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Central booking system for NI women seeking an abortion in England

Central booking system for NI women seeking an abortion in England

Tuesday, 06 March 2018

Women from Northern Ireland can now call a single telephone number to make an appointment with the most appropriate provider....

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NHS funded nursing care rate announced for 2018 to 2019

NHS funded nursing care rate announced for 2018 to 2019

Tuesday, 06 March 2018

The NHS-funded nursing care standard rate is being increased to £158.16 from 1 April 2018....

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Genome sequencing project reaches the halfway mark

Genome sequencing project reaches the halfway mark

Wednesday, 28 February 2018

50,000 human genomes have now been sequenced from patients with cancer or rare diseases, under the 100,000 Genomes Project....

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Trade mission to India celebrates 70 years of NHS innovation

Trade mission to India celebrates 70 years of NHS innovation

Wednesday, 28 February 2018

Healthcare UK took NHS Trusts and partner companies to meet potential customers in India, marking the 70th anniversary of both the NHS and independent...

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Review launched to respond to patient concerns about NHS treatments

Review launched to respond to patient concerns about NHS treatments

Thursday, 22 February 2018

The review will focus on 3 NHS treatments: Primodos, vaginal mesh implants and the anti-epilepsy drug sodium valproate. ...

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Brain cancer research to receive £45 million funding

Brain cancer research to receive £45 million funding

Thursday, 22 February 2018

Brain tumour research in the UK to receive £45 million in funding from the Department of Health and Social Care and Cancer Research UK....

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Healthcare UK promotes digital innovation at Arab Health in Dubai

Healthcare UK promotes digital innovation at Arab Health in Dubai

Thursday, 08 February 2018

'How digital technology can improve outcomes and efficiency' was the focus for Healthcare UK at the largest healthcare show in the Middle East....

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HPV vaccination programme for men who have sex with men

HPV vaccination programme for men who have sex with men

Monday, 05 February 2018

The nationwide programme will be rolled out in phases from April 2018....

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Health charge for temporary migrants will increase to £400 a year

Health charge for temporary migrants will increase to £400 a year

Monday, 05 February 2018

Plans to double the immigration health surcharge may provide an extra £220m a year to the NHS....

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Chief medical officer advises NHS staff to make sure they are vaccinated against flu

Chief medical officer advises NHS staff to make sure they are vaccinated against flu

Thursday, 11 January 2018

Letter from Professor Dame Sally Davies urges NHS staff to get vaccinated as soon as possible....

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UK healthcare education and training in high demand in China

UK healthcare education and training in high demand in China

Friday, 05 January 2018

The UK’s position as a global leader in healthcare education and training means Healthcare UK are supporting increasing numbers of organisations expor...

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Independent doctors to be rated by the Care Quality Commission

Independent doctors to be rated by the Care Quality Commission

Wednesday, 03 January 2018

Healthcare inspections in England will be ‘future-proofed’ to cover new apps and digital healthcare....

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NHS becomes first healthcare system in the world to publish numbers of avoidable deaths

NHS becomes first healthcare system in the world to publish numbers of avoidable deaths

Thursday, 14 December 2017

Publication of the data seeks to protect patients by showing how many deaths might have been caused by problems in care. It will allow trusts to share...

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Health secretary urges people to talk to each other about organ donation

Health secretary urges people to talk to each other about organ donation

Tuesday, 12 December 2017

The government wants people to have their say on a new 'opt-out' system for organ donation in England to help save more lives....

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UK and China agree £70 million of business in health sectors

UK and China agree £70 million of business in health sectors

Friday, 08 December 2017

The agreements will share knowledge and resources to improve healthcare in both countries....

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Government launches independent inquiry following the conviction of surgeon Ian Paterson

Government launches independent inquiry following the conviction of surgeon Ian Paterson

Thursday, 07 December 2017

An independent non-statutory inquiry will examine the circumstances and practices surrounding the malpractice of breast surgeon Ian Paterson....

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More cancer specialists to be employed by the NHS

More cancer specialists to be employed by the NHS

Tuesday, 05 December 2017

New specialists will speed up cancer diagnoses and improve access to treatment....

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Government proposals on children and young people's mental health

Government proposals on children and young people's mental health

Monday, 04 December 2017

Ways for schools and colleges to support pupils' mental health are set out in a green paper, as well as plans for new mental health support teams....

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Department of Health appoints new team of non executive directors

Department of Health appoints new team of non executive directors

Wednesday, 29 November 2017

Five new members join the board at the Department of Health....

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New rules on blood donation come into force

New rules on blood donation come into force

Tuesday, 28 November 2017

Changes to rules on blood donation will maintain the safety of the blood supply while allowing more people to donate....

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New maternity strategy to reduce the number of stillbirths

New maternity strategy to reduce the number of stillbirths

Tuesday, 28 November 2017

Independent investigation to be offered to families who suffer stillbirth or life-changing injuries to their babies, along with other measures to cut ...

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Accelerated access scheme means patients will get new treatments faster

Accelerated access scheme means patients will get new treatments faster

Friday, 03 November 2017

Patients to get breakthrough technologies and treatments up to 4 years earlier through new accelerated access scheme....

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New £15 million grant scheme to improve mental healthcare

New £15 million grant scheme to improve mental healthcare

Wednesday, 18 October 2017

The Beyond Places of Safety fund will focus on improving urgent mental healthcare in local areas. ...

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Jeremy Hunt announces salary supplement for trainee GPs

Jeremy Hunt announces salary supplement for trainee GPs

Thursday, 12 October 2017

Trainee GPs will receive £20,000 to work in parts of the country struggling to recruit. ...

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GP indemnity: development of state backed scheme for England

GP indemnity: development of state backed scheme for England

Thursday, 12 October 2017

Department of Health will work with GP representatives on how a scheme could work....

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New £15 million programme to help train one million in mental health first aid

New £15 million programme to help train one million in mental health first aid

Tuesday, 10 October 2017

The programme will train a million people in basic mental health 'first aid' skills....

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Prime Minister announces review to tackle detention of those with mental ill health

Prime Minister announces review to tackle detention of those with mental ill health

Wednesday, 04 October 2017

The independent review will look at how the legislation is used and how practice can improve....

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Government announces consultation on organ donation opt out system

Government announces consultation on organ donation opt out system

Wednesday, 04 October 2017

The consultation will propose changing the current law on organ donation consent whilst also allowing people to opt out if they want to....

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Health Secretary announces nursing workforce reforms

Health Secretary announces nursing workforce reforms

Tuesday, 03 October 2017

The reforms include a 25% increase in training posts for nurses and improvements to working conditions....

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New Deputy Chief Medical Officer appointed

New Deputy Chief Medical Officer appointed

Friday, 29 September 2017

Professor Jonathan Van-Tam has been appointed as the new Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England....

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