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Labour Drops 'NHS Is Not For Sale' Wording For Manifesto
Labour Drops "NHS Is Not For Sale" Wording For Manifesto
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The Labour Party's decision not to include the statement “the NHS is not for sale” in its election manifesto, despite the line being in a pre-manifesto offer, has prompted concern on the left.
Government Announces Compensation For Infected Blood Victims To Start This Year
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Government Announces Compensation For Infected Blood Victims To Start This Year
Rishi Sunak Issues 'Unequivocal' Apology To Infected Blood Victims After Devastating Inquiry Concludes
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Rishi Sunak Issues "Unequivocal" Apology To Infected Blood Victims After Devastating Inquiry Concludes
Labour MP Says Justice For Infected Blood Victims Has Been Hindered By Ministerial 'Churn'
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Labour MP Says Justice For Infected Blood Victims Has Been Hindered By Ministerial "Churn"
Labour MP Calls For End To 'Postcode Lottery' For NHS Ear Care Services
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Labour MP Calls For End To "Postcode Lottery" For NHS Ear Care Services
MPs Argue Assisted Dying Law “Perpetuates Inequalities” In Landmark Debate
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MPs Argue Assisted Dying Law “Perpetuates Inequalities” In Landmark Debate
Assisted Dying Divide Persists Among MPs As Debate Gathers Pace
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Assisted Dying Divide Persists Among MPs As Debate Gathers Pace
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We need a heart disease action plan to end heartbreak for good Partner content
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By British Heart Foundation
We need a heart disease action plan to end heartbreak for good
“The Forgotten Majority”: Leading Charities Call for Action to Tackle Long-Term Conditions Partner content
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By AbbVie
“The Forgotten Majority”: Leading Charities Call for Action to Tackle Long-Term Conditions
The next UK government must ensure health, safety and wellbeing standards are upheld Partner content
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By British Safety Council
The next UK government must ensure health, safety and wellbeing standards are upheld
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New Cabinet Office Minister Says There Is 'Massive Waste' In How Local Councils Are Funded
New Cabinet Office Minister Says There Is "Massive Waste" In How Local Councils Are Funded
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Veteran Tory Wants Conservative Leadership Contests To Be More 'Transparent' To Stop 'Fibbing And Skulduggery'
Veteran Tory Wants Conservative Leadership Contests To Be More "Transparent" To Stop "Fibbing And Skulduggery"
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The Professor Will See You Now
The Professor Will See You Now
By Professor Philip Cowley
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MPs Argue Assisted Dying Law “Perpetuates Inequalities” In Landmark Debate
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MPs Argue Assisted Dying Law “Perpetuates Inequalities” In Landmark Debate
MPs from across the political divide have said the current law on assisted dying “perpetuates inequalities”, with some urging the government to bring forward a change to the law itself rather than leave it to Parliament.
Politicians Running The London Marathon Say It Makes Them 'Better MPs'
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Politicians Running The London Marathon Say It Makes Them "Better MPs"
MPs have said running makes them better at their jobs, as a record 20 MPs and peers from different parties will be taking part in the London Marathon today.
From surviving to thriving: the new care system putting patients' needs first
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By Baroness Finlay of Llandaff and Paul Twose
From surviving to thriving: the new care system putting patients' needs first
Recovery after intensive care can be a years-long challenge. Baroness Finlay of Llandaff and Paul Twose, a consultant therapist at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, chart one patient’s journey from ICU to playing rugby for Wales to show how a new care system puts patients’ needs at its heart
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Nursing and midwives cannot afford increased fees
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By Dave Anderson
Nursing and midwives cannot afford increased fees
At a time when health workers have seen big reductions in living standards with pay freezes and below inflation increases, Dave Anderson MP says nurses and midwives are right to protest the decision to impose fee increases.
Time to introduce a tobacco manufacturers levy
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By Paul Burstow
Time to introduce a tobacco manufacturers levy
Former Health Minister Paul Burstow says that the Government should finally in a levy on tobacco manufacturers and direct the funds on research into cutting smoking rates in the areas where tobacco sales are highest.
Next 5 years of change in the NHS crucial to its survival, say leading healthcare experts in new report Partner content
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By Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Next 5 years of change in the NHS crucial to its survival, say leading healthcare experts in new report
Leading health policy and academic experts share their concerns, aspirations and hopes for the future of the NHS in a new collection of essays published today by The Smith Institute and ACCA (The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants).
