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Public health transitional support funds available for local authorities

Public health transitional support funds available for local authorities

Thursday, 20 September 2012

The Department of Health is making available public health transitional support funds for local authorities. Financial support is available …...

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ECCA on the developing care markets programme (video)

ECCA on the developing care markets programme (video)

Tuesday, 18 September 2012

Martin Green of English Community Care Association (ECCA) spoke at the launch of Developing Care Markets for Quality and Choice programme....

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ADASS on the new developing care markets programme (video)

ADASS on the new developing care markets programme (video)

Tuesday, 18 September 2012

Sarah Pickup of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) spoke at the launch of Developing Care Markets for Quality and Choice pr...

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People to have more control in choosing their care services

People to have more control in choosing their care services

Tuesday, 18 September 2012

People will see more choice in their local care and support services (Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb announced today) as local councils…...

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New programme to ensure greater local choice of care services

New programme to ensure greater local choice of care services

Tuesday, 18 September 2012

The Department of Health launches a new programme to provide more choice and higher quality of care and support services across the country....

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RCN campaign highlights nursing skills

RCN campaign highlights nursing skills

Monday, 17 September 2012

A campaign highlighting the breadth of skills required by nurses has been launched today by the Royal College of Nursing....

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Statistical press notice: NHS inpatient and outpatient events

Statistical press notice: NHS inpatient and outpatient events

Friday, 14 September 2012

The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:** Latest monthly hospital activity **events (up to and including …...

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Statistical press notice: PIP breast implants

Statistical press notice: PIP breast implants

Friday, 14 September 2012

The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:** Latest monthly PIP implant data** (covering the period 6th January…...

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New Health Secretary meets NHS Heroes on first hospital tour

New Health Secretary meets NHS Heroes on first hospital tour

Thursday, 13 September 2012

Patients and staff at a London hospital spoke of their experiences of the NHS during a visit by new Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt today....

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Statistical press notice: NHS referral to treatment (RTT) waiting times data July 2012

Statistical press notice: NHS referral to treatment (RTT) waiting times data July 2012

Thursday, 13 September 2012

Data are published on consultant-led Referral to Treatment (RTT) waiting times for patients who were treated during July 2012 and patients waiting…...

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Chief Nursing Officer Bulletin: September 2012

Chief Nursing Officer Bulletin: September 2012

Thursday, 13 September 2012

In this edition: we take you behind the scenes of the Olympic Opening Ceremony with one of the 800 nurses who took part, celebrate more nursing…...

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New Health Secretary meets NHS Heroes on first hospital tour

New Health Secretary meets NHS Heroes on first hospital tour

Thursday, 13 September 2012

Patients and staff at a London hospital spoke of their…...

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Join our webchat on licensing and procurement

Join our webchat on licensing and procurement

Wednesday, 12 September 2012

A series of webchats give you the chance to ask questions and share views on licensing, procurement regulations and continuity of services during the ...

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11 September 2012, Norman Lamb, King’s Fund – Integration

11 September 2012, Norman Lamb, King’s Fund – Integration

Tuesday, 11 September 2012

Norman Lamb speaks at the King's Fund. I’ve followed the health reforms pretty closely so I’m relatively up to speed. …...

The future of specialised services outlined in report

The future of specialised services outlined in report

Tuesday, 11 September 2012

A report published today has set out recommendations on which health services treating rare and uncommon conditions should be nationally commissioned ...

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New suicide strategy and £1.5 million into prevention research

New suicide strategy and £1.5 million into prevention research

Monday, 10 September 2012

A new Suicide Prevention Strategy will focus on supporting bereaved families and preventing suicide amongst at risk groups and is backed by a call to ...

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Death certification reforms update – newsletter issue 1

Death certification reforms update – newsletter issue 1

Monday, 10 September 2012

The first edition of the death certification reforms newsletter, published September 2012....

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Smokers across the country encouraged to join ‘Stoptober’

Smokers across the country encouraged to join ‘Stoptober’

Saturday, 08 September 2012

National campaign calls for all smokers to quit for 28 days....

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Stoptober campaign will encourage smokers to quit for 28 days

Stoptober campaign will encourage smokers to quit for 28 days

Saturday, 08 September 2012

Smokers are being asked to give up for 28 days in the first ever mass quit attempt launched today by Chief Medical Officer Sally Davies....

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Statistical press notice: NHS diagnostics waiting times and activity data July 2012 and diagnostic census June 2012

Statistical press notice: NHS diagnostics waiting times and activity data July 2012 and diagnostic census June 2012

Wednesday, 05 September 2012

Diagnostics waiting times and activity - July 2012 Data are published on waiting times and activity for 15 key diagnostic tests for the month…...

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IT agreement to save the taxpayer over £1 billion

IT agreement to save the taxpayer over £1 billion

Tuesday, 04 September 2012

Savings of over £1 billion will be reinvested into the NHS following the Department of Health's legally binding agreement with CSC, suppliers of the L...

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Views sought on how local authorities should consult on fluoridation schemes

Views sought on how local authorities should consult on fluoridation schemes

Tuesday, 04 September 2012

A consultation on what local authorities should do and who they should involve when considering water fluoridation schemes has been launched today by ...

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New chair and non executives directors announced for the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency

New chair and non executives directors announced for the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency

Tuesday, 04 September 2012

Professor Sir Gordon Duff has been appointed as the Chair of MHRA with effect from 1 January 2013....

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Join in the conversation on how to strengthen the NHS Constitution

Join in the conversation on how to strengthen the NHS Constitution

Monday, 03 September 2012

The NHS Future Forum, which is advising the Government on how the NHS Constitution might be strengthened, is keen to hear your views....

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Statistical press notice: Ambulance Quality Indicators – monthly update for England

Statistical press notice: Ambulance Quality Indicators – monthly update for England

Friday, 31 August 2012

Ambulance Systems Indicators for period July 2012 and Ambulance Clinical Outcomes for period April 2012 The following statistics were released…...

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New fund will boost digital innovation

New fund will boost digital innovation

Friday, 31 August 2012

Up to £99,000 will be available for NHS organisations that come up with new digital services that improve patient care and help share information more...

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Statistical press notice: NHS 111 Minimum Data Set – July Release

Statistical press notice: NHS 111 Minimum Data Set – July Release

Friday, 31 August 2012

The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health: Call statistics to the NHS 111 service up to and including July 2012…...

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Statistical Press notice: NHS Inpatient and outpatient events

Statistical Press notice: NHS Inpatient and outpatient events

Friday, 31 August 2012

Statistical Press notice: NHS Inpatient and outpatient events The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:** …...

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Tips to tackle the back to school blues

Tips to tackle the back to school blues

Friday, 31 August 2012

Text the school nurse for help and advice...

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AHP Bulletin : issue 90, August 2012

AHP Bulletin : issue 90, August 2012

Friday, 31 August 2012

The August 2012 issue of the Allied Health Professionals Bulletin is now online. In this packed edition, we take a look at the new prescribing…...

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