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  • Adult Autism Strategy: next steps in the national self assessment framework exercise

    The first ever strategy for adults with autism in England, Fulfilling and Rewarding Lives, was published in March 2010. The strategy sets out…

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

  • NHS whistleblowing helpline to be extended to social care staff

    The whistle-blowing helpline for NHS staff is being extended to staff and employers in the social care sector from 1 January.

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

  • Department of Health moves to life course approach and streamlines its communications agencies

    Department of Health has streamlined its agency operation to improve the communication of public health messages to help people live healthy lives

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

  • Advice on appointing health care chaplains in hospitals

    New arrangements for the appointment of health care chaplains will come into place from 3 January 2012.

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

  • Estimating the costs of specialised care: updated analysis for 2009/10

    The Centre for Health Economics (CHE) at the University of York was commissioned by the Department to update its analysis of the additional …

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

  • Social Care bulletin: December 2011, issue 19

    This month’s edition of the Social Care bulletin is more streamlined.

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

  • Publication of an overview of the new public health system

    Letter from Professor Dame Sally C Davies, Chief Medical Officer, regarding the overview of the new public health system.

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  • The Adult Autism Strategy: next steps in the national self assessment framework exercise.

    This is a letter from Bruce Calderwood,Director of Mental Health and Disability, to all Directors of Adult Social Services at local authorities.

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  • New arrangements for provision of Health Care Chaplaincy Appointment Advisers

    The attached letter explains about the new arrangements that will come into effect from 3 January 2012.

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  • Reyrolle Circuit Breaker

    An incident occurred involving a Reyrolle 11kV SMV Hadrian circuit breaker rated at 630A. The concern is a flashover could occur while isolating…

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

  • Telehealth trial shows early success

    Headline findings of Whole System Demonstrator programme published.

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

  • Statistical press notice: Mixed-sex accommodation breach data, November 2011

    Monthly data on all breaches (i.e. occurrences of unjustified mixing) of the Mixed-Sex Accommodation (MSA) guidance for November 2011 published

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

  • Launch of board governance guidance for aspirant foundation trusts

    Guidance to help aspirant foundation trusts (FT) develop strong and sustainable governance has been launched today. A key part of achieving…

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

  • More NHS funding to drive improvement

    Health Secretary Andrew Lansley today announced that the NHS will get a funding boost of over £2.5 billion in 2012/13

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

  • Primary care trust allocations for 2012-13

    The total investment in local NHS services for 2012-13 is £91.6 billion an increase of £2.5 billion or 2.8 per cent

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

  • 2012-13 PCT revenue allocations

    Dear colleague letter from NHS Chief Executive, Sir David Nicholson, regarding 2012-13 PCT revenue allocations.

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  • King’s Fund on London health trusts

    The King’s Fund has published a report which says that health trusts in London are not implementing essential reforms to improve patient safety

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

  • Atlas maps out variation in NHS

    The government today showed its commitment to improving health outcomes for patients by shining a light on variation in NHS healthcare services

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

  • Autism training resources

    The Department has funded a series of on-line training resources and booklets to increase awareness, and understanding of autism across all …

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

  • Learning Disability Nursing: report for the PAB for Nursing and Midwifery

    The Nursing and Midwifery Professional Advisory Board  (PAB), is an expert advisory  board  providing advice on nursing and midwifery workforce…

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