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From Minister of State for Community and Social Care
  • 26th British-Irish Council concludes in Glasgow

    The British-Irish Council held its 26th summit meeting today (17 June 2016) hosted by the Scottish government in Glasgow.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • NHS charges from April 2016

    Charges for NHS prescriptions, wigs and fabric supports and optical voucher values.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • NHS dental charges from April 2016

    NHS patient dental charges in England will increase by 5% on 1 April 2016.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Children’s mental health: new online resources for adults

    Alistair Burt outlines why adults should talk to children and young people about mental health and introduces new online resources.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Manchester GPs launch a new 7 day service

    Alistair Burt on the Manchester Primary Care Partnership scheme making thousands of extra GP appointments available at evenings and weekends.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • $200 million investment brings best of British healthcare to Dubai

    Leading teaching hospital King's College Hospital expands its world-class services with launch of hospital and new clinics in Dubai in UAE.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • First ever mental health champion for schools unveiled

    Leading campaigner Natasha Devon becomes first ever Department for Education mental health champion.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • The Royal College of Psychiatrists International Congress

    Minister of State for Community and Social Care, Alistair Burt, talks about his priorities for mental health.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Deputy PM announces billion pound boost over 5 years for children's mental health services

    Nick Clegg has secured £1.25 billion of new funding as part of today’s budget to help children and new mothers with mental health issues.

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

  • Government names and shames largest ever number of National Minimum Wage offenders

    A further 70 employers who failed to pay their workers the National Minimum Wage have been named.

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

  • Supporting carers to stay in paid employment

    Ministers have launched a series of pilots exploring ways to help carers balance work with their caring responsibilities.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister launches search for Mental Health Heroes

    Nick Clegg announces a search for unsung mental health heroes who have helped, supported or inspired those with mental health conditions.

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

  • Local Mental Health Heroes recognised by the Deputy PM

    Nick Clegg announced the winners of the Mental Health Hero Awards, as people are asked to take 5 minutes to help break the stigma around mental health.

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

  • Peace of mind will be the measure of our success

    Norman Lamb urges people to take part in the Care Act consultation to help give people peace of mind about paying for their care costs.

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

  • New funds to kickstart joint working with NHS and councils this winter

    Extra money for councils to get people home from hospital more quickly and stop them from being admitted in the first place.

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

  • Nick Clegg calls for new ambition for zero suicides across the NHS

    The Deputy Prime Minister hosted a major Mental Health Conference on 19 January to discuss the future of mental health services in England.

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

  • Emergency care for the mind

    Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb explains why mental health crisis care is essential.

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

  • Deputy PM announces £150m investment to transform treatment for eating disorders

    The new investment will radically reform the treatment of children and young people with eating disorders and pave the way for new waiting time standards.

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

  • How the government is supporting carers

    Norman Lamb, Minister of State for Care and Support, writes about the contribution of carers and new funding for projects to support carers.

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

  • The moral and economic case for improving mental health care

    Health minister Norman Lamb challenges the UK's biggest companies to sign up to Time to Change.

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