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Rishi Sunak Vows To End 'Sick Note Culture' On 'Moral Mission' To Reform Welfare
Rishi Sunak Vows To End "Sick Note Culture" On "Moral Mission" To Reform Welfare
Health
Rishi Sunak has vowed to end the “sick note culture” and as he has declared a “moral mission” to reform the welfare system.
Dozens Of Tory MPs Oppose Smoking Ban As It Clears First Commons Hurdle
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Dozens Of Tory MPs Oppose Smoking Ban As It Clears First Commons Hurdle
Downing Street Braced For Smoking Ban Snub From Dozens Of Tory MPs
Health
Downing Street Braced For Smoking Ban Snub From Dozens Of Tory MPs
Government Maternity Disparities Taskforce Only Met Twice Last Year
Health
Government Maternity Disparities Taskforce Only Met Twice Last Year
New Report Recommends Mental Health Crisis Should Be At Heart Of Wider Government Policy
Health
New Report Recommends Mental Health Crisis Should Be At Heart Of Wider Government Policy
Mental Health Leaders Warn Half Of Students Are Losing Out On School Support
Health
Mental Health Leaders Warn Half Of Students Are Losing Out On School Support
Home Office Warned Migrant Care Workers Face Exploitation Risk
Health
Home Office Warned Migrant Care Workers Face Exploitation Risk
The House Live
Let’s have open conversations about loneliness and mental health in Parliament
Health
By Lord McFall
Let’s have open conversations about loneliness and mental health in Parliament
Why system change is critical to harness the potential of gene therapies Partner content
Health
By Pfizer UK
Why system change is critical to harness the potential of gene therapies
How do we fix the UK’s poor mental health and wellbeing challenge? Partner content
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By British Safety Council
How do we fix the UK’s poor mental health and wellbeing challenge?
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Conservative MP Campaigning To Be Mayor Is Distancing Himself From Tarnished Tory Image
Conservative MP Campaigning To Be Mayor Is Distancing Himself From Tarnished Tory Image
Communities
New Football Law “Could Risk World Cup and Champions League Participation”
New Football Law “Could Risk World Cup and Champions League Participation”
Culture
Scrolls of Doom: Why Gen Z is shunning the church
Scrolls of Doom: Why Gen Z is shunning the church
By Harriet Symonds
Communities
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From surviving to thriving: the new care system putting patients' needs first
Health
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
“The question is not to diminish funding; the question is to increase funding': The World Health Organization interview
Health
By Sophie Church
“The question is not to diminish funding; the question is to increase funding": The World Health Organization interview
Donald Trump said he would suspend funding to the World Health Organization in the pandemic. Now, some in the UK question our membership. Sophie Church speaks to Europe’s regional director Hans Kluge about why the WHO is preparing for the worst
Doctor's orders: Why patients are still fighting to receive a medical cannabis prescription
Health
By Sophie Church
Doctor's orders: Why patients are still fighting to receive a medical cannabis prescription
Medical cannabis was legalised in 2018, but patients are still fighting to be prescribed. Sophie Church looks at whether a Labour government would make access simpler
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By Carers Trust
Carers Trust reacts to ADASS report: 'social care funding is in crisis'
Dr Moira Fraser, director of policy and research for Carers Trust, said:
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By Independent Age
Jeremy Hunt's NHS Confederation speech - Response from Independent Age, older people's charity
In response to Jeremy Hunts NHS Confederation speech, Simon Bottery, Director of Policy and External Relations at Independent Age, said:
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By Independent Age
'Worrying' survey reveals affects of council service cutbacks on elderly
In response to the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) budget survey2015, Janet Morrison,Chief Executive of Independent Age the older peoples charity, said:
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By NHS Blood and Transplant
NHS Blood and Transplant sets out plan to save the NHS an additional £3 million a year by cutting the price of blood
NHS Blood and Transplant will reduce the price of blood to 120 per unit as part of their plans for the next five years. The Strategic Plan 2015-2020, published today, demonstrates their aim to deliver savings, improve quality and invest for the future.
Baroness Ludford: Respond to the 700,000 requests to opt out of medical data sharing
Health
By PoliticsHome
Baroness Ludford: Respond to the 700,000 requests to opt out of medical data sharing
Former Liberal Democrat MEP Baroness Ludford asked the Government to respond to a statement by the Health and Social Care Information Centre that they have been unable to process up to 700,000 requests for individuals to opt out from sharing medical data with third parties.
