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Gavin Williamson Claims The UK Approved A Coronavirus Vaccine First Because It Is A 'Much Better Country'
Gavin Williamson Claims The UK Approved A Coronavirus Vaccine First Because It Is A "Much Better Country"
Coronavirus
Gavin Williamson has claimed the UK's speedy approval of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine was due to it being a "much better country" than France, Belgium and the US.
Jonathan Van-Tam Says Coronavirus Will Be 'With Humankind Forever' Despite The Vaccine Breakthrough
Coronavirus
Jonathan Van-Tam Says Coronavirus Will Be "With Humankind Forever" Despite The Vaccine Breakthrough
The HIV Commission Says People Should Be Tested For HIV Whenever They Have A Blood Test
Health
The HIV Commission Says People Should Be Tested For HIV Whenever They Have A Blood Test
Exclusive: A Scottish Property Developer Who Said He Knew 'Nothing At All' About PPE Was Handed £9.6m To Supply Surgical Gowns To The NHS
Coronavirus
Exclusive: A Scottish Property Developer Who Said He Knew "Nothing At All" About PPE Was Handed £9.6m To Supply Surgical Gowns To The NHS
Exclusive: 200 Families Of Frontline Health Workers Who Died From Coronavirus Have Received £60,000 NHS Payments
Coronavirus
Exclusive: 200 Families Of Frontline Health Workers Who Died From Coronavirus Have Received £60,000 NHS Payments
Coronavirus Deaths Are 'Highly Likely' To Exceed The Government's Worst Case Scenario, According To New Sage Analysis
Coronavirus
Coronavirus Deaths Are "Highly Likely" To Exceed The Government's Worst Case Scenario, According To New Sage Analysis
The NHS Covid-19 App Has Only Had Half The Downloads NHS Advisors Say It Needs To Help Stop the Coronavirus Pandemic
Coronavirus
The NHS Covid-19 App Has Only Had Half The Downloads NHS Advisors Say It Needs To Help Stop the Coronavirus Pandemic
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National Grief Awareness Week: We must pay tribute to funeral directors who have cared for bereaved families during Covid
Coronavirus
By John Hayes MP
National Grief Awareness Week: We must pay tribute to funeral directors who have cared for bereaved families during Covid
To support disabled people better, there is no doubt we must do more to support their carers
Health
By Ed Davey MP
To support disabled people better, there is no doubt we must do more to support their carers
World AIDS Day: We are taking huge steps towards ending HIV transmission in the UK by 2030
Health
By Ben Spencer MP
World AIDS Day: We are taking huge steps towards ending HIV transmission in the UK by 2030
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Sports Stars, Actors And “High-Value” Business Travellers Returning To England Will No Longer Have To Self-Isolate
Sports Stars, Actors And “High-Value” Business Travellers Returning To England Will No Longer Have To Self-Isolate
Transport
National Grief Awareness Week: We must pay tribute to funeral directors who have cared for bereaved families during Covid
National Grief Awareness Week: We must pay tribute to funeral directors who have cared for bereaved families during Covid
By John Hayes MP
Coronavirus
Our University Was Accused Of A Failure To Let In White Working Class Boys: The Reality Is More Complex
Our University Was Accused Of A Failure To Let In White Working Class Boys: The Reality Is More Complex
By Marva de la Coudray
Education
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Here Are The Challenges The Government Faces To Get A Covid-19 Vaccine From The Lab Into People’s Arms
Coronavirus
Here Are The Challenges The Government Faces To Get A Covid-19 Vaccine From The Lab Into People’s Arms
Faced with a knife-edge logistical operation, getting hold of specialist ultra-low freezers, handling dry ice and adding to the workloads of already overstretched GPs - after the jubilation of recent vaccine breakthroughs, the hard part comes in actually delivering it.
Local Politicians In University Towns And Cities Are Bracing For Community Rifts As Thousands Of Students Return After Lockdown
Coronavirus
Local Politicians In University Towns And Cities Are Bracing For Community Rifts As Thousands Of Students Return After Lockdown
As thousands of students prepare to return to university, the towns and cities that usually welcome them are steeling themselves for potential rifts with local residents after six months of lockdown.
‘Test and Trace isn’t working in the areas it most needs to’ — Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham on four weeks of local coronavirus curbs
Coronavirus
‘Test and Trace isn’t working in the areas it most needs to’ — Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham on four weeks of local coronavirus curbs
Ministers will on Thursday decide whether to ease the wave of coronavirus restrictions facing parts of northern England. Amid signs of a fresh spat between Whitehall and local leaders, Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham tells Matt Honeycombe-Foster of his ongoing frustrations with the NHS contact tracing scheme — and why there’s ‘no room for politics in a pandemic’.
Health & Care news
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Health
By Compassion in Dying
Patient choice in end-of-life care must be a priority for the next Government
Compassion in Dying welcomes the Review of Choice in End of Life Care report findings.
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Health
By Independent Age
Tackling increasing pressure on hospitals as ageing population grows
In response to todays HSCIC data on outpatient and AE activity, Janet Morrison, Chief Executive of Independent Age, said:
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Health
By Carers Trust
Better Care Fund: an opportunity for health and social care to support carers, not the other way around.
