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  • Report on evaluation of integrated care pilots

    The Department has published a report on a two year independent study of integrated care pilots. The evaluation which commenced in 2009 looked…

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

  • £1.8 million for fairer funding for end of life care

    More people should be able to spend their final days in a place of their choice and new Government funding will help to make this happen, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley announced today.

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

  • Charging for residential accommodation (CRAG) 2012

    The Department has published today a circular outlining charges for residential accommodation which will come into effect from 9 April 2012.…

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

  • Palliative care pilot sites announced

    Andrew Lansley, Secretary of State for Health, has announced the seven adult and one children’s consortium pilot sites

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

  • Take part in webchat to improve children and young people’s health and care

    If you’re interested in improving health and care for children and young people, join our webchat.

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

  • Palliative care funding

    Information about the government's work on palliative care funding.

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

  • Forty children’s hospices to benefit from grant

    Forty children’s hospices will receive a share of the Department’s annual £10 million Children’s Hospice and Hospice-at-home grant. The Government…

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

  • Palliative care pilot sites announced

    Andrew Lansley, Secretary of State for Health, has announced the seven adult and one children’s consortium pilot sites which will collect vital…

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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

  • DH sponsored review of the NHS Homecare Medicines in England

    The Department published the homecare medicines report ‘Towards a Vision for the Future’ in December 2011. The supply of hospital prescribed…

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

  • The New Medicines Service

    The NMS commenced on 1 October 2011 and focuses on patients with long term conditions that have been prescribed new medicines.

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

  • New set of prescribing comparators developed

    NHS Information Centre and NHS Prescription Services have developed a set of 14 QIPP comparators.

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

  • Eligibility for NHS continuing healthcare funding guidance

    The Department of Health has published guidance on time limits for requesting a review of a decision on NHS Continuing Healthcare funding.

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

  • Closing the NHS Continuing Healthcare assessment process for cases during 2004-2012

    Sir David Nicholson has written to NHS colleagues to inform them of the introduction of deadlines for individuals or their families and representatives.

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

  • Closing the NHS Continuing Healthcare assessment process for cases during 2004-2012

    Closing the NHS Continuing Healthcare assessment process for cases during 2004-2012.

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  • Maps and Apps: Video Interviews

    The Maps and apps Showcasing Event place on 22 February 2012.

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

  • Update on grant allocations for adult personal social services

    Letter issued in February 2012

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

  • Vision and model for school nursing sets out framework for local services

    A vision and call to action for school nursing services is published today.

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

  • Speech: 8 March 2012, Andrew Lansley, E-Health Insider launch of Chief Clinical Information Officers Network

    Andrew Lansley talks at the launch of the network of Chief Clinical Information Officers.

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

  • Have your say on children and young people’s health

    The independent Children and Young People’s Health Outcomes Forum is gathering views on the health outcomes that matter most for children and…

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