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Labour MP Claims Ministerial 'Churn' Has Hindered Justice For Infected Blood Victims
Labour MP Claims Ministerial "Churn" Has Hindered Justice For Infected Blood Victims
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Labour MP Diana Johnson has said political instability in recent years has been an obstacle to victims of the contaminated blood scandal achieving justice and receiving compensation.
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
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"
Rishi Sunak Vows To End 'Sick Note Culture' On 'Moral Mission' To Reform Welfare
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Rishi Sunak Vows To End "Sick Note Culture" On "Moral Mission" To Reform Welfare
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
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Soaring dementia care costs reach £42 billion in UK – and families bear the brunt Partner content
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By Alzheimer’s Society
Soaring dementia care costs reach £42 billion in UK – and families bear the brunt
An international call to G7 leaders for financial commitments to fight neglected tropical diseases Partner content
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By Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases
An international call to G7 leaders for financial commitments to fight neglected tropical diseases
Time for a prevention-led model to rebuild the nation’s health Partner content
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By British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT)
Time for a prevention-led model to rebuild the nation’s health
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Jeremy Corbyn Risks Total Exclusion From Labour After Accepting Donation
Jeremy Corbyn Risks Total Exclusion From Labour After Accepting Donation
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Voters Are Warning Wannabe MPs That They're In No Mood For Westminster
Voters Are Warning Wannabe MPs That They're In No Mood For Westminster
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Women's Issues Have Seen A 'Sea Change' In Parliamentary Attention
Women's Issues Have Seen A "Sea Change" In Parliamentary Attention
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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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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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
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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.
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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:
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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
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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  
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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
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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.
Written evidence submitted by BANT to the Health Select Committee Partner content
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By British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT)
Written evidence submitted by BANT to the Health Select Committee
Written evidence submitted by the British Associationfor Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy (BANT)to the Health Select Committee of the House of Commons published 12 February, 2015.
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