Responding to the PACs report on the Better Care Fund, Carers Trust's director of policy and research, Dr Moira Fraser said:
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Health
By Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
CIEH joins NHS organisations to take stand on smoking
The CIEH is supporting Simon Stevens, Chief Executive of NHS England, in taking a stand against the harm caused by tobacco, at the launch of the NHS Statement of Support for Tobacco Control and were at an event on 23 February at the House of Commons.
Partner content
Health
By Guide Dogs
Making work accessible for all
Guide Dogs responds to Debbie Abrahams MP debate on the employment of people with disabilities, calling for improved transport for those with sight loss.
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Health
By Action for Children
Giving children the best start lasts a lifetime
Today, the First 1001 Days All Party Parliamentary Group has produced a report on ways to ensure newborn babies have the emotional stability and development they need for the best start in life. The report advocates joined up working among public services including social work, policing and health to help families with issues such as mental health, parenting, relationships, domestic violence and substance misuse.
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Health
By Medical Defence Union
Doctors reminded of duty to reprot suspected terrorism
With the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, Copenhagen and elsewhere, doctors are being reminded about their legal duty to disclose information about patients which might prevent a terrorist act.
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Health
By Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan Cancer support responds to the NHS staff survey
Responding to results from the 2014 NHS Staff Survey in EnglandJagtar Dhanda, Head of Inclusion at Macmillan Cancer Support, says:
How work can affect mental health
Health
By Paul Burstow
How work can affect mental health
Chair of the Mental Health Commission and Liberal Democrat MP Paul Burstow examines the effect work can have on mental health and urges UK PLC to take action to support employees.    
MPs back call on universities to better support young adult carers Partner content
Health
By Carers Trust
MPs back call on universities to better support young adult carers
To the acclaim of MPs across party lines, the UK’s largest carers’ charity is today launching a new campaign calling on universities to provide more support to students who are unpaid adult carers.
Partner content
Health
By Mind
Mind responds to new report revealing hundreds of preventable deaths in detention
Basic errors contributed to the unnecessary deaths of hundreds of people with mental health problems in detention, an inquiry by the Equality and Human Rights Commission has found.
Partner content
Health
By Age UK
Winter Fuel Payment prevents avoidable winter deaths
Commenting ahead of todays announcement by David Cameron, the Prime Minister Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK said:
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Health
By Age UK
Winter Fuel Payment prevents avoidable winter deaths
Commenting ahead of David Cameron's announcement ofthe Conservative Manifesto commitments for older people, Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK said:
Sharon Hodgson MP: The Commonwealth leading the fight to combat violence against women Partner content
Health
By Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
Sharon Hodgson MP: The Commonwealth leading the fight to combat violence against women
Labour MP, Sharon Hodgson, attended the recent CPA Women Parliamentarians’ Conference, setting out how this Commonwealth group is helping to reduce gender based violence.
Partner content
Health
By Action for Children
Quality childcare helps children achieve
In response to todays news about provision of childcare, Emma Smale, head of policy and research at Action for Children, said:
Partner content
Health
By Age UK
A third of over-65s think Britain has become a worse place to live in the last year
More than a third of people aged 65 years and over (nearly 4 million)believe Britain has become a worse place to live over the past 12 months, according to new research for Age UK.
We are the champions: PPCs encouraged to engage with older people Partner content
Health
By Age UK
We are the champions: PPCs encouraged to engage with older people
Leading charity Age UK is calling on all parliamentary candidates to become 'Age Champions' and engage with issues affecting older people  
Partner content
Health
By Mineral Products Association
Improving Vulnerable Road User Safety is Key Focus for MPA at London Bike Show
The Mineral Products Association (MPA), a leading contributor to the development of the Construction Logistics Cyclist Safety (CLOCS) Standard and a CLOCS Champion, was helping to promote the new Standard and highlight key safety messages alongside partners at the London Bike Show 2015 which took place from 12-15 February.
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By Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
Tim Everett becomes CIEH President
Tim Everett was elected President of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health for a three-year period from 1 January 2015 replacing Janet Russell, OBE, who is retained in a new position: Immediate Past President.
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By Medical Defence Union
You can't just put your head in the sand - we agree
Last week, Michael Wade, a former Lloyds of London insurance executive, expressed concern about the affordability of payouts for claims against the NHS when he was interviewed by the Financial Times. He is quoted as saying You can't just put your head in the sand and MDU agrees with him.
Ban on smoking in cars with children welcomed by CIEH Partner content
Health
By Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
Ban on smoking in cars with children welcomed by CIEH
MPs have today passed legislation making it illegal to smoke in a private vehicle carrying anyone under the age of 18 in England, which has been welcomed by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.
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By Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
CIEH welcomes the news that smoking in cars carrying children is to be prohibited
The CIEH welcomes the news that MPs have passed legislation making it an offence from 1 October to smoke in a private vehicle carrying anyone under the age of 18 in England.
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By Independent Age
Closed-down care home, Merok Park, rated “inadequate”
Closed-down care home, Merok Park, rated inadequate response from Independent Age.
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By Health and Care Professions Council
HCPC research examines preventing small problems from becoming big problems in health and care
A new research report published today by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) offers a groundbreaking study of the triggers for disengagement in health and care professionals from Picker Institute Europe alongside a thought-provoking review of the literature on competence from Professor Zubin Austin of the University of Toronto.
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Supporting Menopause at Work
2020
Online
Supporting Menopause at Work
Women in Policing
2020
Online
Women in Policing
NHS Parliamentary Awards
2021
House of Commons
NHS Parliamentary Awards