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![]() Statistical Press notice: NHS Inpatient and outpatient events - June 2010The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health: ![]() Statistical Press Notice: Adult Critical Care Beds census - July 2010The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health: ![]() Operational note: Not for broadcast or publicationCARE SERVICES MINISTER WHITE PAPER ENGAGEMENT VISIT ![]() 111 - The New Number for the Future of Non-Emergency Health ServicesA new three-digit number - 111 - that will make it easier for patients to access non-emergency NHS healthcare wherever they are, 24 hours a day, was launched by Health Secretary Andrew Lansley today. ![]() Good progress on end of life care but more to be doneGood progress has been made in improving end of life care, but more needs to be done to make sure everyone gets the highest quality of care, in the setting of their choice. ![]() More smokers quitting than ever, but rates still too highMore smokers than ever are making use of free NHS Stop Smoking Services to help them quit smoking for good, and more than ever are seeing the results they want. ![]() Consultant pay rewards scheme to be reviewedThere will be a UK-wide review into bonus payments given to NHS consultants, the Secretary of State for Health, Andrew Lansley announced today. ![]() Statistical Press notice: Access to GUM servicesThe following statistics were released today by the Department of Health: ![]() Statistical Press Notice - NHS Referral To Treatment (RTT) waiting times data - June 2010Main Points Next Page | Last Page | |
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RECENT NEWS SUMMARY New National Leadership Council Members AnnouncedHave your say in NHS Dentistry review A new vision for mental health and wellbeing Drive to improve services on world autism day (DH) New National Leadership Council Members Announced (DH) Statistical Press notice: GP Extended Opening Hours - monthly update (DH) Social Partnership Forum launches new website (DH) A new vision for mental health and wellbeing New stats reveal England´s calorific alcohol intake (DH) Drinkers pile on the pounds |

