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  • Listening to what people think about types of providers of NHS care

    Sarah Morgan, Head of the Dalton Review, asks for contributions to the Dalton Review into new options for providers of NHS care.

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

  • NHS Procurement and Efficiency Board: new chair

    Lord Carter of Coles has been appointed to the position of Chair of the NHS Procurement and Efficiency Board.

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

  • NHS foundation trusts hire more staff to improve patient care

    A new report from Monitor shows NHS foundation trusts are acting to tackle the failures of care highlighted by the Francis report and Keogh review.

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  • Monitor commits to a single view of what good leadership looks like

    Monitor, the Care Quality Commission and the NHS Trust Development Authority have agreed to work together to provide NHS providers with a single view of what good leadership looks like.

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  • Millions to benefit from improved GP care

    Extended opening hours and enhanced care for the elderly will soon be available at doctors’ surgeries across many parts of the country.

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

  • Sir Stuart Rose to advise on NHS leadership

    ‘Super-heads’ review on how best NHS CEOs could take-on failing hospitals

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

  • Extended NHS charging for visitors and migrants

    Visitors and migrants who wish to use NHS services will have to pay.

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

  • Red Tape Challenge removes unnecessary health and care regulation

    Over two-thirds of regulations on healthy living and social care have been scrapped or improved as part of plan to reduce ‘red tape’.

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

  • NHS medicines pricing deal with pharmaceutical industry

    Government and pharmaceutical industry agree final details of new 5-year pricing deal on NHS branded medicines.

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

  • Reflecting on the Francis response

    Following the government’s response to the Mid Staffs Francis inquiry, Mary Agnew gives her personal insight from the implementation team.

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

  • Secretary of State: foreword to Mid Staffordshire inquiry response

    Jeremy Hunt talks about learning lessons of Mid Staffordshire and the importance of building a culture of compassionate care.

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

  • Francis report on Mid Staffs: government accepts recommendations

    Plans announced to make the NHS more open, more accountable and more focused on safety and compassion.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 11 November 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on China, A&Es, Russia, CHOGM, premium rate phone lines, unions and Iran.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 1 November 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on water bills, the NHS, RBS, devolved powers and the HS2 extension.

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

  • NHS needs complaints handling revolution

    An independent report out today chaired by Rt. Hon Ann Clwyd MP and Professor Tricia Hart calls for a revolution in the way in which the NHS handles complaints.

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

  • Visitors’ and migrants’ access to NHS: independent adviser appointed

    Sir Keith Pearson appointed to advise Department of Health on recovery of NHS costs from overseas visitors and migrants.

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

  • New report shows the NHS could raise up to £500 million from better charging of overseas visitors

    Government appoints NHS expert to advise on cost recovery.

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

  • Royal College of Surgeons chair taskforce to review implementation of EU Working Time Directive in the NHS

    Jeremy Hunt announces RCS is to chair an independent review of the implementation of the Working Time Directive on the NHS and doctors.

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

  • Review of NHS staff engagement launched

    Independent review aims to ensure NHS staff are able to give higher quality care.

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

  • Future of primary care

    Future of primary care.

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