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  • International report confirms the NHS is performing well for patients

    A major international study published today shows that NHS is performing well for patients in many areas

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

  • Caring For Our Future workshop

    In two videos, Andrew Lansley - Secretary of State for Health and Philippa Russell - Chair of SCOC, Standing Commission on Carers share their…

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

  • Join our webchat on the NHS and public health

    NHS Future Forum workstream leads Ash Soni and Vicky Bailey will be live online from 11.45am on Thursday 24 November, to answer your questions…

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

  • The Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework: Handbook of definitions

    Following a Government commitment, the Department has published this data definitions handbook.

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

  • Speech: 10 November 2011, Paul Burstow, National Voices Annual Conference

    Paul Burstow speaks at the National Voices Annual Conference.

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

  • NHS puts preparations in place to deal with winter pressures

    Following a few basic principles can make a big difference to the safety and wellbeing of those at risk from the colder weather

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

  • Caring For Our Future – personalisation

    Jeremy Hughes, Chief Executive of the Alzheimer’s Society gives a video blog update on the area he has been leading as part of the Caring for…

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

  • Personal health budgets update – October 2011

    A pilot programme involving around half the primary care trusts in England is currently underway to test out personal health budgets in the …

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

  • DH projects win Building Better Healthcare Awards

    Two of the Environments for Care at End of Life projects part-funded by the Department of Health and supported by The King’s Fund won awards…

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

  • Have your say in our webchat about health and care information

    Using information help improve health, care and wellbeing is the hot topic for a webchat on Tuesday 22 November at 3.30pm. NHS Future Forum…

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

  • New institute to help narrow the health gap

    A new University College London (UCL) Institute that aims to reduce health inequalities through action on social determinants was launched today…

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

  • Personal health budgets update: October 2011

    The latest edition of the personal health budgets newsletter has been published.

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  • Statistical Press Notice: Mixed-sex accommodation breach data, October 2011

    Data on all breaches (i.e. occurrences of unjustified mixing) of the Mixed-Sex Accommodation (MSA) guidance during October 2011 published

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

  • The role of financial services

    In a video blog Nick Kirwan - Assistant Director of Health and Protection at the Association of British Insurers talks about the role of financial…

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

  • Dementia awareness campaign

    Alistair Burns talks about the dementia awareness campaign.

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

  • Speech: 15 November 2011, Andrew Lansley, NHS Employers

    Andrew Lansley speaks to NHS Employers.

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

  • Scheme to support healthcare assistants unveiled

    New measures to support the training standards of healthcare assistants were unveiled by Health Secretary Andrew Lansley today

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

  • Peter Hay video blog

    Peter Hay's video blog on shaping markets and care services around outcomes.

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

  • Andrew Lansley takes firm action to protect patient choice

    Health Secretary Andrew Lansley responds to the Co-operation and Competition Panel’s report on patient choice in the NHS

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

  • NHS Continuing Healthcare FAQs published

    A set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) have been published in response to some of the most frequently asked questions about NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS funded nursing care.

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