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

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

Thursday, 21 June 2012

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

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Expressions of interest to create academic health science networks sought

Expressions of interest to create academic health science networks sought

Thursday, 21 June 2012

Expressions of interest are sought to create academic health science networks (AHSNs)....

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New working group to help families juggle work and caring responsibilities

New working group to help families juggle work and caring responsibilities

Thursday, 21 June 2012

The group will explore how employers, statutory services and providers can work better together to support carers....

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Report on dietary sodium intakes

Report on dietary sodium intakes

Thursday, 21 June 2012

The Department today published the annual report on dietary sodium intakes, based on an assessment of the sodium content of urine samples collected…...

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Members of Emerging Science and Bioethics Advisory Committee confirmed

Members of Emerging Science and Bioethics Advisory Committee confirmed

Wednesday, 20 June 2012

Members of the newly established Emerging Science and Bioethics Advisory Committee (ESBAC) have been confirmed and will take up post immediately…...

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NHS patient feedback challenge expert panel announced

NHS patient feedback challenge expert panel announced

Wednesday, 20 June 2012

The NHS patient feedback challenge, created and managed by the NHS Institute and funded by the Department of Health, is a one year programme…...

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Ian Cumming confirmed as first Chief Executive of Health Education England

Ian Cumming confirmed as first Chief Executive of Health Education England

Tuesday, 19 June 2012

Ian Cumming has been confirmed as the first Chief Executive of Health Education England (HEE)....

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BMA industrial action on Thursday 21 June

BMA industrial action on Thursday 21 June

Tuesday, 19 June 2012

Although members of BMA are taking industrial action this Thursday, all emergency and urgent care will be provided. All GP surgeries will be…...

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Maintaining NHS emergency preparedness, resilience and response staff capability during transition

Maintaining NHS emergency preparedness, resilience and response staff capability during transition

Tuesday, 19 June 2012

Lyn Simpson, Director of NHS Operations, on behalf of Ian Dalton, Chief Operating Officer NHS Commissioning Board Authority (NHS CBA) has written…...

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Transfer of employees from NHS Commissioning Board Authority to NHS Commissioning Board consultation summary

Transfer of employees from NHS Commissioning Board Authority to NHS Commissioning Board consultation summary

Tuesday, 19 June 2012

This is a summary of the consultation, which the Department of Health undertook between 30 April and 25 May 2012 on the abolition of the NHS…...

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Update to accelerating the release of surplus public sector land

Update to accelerating the release of surplus public sector land

Tuesday, 19 June 2012

An update letter to the NHS updates them on their contribution to accelerating the release of surplus public sector land initiative....

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New director appointments to the NHS Commissioning Board

New director appointments to the NHS Commissioning Board

Monday, 18 June 2012

Lord Adebowale, Margaret Casely-Hayford, Dame Moira Gibb and Naguib Kheraj have today been confirmed as four new Non-Executive Directors of the NHS Co...

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Final expert report on PIP breast implants published

Final expert report on PIP breast implants published

Monday, 18 June 2012

The NHS Medical Director’s expert group, which has been looking at PiP breast implants has today published its final report....

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Future of free nursery milk secured

Future of free nursery milk secured

Monday, 18 June 2012

Plans to secure the future of a fair and cost effective way to offer free milk to all nurserychildren was set out today by Public Health Minister Anne...

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Alzheimer’s Society training programme in care homes aims to reduce antipsychotic prescriptions

Alzheimer’s Society training programme in care homes aims to reduce antipsychotic prescriptions

Monday, 18 June 2012

An Alzheimer’s Society training programme is being rolled out to 150 care homes across the UK....

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Guidance on the health visiting career published

Guidance on the health visiting career published

Monday, 18 June 2012

Guidance on the health visiting career has been published today for commissioners, practice educators, line managers, service leads and newly qualifie...

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Sir Bruce Keogh updates GPs and medical directors on PiP breast implants

Sir Bruce Keogh updates GPs and medical directors on PiP breast implants

Monday, 18 June 2012

Sir Bruce Keogh, NHS Medical Director, has updated GPs and medical directors on PIP silicone breast implants, in light of the final report of…...

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Statistical Press notice: NHS inpatient and outpatient events

Statistical Press notice: NHS inpatient and outpatient events

Friday, 15 June 2012

The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health: Latest monthly hospital activity events (April 2012) The figures…...

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Statistical Press notice: PIP breast implants

Statistical Press notice: PIP breast implants

Friday, 15 June 2012

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

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Consultation deadline extended on proposals to secure shared decision making

Consultation deadline extended on proposals to secure shared decision making

Friday, 15 June 2012

The consultation on detailed proposals to secure shared decision-making and choice for patients has been extended to Friday 31 Aug....

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Regulations on the quality and safety of organs intended for transplantation

Regulations on the quality and safety of organs intended for transplantation

Friday, 15 June 2012

On 14 June, the Quality and Safety of Organs Intended for Transplantation Regulations 2012 were laid before Parliament. These Regulations transpose…...

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Dr Lee Rayfield, the Bishop of Swindon, appointed as a member of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority

Dr Lee Rayfield, the Bishop of Swindon, appointed as a member of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority

Thursday, 14 June 2012

The Right Reverend Dr Lee Rayfield has been appointed as a member of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority. ...

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Statistical Press Notice – General Practice Patient Survey Aggregated results for July to September 2011 and January to March 2012

Statistical Press Notice – General Practice Patient Survey Aggregated results for July to September 2011 and January to March 2012

Thursday, 14 June 2012

September 2011  National Results Today, Ipsos-MORI have published the results of the 2011-12 GP Patient Survey, which they are carrying out…...

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New recommendations on public health funding published

New recommendations on public health funding published

Thursday, 14 June 2012

Recommendations on how to distribute funding for local authorities to spend on public health were published today by an independent group of experts -...

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Statistical Press Notice – Dental Results GP Patient Survey – January to March 2012

Statistical Press Notice – Dental Results GP Patient Survey – January to March 2012

Thursday, 14 June 2012

Today The Department of Health have published dental access statistics, on findings from the second wave of results from the GP Patient Survey…...

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New Healthcare Associated Infection Surveillance system

New Healthcare Associated Infection Surveillance system

Thursday, 14 June 2012

Clara Swinson, Director, Health Protection, has written to all NHS chief executives to highlight the development of a new web based Healthcare…...

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NHS 111 rollout deadline extension decision

NHS 111 rollout deadline extension decision

Thursday, 14 June 2012

A letter explains the rationale behind the Secretary of State’s decision to extend the roll out deadline for NHS 111. ...

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Update on public health funding for local government

Update on public health funding for local government

Thursday, 14 June 2012

An update on public health funding for local government has been published by the Department of Health. ...

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Andrew Blakeman, Della Burnside and Dr Christine Costello’s re appointments as Non Executive Directors of NHS Blood and Transplant confirmed

Andrew Blakeman, Della Burnside and Dr Christine Costello’s re appointments as Non Executive Directors of NHS Blood and Transplant confirmed

Wednesday, 13 June 2012

Andrew Blakeman, Della Burnside and Dr Christine Costello’s re-appointments as Non Executive Directors of NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) have…...

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Heather Lawrence confirmed as Non Executive Director at Monitor

Heather Lawrence confirmed as Non Executive Director at Monitor

Wednesday, 13 June 2012

Heather Lawrence is today confirmed as Non-Executive Director at the Independent Regulator of NHS Foundation Trusts (Monitor)....

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