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Articles tagged with: Health & Social Care
Jeremy Hunt urged to improve regulation of dentists Partner content
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By General Dental Council
Jeremy Hunt urged to improve regulation of dentists
The election of a new government must be a watershed moment for regulation of the dentistry profession, according to the General Dental Council.
A health survival guide for Westminster life Partner content
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By British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT)
A health survival guide for Westminster life
The British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy advises MPs on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle, for themselves and the UK. 
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By General Dental Council
GDC welcomes new ministerial team and calls for new government to be a watershed moment for professional regulation
The General Dental Council (GDC) has welcomed the reappointment of Jeremy Hunt as Secretary of State for Health, but has made it clear action is needed now in order to improve the effectiveness of professional regulation.
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By Mott MacDonald
Bilkent Integrated Healthcare Campus achieves financial close, Turkey
The 1.2 billion Bilkent Integrated Healthcare Campus public-private partnership (PPP) project in Ankara, Turkey, has successfully reached financial close. Mott MacDonald is lenders technical and environmental advisor for the development and will now provide construction and operational monitoring services.
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By Independent Age
Independent Age responds to the reappointment of Jeremy Hunt as Secretary of State
In response to the reappointment of Jeremy Hunt as Secretary of State for Health, Janet Morrison, Chief Executive at Independent Age, said:
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By British Red Cross
New government - now we need new policies
Now the votes have been counted, the British Red Cross is already reaching out to the new MPs to help people and save lives here in the UK.
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By Carers Trust
Carers Trust reacts to election results: ensuring theTories keep their commitments to carers
Commenting on the outcome of the general election, Gail Scott-Spicer, Chief Executive of Carers Trust, said:
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By Independent Age
Incoming Conservative government must put the NHS on a firmer financial footing
In response to the General Election result, Janet Morrison, Chief Executive at Independent Age, said:
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By Home-Start
Mental health problems the biggest factor behind families’ need for support
Leading family support charity, Home-Start UK, has revealed that mental health problems are the leading cause of families seeking their support in Wales.
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By Carers Trust
Schools recognised for young carer support in new national awards
A new national award has recognised 15 schools across the country for their work with young carers.
The truth about blood cancers Partner content
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By Bloodwise
The truth about blood cancers
Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research aim to raise public awareness of blood cancers, which account for one in ten of all new cancer diagnoses in the UK   
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By Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
Solar radiation and occupational cancers highlighted at IOSH Hong Kong conference
The positive steps that businesses across Asia are taking to protect outdoor workers from prolonged exposure to solar radiation have been highlighted during a conference in Hong Kong.
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By Independent Age
War Hero, 96, Wins Home Care Bid - Response from Independent Age, Older People's Charity
In response to the story of Robbie Clark, a 96-year-old war hero who has won his bid to be allowed to stay in his own home, Janet Morrison, Chief Executive of older peoples charity, Independent Age, said:
New Carers Trust CEO reveals what she would say to next prime minister Partner content
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By Carers Trust
New Carers Trust CEO reveals what she would say to next prime minister
With the possibility of a new prime minister on the horizon as May’s general election draws near, a leading charity has welcomed a fresh face of its own. 
Health and social care must use 'a common language' to help people stay independent Partner content
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By British Red Cross
Health and social care must use 'a common language' to help people stay independent
As the political parties set out their plans for health and social care, the British Red Cross is calling forthe NHS and local authorities to use the same language.
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By The Work Foundation
Health and Social Care Integration failing to encourage and support local action to improve workforce health and wellbeing
New local bodies created under localism agenda are systematically failing to make the differences possible to workforce health and wellbeing
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By Medical Defence Union
GPs advised on avoiding pitfalls of online patient record access by MDU
GP practices are being reminded by the Medical Defence Union (MDU) of the need to ensure the confidentiality and accuracy of medical records being uploaded for patients to access online.
Showing they care - charity calls for parties to commit to social care funding Partner content
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By Carers Trust
Showing they care - charity calls for parties to commit to social care funding
Carers Trust's Policy Officer, Matt Hawkins responds to party manifestos, urging the next government to 'show us the money!' and commit to investment in the sector.
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By Carers Trust
Labour's health manifesto must do more to support unpaid carers
Responding to Labours Health Manifesto, Dr Moira Fraser, Director of Policy and Research, Carers Trust said:
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By Mind
Mind comments on Labour's health manifesto
Louise Rubin, Parliamentary Manager at Mind, said:
22 million over 50s voters 'hold the keys to No. 10' Partner content
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By Saga
22 million over 50s voters 'hold the keys to No. 10'
As the general election campaign gets under way Saga has released its manifesto for the over 50s, setting out the organisation’s political agenda for older people.
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By Dignity in Dying
Largest ever poll on assisted dying shows 82% of public support Lord Falconer’s proposed change in the law
Terminally ill people are calling on the next Government to give time for parliamentary debate in My Last Vote video;Poll finds 44% of people would break the current law and help a loved one to die; the penalty for doing so is a maximum sentence of 14 years in prison.
Care Act ‘at risk’ from cuts Partner content
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By Independent Age
Care Act ‘at risk’ from cuts
Head of Policy and Campaigns at Independent Age, Andy Kaye, warns that further funding cuts to the care sector could undermine the Care Act, which came into force yesterday. 
Don't let the Care Act's 'powerful message' be watered down Partner content
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By Carers Trust
Don't let the Care Act's 'powerful message' be watered down
Commenting on the implementation today of the new Children and Families Act and Care Act, Dr Moira Fraser, Director of Policy and Research at Carers Trust, said: