns to TV screens today (March 4).

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

  • Act FAST shows anyone can be a stroke saver

    The Act FAST campaign, which aims to raise awareness of the signs of stroke, will air its TV advert today.

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

  • Vaccine update: issue 199 February 2013

    February 2013 newsletter for immunisation practitioners, with the latest developments in vaccines, and vaccination policies and procedures.

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  • Cold weather alert: lowered to level 1

    Following a Level 2 alert issued on 18 February 2013, temperatures have now risen across England and the Cold Weather Plan alert indicator has reverted to Level 1.

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

  • Cold weather alert: level 2 issued

    The Met Office has forecast that in at least the next 2 to 3 days there is a 60% chance of severe cold weather in the North West, South West, London and West Midlands regions being low enough on at least two consecutive days…

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

  • Cold weather alert: lowered to level 1

    Following a level 2 alert issued on 4 February 2013, temperatures have now risen across England and the Cold Weather Plan alert indicator has reverted to level 1.

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

  • Cold weather plan: Level 2 alert issued

    The Met Office has forecast that in at least the next 2 to 3 days there is a 60% chance of cold temperatures/icy conditions/snow in the East…

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

  • Cold weather plan: Level 2 alert issued

    The Met Office has forecast that in at least the next two to three days there is a 60% chance of severe cold weather/icy conditions/heavy snow…

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

  • Cold weather plan: Level 3 alert issued

    Cold weather alert issued.

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

  • Cold weather plan: Level 2 alert issued

    The Met Office has forecast that in at least the next two to three days there is a 60% chance of temperatures in the North East England, North…

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

  • Antibiotic resistance poses alarming threat

    Antibiotic resistance is one of the greatest threats to modern health and we face a future without cures for infection if antibiotics are not used responsibly, the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Professor Dame Sally Davies war…

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

  • Antibiotic resistance poses alarming threat

    Antibiotic resistance is one of the greatest threats to modern health and we face a future without cures for infection if antibiotics are not…

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

  • New vaccine to help protect babies against rotavirus

    A new vaccination programme, planned to begin in September 2013, will see children under 4 months vaccinated against the highly infectious rotavirus.

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

  • Hunt announces plans to prepare NHS for winter

    Plans to help keep people safe from the cold this winter have been set out by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt today.

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

  • Health staff reminded to get flu jab

    Health staff are being reminded to get vaccinated against flu to cut the risk of it spreading to patients and colleagues this winter.

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

  • Health staff reminded to get flu jab

    Health staff are being reminded to get vaccinated against flu to cut the risk of it spreading to patients and colleagues this winter.

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  • Health staff urged to get flu jab

    Health staff are being urged to get vaccinated against flu to cut the risk of it spreading to patients and colleagues this winter.

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