Department of Health statement on NHS Reinstatement Bill
The Department has responded to the NHS Reinstatement Bill which has been debated in the House of Commons today.
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Department of Health comments on NHS performance statistics
A Department of Health spokesperson said: “The NHS is very busy but this year prepared for winter earlier than ever. Hospitals are coping well under increased pressure, and compared to January last year saw 111,000 more people in A&E within …
Safer seven day dementia service
A seven day NHS, and helping people live well with the dementia, will help make UK the most dementia friendly society in the world by 2020. Health Secretary unveils plans to make the UK the most dementia friendly society in …
DH Response to the Junior Doctors' Strike
"Patients have so far seen more than 19,000 operations cancelled as a result of the BMA's irresponsible and unjustified industrial action.
Health Secretary to announce new plans to end the cover up culture in the NHS
On Thursday Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt will announce ambitious plans to improve safety and transparency within the NHS – to help build a safer service for patients seven days a week at the first ministerial-level Global Patient Safety Summit.
Minister champions Manchester's digital health revolution
Life Sciences Minister George Freeman has opened the new home to the Health eResearch Centre of the Farr Institute at the University of Manchester, creating a North of England hub for some of the world’s best digital and health research.
Focus on maternity services drives safer care
Hospitals in England have been asked to make a public commitment to improve maternity care today.
Northern Powerhouse leading the way in life sciences
George Freeman has been championing the North East as part of the Northern Powerhouse and leading the way in developing new life science innovations.
New immunotherapy trial launched to test cancer vaccine
A new and potentially ground-breaking vaccine aimed at enabling the immune system to fight against advanced cancer is being trialled by scientists in London and Guildford, thanks to Government investment in the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).
Response to BMA's strike announcement
The British Medical Association has today announced new dates for strike action by junior doctors.
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