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Health
By British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT)
BANT welcomes Keith Vaz's position on the diabetes diet
Responding to Keith Vaz'scall to improve diabetes prevention, the British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy (BANT) said:
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By InDependent Diabetes Trust
Preventing diabetes complications - a call to prioritise care
Jenny Hirst, Co-Chair of The InDependent Diabetes Trust, says many of those already living with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are not receiving the care they need.
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By Slimming World
Diabetes prevention as important as treatment
Responding to an article written by Keith Vaz MP on the National Diabetes Prevention Programme, Slimming World's Head of PR and Public Affairs, Jenny Caven said:
Parliament must lead on tackling child sex abuse
Health
By Graham Allen
Parliament must lead on tackling child sex abuse
Labour MP Graham Allen makes the case for creating a National Institute for the Study and Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse 
Preventing a diabetes disaster
Health
By Keith Vaz
Preventing a diabetes disaster
Labour MP Keith Vaz welcomes the decision by Simon Stevens, Chief Executive of the NHS, to announce a National Diabetes Prevention Programme and urges its implementation to be tough and effective.
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Health
By Carers Trust
Putting young adult carers on the map
Local authorities asked to show how they are supporting young adult carers
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By Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
CIEH responds to the Queen's Speech
Responding to announcements in the Queens speech, the Chief Executive of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, Graham Jukes OBE, said:
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By Carers Trust
Carers Trust responds to Queen's Speech: Health services cannot afford to lose carers
Responding to the Queens Speech, Dr Moira Fraser, Director of Policy and Research at Carers Trust said:
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By Age UK
Age UK Comment on Queen's Speech
Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director for Age UK,said:
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By Independent Age
To deliver promise of security in retirement, Gov need to act 'much more boldly
In response to the Queens Speech, Janet Morrison, Chief Executive at Independent Age, said:
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Health
By Nursing and Midwifery Council
Lack of Bill to modernise our legal framework a major setback for patients and the professions
Responding to the omission of a Bill that would introduce significant reforms to Nursing and Midwifery Councils (NMC) outdated legal framework, NMC Chief Executive Jackie Smith said:
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By Dignity in Dying
Dignity in Dying responds to the death of Jeffrey Spector
Sarah Wootton, Chief Executive of Dignity in Dying, said:
Ideal Queen’s Speech: a Bill to strengthen pavement parking law Partner content
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By Guide Dogs
Ideal Queen’s Speech: a Bill to strengthen pavement parking law
Guide Dogs calls for the Government to introduce a Bill to protect pedestrians from ‘problematic’ pavement parking
Ideal Queen’s Speech: Addressing the disability employment gap Partner content
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By Scope
Ideal Queen’s Speech: Addressing the disability employment gap
The charity Scope will be watching Wednesday’s Queen’s Speech closely for measures to halve the disability employment gap and protect DLA/PIP. 
Ideal Queen’s Speech: Independent Age calls for the UK to be a better country in which to grow old Partner content
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By Independent Age
Ideal Queen’s Speech: Independent Age calls for the UK to be a better country in which to grow old
As the Queen’s Speech approaches, Independent Age calls for the Government to prioritise the needs of older people in its agenda for the next Parliament 
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By Independent Age
Independent Age comments on ONS report: Persistent Poverty in the UK and EU
In response to ONS report: Persistent Poverty in the UK and EU 2008-2013, Simon Bottery, Director of Policy and External Relations at Independent Age, said:
Ideal Queen's Speech: Tackling homelessness in the UK Partner content
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By Homeless Link
Ideal Queen's Speech: Tackling homelessness in the UK
Homeless Link calls for the Government to ensure those in greatest need are supported to find and keep a home. 
Ideal Queen's Speech: Age UK calls for a Great Place to Grow Older Bill Partner content
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By Age UK
Ideal Queen's Speech: Age UK calls for a Great Place to Grow Older Bill
As speculation grows over what will be included in next week's Queen's speech, Age UK outlines what it would like to see addressed by the Government's legislative agenda.  
Ideal Queen's Speech: a Bill to ensure all children get the right start Partner content
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By Home-Start
Ideal Queen's Speech: a Bill to ensure all children get the right start
The charity Home-Start reveals what they would like to see the Government say in next week's Queen's Speech.
EventsAll
After the election: what can the civil service expect from a new administration?
2024
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After the election: what can the civil service expect from a new administration?
The road to proactive government
2024
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The road to proactive government
Practical AI: Closing the gap between possibility and reality
2024
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Practical AI: Closing the gap between possibility and reality
Net Zero Week 2024
2024
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Net Zero Week 2024