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By Independent Age
We run the risk of squandering the rich potential of our ageing society
In response to the Office for National Statistics Ageing in the UK Datasets 1992-2037, Janet Morrison,Chief Executive of Independent Age, the older peoples charity said:
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By Cardiac Risk in the Young
Budget 2015: Osborne's pledge to invest in defibrillators in schools and public places
Cardiac Risk in the Young welcomes the Chancellor's announcement to invest in defibrillators in schools and public places.
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By Macmillan Cancer Support
More than 30,000 men are living with advanced, incurable prostate cancer in the UK
This Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Macmillan Cancer Support calls for political parties to prioritise cancer care.
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By Carers Trust
Budget 2015: Gov't needs to address the crisis in social care
In response to todays Budget Dr Moira Fraser, Director of Policy and Research,CarersTrust said:
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By Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan Cancer Support responds to publication of the Personal Independence Payment statistics
Responding to the publication of the Personal Independence Payment official statistics by the Department of Work and Pensions, Dr Fran Woodard, Director of Policy and Research at Macmillan Cancer Support, says:
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By Action for Children
Mental health boost needs early help follow up
Mental health boost needs early help follow up.
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By Independent Age
Budget 2015: No mention of for the very poorest of our society
In response to todays Budget Janet Morrison, Chief Executive of older peoples charity, Independent Age, said:
Dear Chancellor, secure quality health and care for our ageing population Partner content
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By Independent Age
Dear Chancellor, secure quality health and care for our ageing population
Independent age calls upon the Chancellor to arrest the decline in the numbers of older people going without basic care and support.
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By National Autistic Society
Next Gov't must take this opportunity to fix our broken mental health system
Commenting on the Governments report on improving mental health services for young people, Mark Lever, Chief Executive of the National Autistic Society, said:
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By United Response
United Response urges Government to make social care funding a priority in the Budget
Ahead of Wednesdays Budget statement, the national disability charity, United Response, is calling on the Government to use this opportunity the last before the General Election to address the funding shortfall facing social care.
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By Medical Defence Union
Doctors must ensure patients are aware of material risks after Supreme Court judgement, warns MDU
The Medical Defence Union (MDU) is warning doctors that they must ensure patients are aware of material risks and of any reasonable alternative or variant treatments when getting consent from patients, after a recent Supreme Court ruling.
General Dental Council appears before the Health Select Committee Partner content
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By General Dental Council
General Dental Council appears before the Health Select Committee
The General Dental Council’s Chair and Chief Executive appeared before the Health Committee for an accountability hearing on Wednesday 11 March 2015.
Michael Sheen calls to end violence against children Partner content
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By UNICEF UK
Michael Sheen calls to end violence against children
Unicef UK Ambassador Michael Sheen calls for support of the Children in Danger campaign to end the ‘the hidden epidemic of violence’ against children, at home and abroad.
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By Health and Care Professions Council
The Health and Care Professions Council response to the Which? Make Complaints Count repor
Responding to the Which? report Make Complaints Count Marc Seale, CEO, The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), said:
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By Compassion in Dying
Compassion in Dying welcomes Health Committee report on end-of-life care
Compassion in Dying welcomes the House of Commons Health Committee report on End of Life Care. The report makes several recommendations including:
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By General Dental Council
GDC appears before the Health Select Committee
On Wednesday 11 March 2015 the General Dental Councils (GDC) Chair and Chief Executive appeared before the Health Select Committee (HSC) for an accountability hearing.
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By Independent Age
Elderly are waiting too long for treatment
Commenting on NHS Englands summary of winter 2014/15, Janet Morrison, Chief Executive of Independent Age, said:
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By InDependent Diabetes Trust
Many unanswered questions: NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme
Responding to the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme, Co-Chair of theInDependent Diabetes Trust, Jenny Hirst said:
Mind matters: the politics of mental health Partner content
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By Mind
Mind matters: the politics of mental health
Mental health has risen up in political agenda in recent years as parliamentarians have been increasingly willing to show their support.
Are we still dying of ignorance?
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By Mike Freer MP
Are we still dying of ignorance?
Conservative MP Mike Freer writes about his adjournment debate in parliament on 'Innovations in HIV prevention'
Gender adversity - tackling violence against women
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By Mary Macleod
Gender adversity - tackling violence against women
Conservative MP Mary Macleod asks what more can be done to prevent violence against women and girls as part of Parliament’s recognition of International Women’s Day
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