Department of Health

Website of the Department of Health

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Minister for Care Services, Phil Hope MP

Dignity Champions webchat

Minister for Care Services Phil Hope will be online answering your questions about Dignity in Care and the role of Dignity Champions from 11am Tuesday 20 January.

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Health Bill 2009

The Health Bill, introduced into Parliament on 15 January 2009,  proposes measures to improve public health, and the quality and performance of NHS care and services.

Change4Life

Change4Life family

A society-wide movement to encourage people to eat better and move more.

Keep Warm, Keep Well

Keep Warm, Keep Well

Information on staying healthy during the winter months.

NHS Operating Framework

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The priorities for the NHS in 2009-10 to ensure high quality care for all.

Catch it, Bin it, Kill it

Catch it, bin it, kill it campaign image

Preventing the spread of germs during the cold and flu season.

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