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NHS better equipped to tackle local health inequalities

Tue, 03/09/2010 - 06:14
New health inequalities tool allows local NHS to focus their resources.

Smart use of health intelligence celebrated

Tue, 03/09/2010 - 05:10
Public Health Observatories mark 10th anniversary

New initiative offers support into work for people with learning disabilities

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 05:40
A new pilot scheme Jobs First will support people with learning disabilities to find paid jobs

Visitors risk an EHIC-cup

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 04:29
Holiday hosts urged to help visiting relatives avoid costly mistake

£8million regional campaign to help catch cancer early

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 03:26
Local NHS organisations will receive £8 million to fund campaigns that improve early diagnosis of cancer.

Appointment of the Head of the National Healthcare Science School of Genetics

Fri, 03/05/2010 - 05:26
Val Davison has been appointed Head of the National Healthcare Science School of Genetics

STI tests now a bigger milestone than meeting the parents

Fri, 03/05/2010 - 03:29
Frank discussions about the importance of being tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as chlamydia are an important indicator of a lasting relationship, according to a surprising new survey out today.

Vaccination available for protection against swine flu now and in the future

Thu, 03/04/2010 - 09:50
New cases of pandemic H1N1 (2009) Influenza in communities in England remain at around their lowest level since the disease first appeared in the United Kingdom. Patients continue to be hospitalised and admitted to critical care facilities, though in declining numbers.

Tougher action to support medicines supply

Thu, 03/04/2010 - 03:45
A package of tough new actions to ensure that NHS patients can get the medicines they need has been agreed.

New guidance has been produced to help GPs identify symptoms and diagnose young women with cervical cancer

Wed, 03/03/2010 - 09:38
New guidance has been produced to help GPs identify symptoms and diagnose young women with cervical cancer early, Health Minister Ann Keen announced today.

Autism Strategy for a welcoming society

Wed, 03/03/2010 - 04:29
The first strategy to help adults with autism in England live independently was launched today.

More people get on their bikes thanks to investment in cycling

Tue, 03/02/2010 - 08:42
Investment in cycling has improved the publics health in six Cycling Demonstration Towns

Call for nurses, midwives and health service boards to restate their commitment to high quality care

Tue, 03/02/2010 - 05:19
Prime Minister's Commission on the Future of Nursing and Midwifery in England sets out the way forward for the future of the professions.

Over 1 in 5 blame beer pressure for drinking more

Mon, 03/01/2010 - 04:35
Peer pressure to drink to excess could be all in our minds according to a survey published for the Department of Health today

One in three admit to avoiding people with dementia

Mon, 03/01/2010 - 04:22
One in three admit to avoiding people with dementia

Lets dance 4 free

Fri, 02/26/2010 - 17:01
Lets dance 4 free

Consultation on new rules for foreign nationals access to NHS

Fri, 02/26/2010 - 05:14
New proposals on the access of foreign nationals to the NHS, aimed at preventing health tourism were set out today by the Department of Health.

Achievement of target to create 5,000 health apprenticeships

Thu, 02/25/2010 - 05:19
The health sector has exceeded its aim to recruit 5,000 public sector apprentices, Health Secretary Andy Burnham announced today.

Get involved in Dignity Action Day

Thu, 02/25/2010 - 04:30
People across the country are being urged to help make a real difference to the lives of older and disabled people, as the first national Dignity Action Day is held today

Prime Minister apologises to child migrants

Thu, 02/25/2010 - 04:13
Prime Minister apologises to child migrants