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Worries making older people ill - Help the Aged
One in four older people in the UK have become so worried about the future that they are making themselves ill, according to a new report by Help the Aged.
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Scotland sets out healthcare infrastructure plans
The Scottish government has announced its plans for infrastructure investment to secure new hospitals, schools and transport projects.
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Non-communicable diseases are biggest threat - WHO
Non-communicable diseases are now the world's biggest killers, according to a new report by the World Health Organisation.World Health Statistics 2008 found that chronic conditions such as heart disease and stroke are now the chief causes of death globally, with leading infectious diseases such as diarrhoea, tuberculosis and malaria becoming ...
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Darzi review: NHS South Central to tackle health inequalities
NHS South Central has pledged to work to reduce massive variations in life expectancy and access to services.
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NHS London chair to step down
NHS London chair George Greener has announced he is to resign from his position for family reasons.
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Scotland earmarks £43m to tackle hepatitis C
Scottish public health minister Shona Robison has announced £43m is to be dedicated to tackling hepatitis C.
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Ivan Lewis begins national dignity tour
Care services minister Ivan Lewis has today begun a six-month nationwide tour of services to ensure they are being delivered in ways that promote patients' dignity.
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Safe drinking campaign launched
The Department of Health has launched a campaign to tell drinkers how many units of alcohol are in their drinks and to drink within safe limits.The campaign will use TV, radio, billboard and press adverts to show the number of units in individual drinks, explain how to stay within recommended ...
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Northern Ireland suicide inquiry released
Co-ordination and delivery of Northern Ireland's suicide and self-harm prevention strategy could be improved by appointing a designated suicide prevention director, a report by the Northern Ireland Assembly's committee for health, social services and public safety has found.
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Pension help for volunteers
Health workers who volunteer their skills overseas need not lose out on building their pensions, due to a new government support fund. Patricia Sloan explains
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Career coaching: work-life balance
Jayne Nicholas helps a project manager combine an ambitious work move with her more personal aims and commitments
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BMA launches campaign to save local GP practices
The British Medical Association is today launching its Support Your Surgery campaign.
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IT programme timescales unachievable - NAO
A National Audit Office report has found progress is being made on the national IT programme, but original timescales were unachievable, raised unrealistic expectations and put confidence in the programme at risk.
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Children's surgery under threat, royal college warns
Specialist surgical centres could reduce children's access to paediatric surgery, the Royal College of Surgeons has warned.
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Quarterly A&E waiting time data published
The latest accident and emergency statistics for the quarter ending 31 March 2008 have been published by the Department of Health.
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Nicholson sets out challenges for year ahead
NHS chief executive David Nicholson has written his annual report for 2007-08.The report looks at progress made in the NHS in 2007-08 and the challenges ahead.
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Latest regional Darzi report aims to boost life expectancy
NHS South West has unveiled ambitious plans to match the best life expectancy rates in Europe in its regional Darzi vision, published today.
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Baroness Young confirmed as Care Quality chair
Health secretary Alan Johnson has confirmed the appointment of Baroness Barbara Young as chair of the new Care Quality Commission.The cross-bench peer will earn £79,014 a year for the three-day-a-week role - more than the advertised £60,780 salary.
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DH issues guidance on preparing for a heatwave
The Department of Health has published an updated plan to help trusts and other health and social care providers prepare for a major heatwave.
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BMA staff vote to strike over pay
The British Medical Association, which threatened to lead a doctors' strike, now faces industrial action by its own staff.