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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH  The government's Department of Health (DH) is responsible for health, social care and the UK's National Health Service (NHS). Formed in 1988, and located in Whitehall, London, the Department of Health exists to improve the health and wellbeing of people in England, and is committed to improving the quality of care provided by the National Health Service and social services. The Department provides strategic leadership to the NHS and social care organisations in England. WEBSITE SPONSORS
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 MRSA in the NHS at a record lowMRSA bloodstream infections in the NHS have reached record low levels with fewer than 100 infections recorded in a single month for the first time, new official statistics have confirmed today. A stronger voice for patientsPatients will today have a stronger voice under plans set out by Health Secretary, Andrew Lansley. Green light for 72m rebuild of Lister Hospital in StevenageHealth Secretary Andrew Lansley today gave the go ahead for a 72 million redevelopment of the Lister Hospital in Stevenage that will see it become the main emergency and inpatient hospital for east and north Hertfordshire. Statistical press notice: Mental Health Community Teams Activity data, 2010-11 and 2011-12 Q1The following statistics were published today by the Department of Health: Quarterly Mental Health Community Teams Activity data for 2010-11 and 2011-12 Quarter 1. The future for your Public HealthHelping People Live Healthier LivesPreventing cancer, cutting tooth decay in children and the population weighing less, are just some of the challenges local councils will be able to track their progress against when they take over looking after the health and wellbeing of their residents, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley announced today. Department of Health sets out scope of PiP implant and cosmetic surgery reviewsThe Department of Health has today published the terms of reference for two reviews established following the recent concerns about PIP implants. Genomic innovation will better target treatment in the NHSThousands of patients will benefit from tests to match treatment to their DNA Statistical Press notice: Access to GUM servicesThe following statistics were released today by the Department of Health: Improving health results for childrenA new focus on improving care for children and young people will be unveiled later this year, Secretary of State Andrew Lansley announced today. Next Page | Last Page | |
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